We're excited to announce the ABYA Summer Conference will take place this year at Eastleigh Football Club.

We look forward to welcoming ABYA Members and all marine professionals to this exciting day which will bring us all together under one roof. The event is open to Members and Non-Members alike.

The annual ABYA Conference offers a day of insightful talks from leading minds in the marine industry.

The event is also an ideal opportunity to network with fellow Members and exchange industry updates and knowledge.

A must attend for those looking for the next step in their yacht brokers journey.

Created in partnership between ABYA Academy and British Marine, this is a brokerage course not to be missed! Delivered by industry experts and giving you the inside track to success.

In-depth discussions will take place on the subjects of Marine Law, Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer (KYC), Insurance, VAT, and Recreational Craft Directive (RCD); making sure attendees can demonstrate the knowledge and application of the necessary legal, financial, and tax documentation required to pass on a good legal title when brokering a vessel.

Other topics include:

• Selling techniques
• Conflict management
• How to use social media and digital marketing to maximise sales
• Details on selling new, used, and part exchange vessels, and the different financing options available to clients
• Tricky negotiations towards the end of a sale
• The role the Marine Surveyor plays in the brokering process, including MCA coding and the selling of commercial vessels
• Q&A session with an experienced broker. This industry expert will be available to share their decades of experience and answer any burning questions

The course also includes a sociable networking dinner (included in price).

Any questions please contact: events@ybdsa.co.uk