Here is a very important article from our attorneys regarding Covid 19 with extremely valuable information for our members
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March 5, 2020 (Annapolis, MD) – Celebrating a century of service, the Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA) provides a strong voice for the yachting industry. This year marks 100 years of providing guidance and support for its members, while successfully navigating many changes and challenges over the decades. Founded in 1920 as a yacht architects association, YBAA has evolved into a sophisticated professional trade association comprised of over 250 corporate firms representing over 1,000 individual yacht sales professionals.
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Civil and Criminal Asset forfeiture relative to “In Rem” claims against vessels has a rich history in British Maritime law (Navigation Act 1660). The US Supreme Court came to embrace the concept when Majority Opinion, Associate Justice Joseph Story asserted in US v. Schooner Amistad, 40 US (15 Pet) 518 (1841):
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By Noelle Norvell, Luxury Financial Group CPYB Bronze Sponsor
Is the market volatility keeping your clients on the sidelines of yacht ownership?
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By John Chapin
A couple of weeks ago I was approached to be included in a Sales Hall of Fame publication. The one thing they requested of me was a short video with my #1 sales tip that they could include on the website. #1 sales tip? ‘No problem’, was my first thought. Then, the more I thought about it, the more of a problem it became. To make a long story bearable, I did finally come up with the ‘one’, but in the process, I thought of several others too, which you might find helpful.
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Continuing education and professional development is essential for Yacht Sales Professionals to perform their job at the highest possible level. Certified Professional Yacht Brokers (CPYB) are required to earn a minimum of 30 credit hours of continuing education / professional development every 3 years. See the upcoming events below.