ABYA has always stood for the highest standards and therefore the attainment of Membership is seen as ‘The Gold Standard’ in the marine industry. 

At ABYA, our focus is to support and develop professional yacht brokers, enabling them to deliver exceptional standards throughout every stage of the boat buying and selling process.

Our Members are independent, professional yacht brokers based throughout the UK and around the world.

Every applicant undergoes a rigorous assessment before being accepted into Membership, ensuring they possess a thorough understanding of yacht brokerage, industry best practice and the legal requirements involved in the successful transfer of ownership from seller to buyer.

Membership is not simply achieved—it is maintained. ABYA Members are committed to continually developing their legal, technical and professional knowledge through ongoing training, industry events and a structured programme of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

When you choose an ABYA Member, you can be confident you are working with a broker who is committed to professionalism, competence and the highest standards within the marine industry.

Once in membership, Members are required to maintain their legal and technical knowledge and skills through our training events and a process of Continuous Professional Development.