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In addition to the below specific Criteria, all CYBA Active and Associate Members must:

• CYBA Membership is for the individual member who has been vetted by the Membership committee and Board of Directors. Companies are not members of CYBA.
• Agree to abide by CYBA’s Standing Rules and uphold the By-Laws.
• Be truthful in all advertising and product descriptions.
• Conduct all business in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Maintain a working knowledge of yachts and crews.
• Use appropriate contracts and be able to explain the ramifications of each.

Benefits – Associate members are non-voting members and enjoy all of the same benefits as Active Members except for serving on the Board and using the logo

Application Requirements –

• A minimum of two years as a full time Crewed Yacht Charter Broker All other requirements are the same as Active Membership

After review and acceptance of your application by the Membership committee; your name is published on the CYBA Message Board for comments, and then your application is brought before the Board of Directors for a vote. Successful applicants will be notified of their acceptance, and upon payment of membership dues, their website user account will be activated, allowing access to all member areas. This will enable access to features online such as Contracts, Itineraries, Trust Account Info, Message Board, Newsletters, and more. New members will then be sent their CYBA Name Tag and Certificate of Membership.

Membership renewal is required annually. Failure to renew for two consecutive years will necessitate reapplying with all relevant documents and a $40 application fee.

• A minimum of four years in business as a full-time Crewed Yacht Charter Broker.
• Attendance at two recognized shows per calendar year.
• Currently, accepted shows are
  – January: Bahamas Charter Show (IYBA)
  – April: Genoa 2024 / San Remo 2025 (MYBA)
  – April/May: Nafplion Greece (GYA)- April/May: Poros Greece (EMMYS)
  – April/May: Palma International Boat Show
  – May: Turkey (TYBA)
  – May: BVI Spring Show
  – June: Newport Rhode Island
  – October: IYBA Seminar / Open House
  – October: Split Croatia (CROYA)
  – November: BVI Tortola (CYS)
  – November: USVI St Thomas (VIPCA)
  – November: Thailand Charter Week
  – December: Antigua (AYCM)
  – ECPY – attendance at 2 open houses
• Confirmation of escrow and business bank accounts.
• Copy of up to date business license, if required in your State/Country.
• Yacht charter website and professionally staffed phone lines.
• Sponsorship letters from at least two Active CYBA Members.
• Endorsements from a minimum of three Clearing Houses/ and or Central Agents with whom you’ve booked charters.
• Provide Professional Indemnity Insurance or Errors and Omissions insurance or provide proof of bonding where applicable in their area of business operations.
• Payment of Annual Dues of $130 plus a one time $40 non-refundable application fee (note: your $130 membership fee is not due until approved, only the $40 application fee is required upon application.
• Membership renewal is required annually. Failure to renew for two consecutive years will necessitate reapplying with all relevant documents and a $40 application fee.
• The CYBA logo is limited to an individual and not associates/partners/companies affiliated with the Active Member. Only ACTIVE members are allowed use of the CYBA logo on individual signature blocks, individual biographical page, personal social media and communications from the individual member. Use of the CYBA logo by the company of the individual CYBA member is not permitted and therefore can not be displayed on a company page unrelated to the individual CYBA member.

• Experience: A minimum of 4 years working in the yacht charter industry.
• Active Involvement: Affiliate Members are individuals, within a business or organization actively involved in the Charter Industry.
  The individual will be thoroughly vetted by CYBA Membership Committee and if successful will be voted on by the Board of Directors.
  This includes Yacht Charter Managers (CAs) who operate solely as CAs and other Yacht Charter Industry Professionals.
• Applications from CA’s or Yacht Charter Professional Individuals will be reviewed by and decided upon by the CYBA Board of Directors
  Yacht Owners and current Yacht Crew do not qualify for Affiliate Membership. If an Affiliate Member becomes a yacht Owner or joins a yacht as Crew, they must immediately notify the CYBA Board and their Membership will be terminated.
• The applicant’s employer must have been actively in business for at least two (2) consecutive years.
• References: Applicants must be referred by 3 existing active CYBA Members from different companies. References should come from members who have interacted with the applicant personally.
• Business License: Applicants must submit a copy of their current business license as part of the application process.
• Membership Restrictions:
  o Affiliate Members do not have voting rights.
  o Affiliate Members cannot be elected to the Board of Directors.
  o Affiliate Members cannot use the CYBA logo for any purpose.
  o Affiliate Members may participate in CYBA committees, including a dedicated committee for Charter Managers (CAs) and other industry professionals. This committee will be chaired or overseen by a CYBA Board Member to ensure proper alignment with organizational goals.
• E-Contract Access: Affiliate Members who meet the eligibility requirements set forth by CYBA may be granted access to the CYBA E-Contract
• Provide Professional Indemnity Insurance or Errors and Omissions insurance or provide proof of bonding where applicable in their area of business operations.
• Payment of Annual Dues of $130 plus a one time $40 non-refundable application fee (note: your $130 membership fee is not due until approved, only the $40 application fee is required upon application.
• Membership renewal is required annually. Failure to renew for two consecutive years will necessitate reapplying with all relevant documents and a $40 application fee.