27 May 2025

British Marine and the Association of Brokers and Yacht Agents (ABYA) are delighted to announce the return of the highly regarded Practical Yacht Broker Course, taking place on 3–4 November 2025 at the Solent Hotel & Spa, Fareham.

This two-day, in-person course has been carefully developed to support those who are new to yacht brokerage or looking to take the next step in their career. Delivered by a team of industry experts, the course provides the practical skills and critical knowledge needed to thrive in today’s competitive marine sales environment.

Created in partnership between British Marine and the ABYA Academy, the course gives delegates a unique opportunity to go beyond the basics and learn what the textbooks don’t teach.

“This is an essential course to go on. ABYA and British Marine running this course together, has been fantastic. The professionalism has been wonderful and I’ve learnt so much. I can now go back and help my clients even more. I would wholeheartedly recommend this course."

Previous course attendee - Richard Roberts from The Yacht Market

“I found this course really, really informative, with a lot of information. It was really good to collaborate with a lot of similar people within the industry; it was really insightful. I would absolutely recommend this course.”

Previous course attendee - Nick Blois from Parker Adams

With a strong focus on real-world application, the course content includes legal, financial, and technical topics such as Marine Law, VAT, Insurance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements, and the Recreational Craft Directive (RCD).

Delegates will come away with a thorough understanding of the processes and documentation needed to pass on a good legal title when brokering a vessel.

Attendees will also explore practical selling techniques, conflict management, and digital marketing strategies to boost sales. The programme covers the sale of new, used, and part-exchange vessels and outlines the financing options available to clients. Other sessions will examine the role of the Marine Surveyor, MCA coding, and the intricacies of selling commercial vessels.

A live Q&A session with an experienced broker will give attendees the chance to ask questions and gain valuable insight from someone with decades of experience in the field.

In addition to the formal training, the course includes a sociable networking dinner, offering a chance to connect with fellow delegates and speakers in a relaxed and informal setting.

“This course has earned its place as a must-attend for anyone entering or developing within yacht brokerage. It provides not only practical knowledge but also confidence and credibility — all underpinned by expert guidance from respected professionals in the industry.”

Lesley Robinson, CEO of British Marine

“The Practical Yacht Broker Course is an essential stepping stone for those serious about building a career in yacht sales. It gives brokers the tools and understanding needed to carry out their role with professionalism, accuracy and integrity — and helps raise the standard of brokerage practice across the industry.”

Karen Wilson, CEO of ABYA

Places are limited and early booking is recommended.

For more information and to register, visit https://abya.co.uk/courses/abya-academy-british-marine-practical-yacht-brokers-course/  

For more details about British Marine training please visit https://mymembership.britishmarine.co.uk/training-courses/

For more details about ABYA Academy training please visit: https://abya.co.uk/courses-and-events/