ABYA HAS THREE GRADES OF PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP - ASSOCIATE, ACCREDITED AND FULL. OUR GRADES OF MEMBERSHIP REFLECT THE LEVEL OF EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE OUR YACHT BROKERS HAVE IN THE INDUSTRY.

Full ABYA Membership

Membership for Full Members is for senior brokers with many years’ experience – usually managers or business owners. 

Accredited ABYA Membership

Membership for Accredited Members is for Brokers with a number of years’ experience but may be less than that of a Full Member. For example, you may often be working with another broker. 

Associate Membership

Associate Membership is for individuals who are actively involved in the brokerage industry and are working towards achieving the standards of professional competence required for Accredited Membership.

Entry Requirements

To qualify for ABYA Associate Membership, applicants must:

• Complete the ABYA Associate Sales & Purchase and Code of Practice Exam
• Achieve a minimum pass mark of 80%

Upon successfully passing the examination, Associate Membership will be awarded.

Additional Requirement

All Associate Members are required to attend the next available Practical Yacht Brokers Course after being awarded membership.

Failure to complete the Practical Yacht Brokers Course may result in suspension of membership.

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Other Membership and Recognition

Fellow Membership
Fellowships are awarded at an AGM for services to the Association and are additional to the above grades.

Honorary Membership
Awarded at an AGM to retired members and non-members for services to the Association.

Partner Membership
Partner members are professional organisations or individuals who offer services which are complementary to the membership of YBDSA, such as marine insurance, law, finance or in technical areas. Partners are listed on our website and are welcome at Association events at the discounted member rate.

If you wish to become a Partner Member, please contact us using the details below.

RE-ELECTION AND UPGRADING

Re-election is available to those who have been out of Membership for some time and wish to re-join.

Members are encouraged to upgrade to Full Member after a suitable experience as an Accredited Member. Experienced brokers/agents may apply for membership as a Full Member.