YBAA e-SEMINARS

YBAA and CPYB present a varied series of teleconference e-Seminars throughout the year, many FREE, providing valuable education and insights for participating Yacht Sales Professionals. e-Seminars facilitate the sharing of knowledge and experience to help identify potential pitfalls and the possible solutions for the multitude of challenges that a broker or brokerage owner and/or manager faces daily. Specific e-Seminars are available for brokerage principals, CPYB brokers, brokers and other industry leaders.

Participation at each e-Seminar provides 1 CPYB Recertification Credit.

Upcoming e-Seminars will be listed below, on the event calendar on the right and will be promoted in the monthly Yacht Broker e-Newsletter.

Do you have suggestions for future topics or presenters? Contact JP Skov,YBAA Executive Director. 

June 2023

Tue
13
2023
June 13, 2023
11:00AM - 1:00PM EDT

International CPYB Exam Prep

Zoom

Any CPYB Candidate (or CPYB certified member) is invited to participate in this exam prep session led by JP Skov & Craig Nann, CPYB. In this two-hour session, they will cover key topics under each of the five Principal Knowledge categories candidates will encounter on the exam.

Wed
21
2023
June 21, 2023
2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT

CPYB Webinar: Host: Boating Ontario: Survey Findings

Presenter: Kevin Marinelli, CPYB, BOCP, Product Specialist, Pride Marine Group

Zoom

During this webinar, you will learn how to handle and discuss survey findings with vendors and purchasers. You will gain key takeaways that will save you time and energy. You will be able to identify what items are typically the responsibility of the purchaser and learn how to ask clarifying questions. You will hear from subject matter experts about what happens after the survey. What happens if the vendor decides to renegotiate? You will discover how crucial preparation is for a successful survey process.

July 2023

Thu
13
2023
July 13, 2023
1:00PM - 2:00PM EDT

YBAA Webinar: Safety & Loss Control Gowrie Group

Presenter: TBD

Zoom

TBD

August 2023

Wed
16
2023
August 16, 2023
2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT

CPYB Webinar: The Future of Co-Brokerage

Host: YBAA with Brian Commette, CPYB, Yacht Broker, Northrop & Johnson

Zoom

Discover the history of co-brokerage from an industry expert. A tool yacht brokers use to sell each other's listings by joining their forces. Identify key real estate industry influencing strategies, explore commission splits over time, and examine the advent of the Internet. After attending this online seminar, you will have a better understanding of dual agency, not available for co-brokerage, and other notable trends.

September 2023

Tue
12
2023
September 12, 2023
11:00AM - 1:00PM EDT

International CPYB Exam Prep

Zoom

Any CPYB Candidate (or CPYB certified member) is invited to participate in this exam prep session led by Staley Weidman, CPYB. In this two-hour session, Staley will cover key topics under each of the five Principal Knowledge categories candidates will encounter on the exam.

Thu
14
2023
September 14, 2023
1:00PM - 2:00PM EST

YBAA Webinar: The Power of Partnering With Insurance Brokers

Presenter: Don Finkle, CPYB, CEO/Owner of RCR Yachts Inc. & Peter Stevens, AAI, USCG 50 Ton Master

Zoom

This e-seminar features two subject matter experts in the yachting industry. Find out what insurance is necessary for not your ordinary boat from first-hand experience. Learn tips on how partnering with your insurance brokers will increase your knowledge and provide insight to better serve your clients.

November 2023

Wed
8
2023
November 8, 2023
2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT

CPYB Webinar: Host BCYBA: Understanding Common Electrical Systems

Presenters: David Worland, CPYB, Co-Owner, Yacht Consultant and Broker, Grand Yachts Inc. & Jeff Cote, Entrepreneur, Author, Pacific Yacht Systems

Zoom

Join Dave Worland, CPYB and Jeff Cote from Pacific Yacht Systems while Jeff dives in and uncovers the common marine electrical systems. You will leave understanding these systems and able to identify deficiencies that are commonly uncovered on pleasure boats. Do not miss your opportunity to have a conversation with this subject matter expert.

December 2023

Wed
6
2023
December 6, 2023
2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT

CPYB Webinar: Overview of the Marine Lending Business

Host: NYBA

Zoom

More Information Coming Soon

Tue
12
2023
December 12, 2023
11:00AM - 1:00PM EDT

International CPYB Exam Prep

Zoom

Any CPYB Candidate (or CPYB certified member) is invited to participate in this exam prep session led by Don Finkle, CPYB. In this two-hour session, Don will cover key topics under each of the five Principal Knowledge categories candidates will encounter on the exam.

YBAA Webinar: Yacht Brokers and Surveyors – How to Work Together to Guarantee a Happy Customer‎

Webinar Date: March 2, 2023 | Duration: 35 Minutes

This webinar will outline the role and duties of the yacht broker and the surveyor. We will review the ‎broker’s expectations of the surveyor and vice versa. At the end of the webinar, we will create a check list ‎of responsibilities that can be a helpful tool in the future. If both Broker and Surveyor have satisfied ‎expectations, it should mean you have a satisfied customer.‎

Words and Actions Have Consequences

Words and Actions Have Consequences

Webinar Date: October 6, 2022 | Duration: 50 Minutes

Is a signature required to bind your client to an action under a purchase agreement? The answer may surprise you! In this webinar, you will learn how your words and choices may actually bind your client to an act that they did not authorize you to take.