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Find a wealth of information on the pages of the ABYA and YDSA websites for buying and selling a boat. Or go to the PCA website to find out about the various charter opportunities through PCA members.

YBDSA celebrates its Centenary in 2012 - 100 years of professional experience! More info here!

Click on the relevant logo below to take you to the site you require.

The Yacht Designers & Surveyors Association

Boat Surveys for:

  • Pre-purchase
  • Insurance
  • Damage
  • Re-fit
  • British registration
  • MCA Codes
  • Valuation

Yacht Design for:

  • New build
  • Re-fit
  • Damage
  • Stability
 The Association of Brokers & Yacht Agents

New and second-hand boats:

  • Sail
  • Power
  • Inland
  • RIBs
  • Classic
  • Superyachts
  • Practical Yacht Brokerage course
  • Boat Sales Qualification

Professional Charter Association:

PCA

Professional charter skippers and vessel owners offering:

  • Skippered charter in UK domestic waters
  • Corporate and private sector charter
  • Benefits for charter operators via membership

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About the YBDSA 1912 - 2012

The YBDSA is the management company for the YDSA, ABYA and PCA. YBDSA also has 'subscribers' who are professionals within the marine industry such as lawyers and insurers, and these are listed on this website as Partner Organisations. The YDSA does not provide entry-level training for designers or surveyors, but provides on-going development training to assist members to maintain their professional knowledge and expertise. The ABYA Practical Yacht Brokerage course is ideal for those wishing to become brokers or to provide a "refresher" for experienced brokers.

A 'professional' is generally considered to be someone with the relevant practical and theoretical knowledge, together with membership of a professional association.