Classic Yacht Association - Join CYA (2024)

Welcome the Classic Yacht Association and thank you for joining us!

Our members embrace our role in preserving the maritime heritage of 20^th century pleasure boating and have deep respect for the craftsmanship of all of the beautiful vessels built during this time. We see ourselves as stewards of these classic yachts and we are dedicated to their preservation, responsible use and enjoyment. We are proud to be part of this extended maritime community and we eagerly share our knowledge and experience with the goal of educating everyone about these fine old motor yachts

When you join the CYA, you will also receive the following:

• The Welcome Company of Like-Minded Individuals…….. Need we say more!

• Member Name Tags….. Name tags are provided to new members joining the Canadian, Northern California, and Pacific Northwest Fleets. Wear them to events so people can easily get to know you.

• A Red and Blue CYA Burgee….. Our burgee is also included as part of your membership. Fly the burgee proudly to indicate that you are a member of the Classic Yacht Association.

• A Printed Roster...Updated yearly, you will be listed along with other CYA members. The roster contains a lot of information about the CYA including: The Association’s bylaws and governing structure; description of the criteria for membership eligibility and the new member application process; a list of Fleet events (current at the time of publication), and lists of current and former officers. You will appreciate the ability to contact the many members of the Classic Yacht Association provided in the roster.

• Invitations to Member Events……You will be invited to special events, boat shows, cruise-ins, gatherings on land or at sea, change of watch events, and have many other opportunities to meet others interested in classic yachts. The most current list of Fleet events can be found on our website.

• Newsletters... Newsletters are created by both the Association and most local Fleets. The newsletters contain information and articles on members vessels, scheduled events both on land and sea, photos of members boats and more. The Association and Fleet newsletters are distributed to all members electronically and you will receive a printed copy of the Association newsletter and the one created for your Fleet.

• Full access to our Website…. The CYA website contains a LOT of information about the Association and each Fleet including: Electronic process for people to join the CYA; electronic process to pay annual dues; electronic profiles for each member (See who lives in your town or city! See who owns a boat like yours!); current list of events for each Fleet; electronic process to register for events; CYA governing documents; electronic copies of association and Fleet newsletters; logos to use to create your own CYA swag; CYA yacht registry; articles about the history of our boats, naval architects, and boat builders; classified ads (anyone can post an ad to sell a wooden boat – they don’t have to be members); and previous Bell Harbor Rendezvous posters.

• Your Opportunity to Create CYA Swag.... You can create your own personal CYA swag! CYA logos are available at Classic Yacht Association - CYA Logos (wildapricot.org). Purchase a hat, an item of clothing, a set of coffee mugs; download the CYA logos; send them to your favorite embroidery or print shop; and create the CYA swag of your dreams!

• Tax Advantages...The Classic Yacht Association is a tax-exempt non-profit organization as described in Section 501(C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax deductible. Tax ID number is90-0396800.

• Well Being……. You may find yourself with reduced psychiatric bills. Knowing you are not crazy for loving that floating chunk of wood and sweat. Just the knowledge that there are other people out in the world with the same interests is somehow very reassuring.

Who knows what other benefits may accrue to you and your beloved boat.
Thank you for joining us!

Annual dues vary slightly by fleet, to account for different regional costs. All new members are charged a one-time initiation fee of $75, in addition to the first year dues, which covers a burgee, member directory, and plaque for qualifying yachts.

• Canadian Fleet: $110 CAD
• Northern California Fleet: $120
  
• Pacific Northwest Fleet: $110
  
• Southern California Fleet: $115
  
• USA Fleet (All regions not covered by the fleets above): $85

Note: New Member applicants will also be assessed a one-time initiation fee of $75, in addition to the first year dues.