What we do
THE PYA – Be part of it
We welcome new members to the Professional Yachtsmen’s Association
Did you know ……
- The PYA
exists to represent YOU. - The PYA
membership comprises of Seafarers of more than 45 nationalities who are working on yachts world-wide. - The PYA
is recognised by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency, the UK MAIB & other influential international organisations. - The PYA
is consulted on and influences changes in laws and regulations for the yachting industry. - The PYA
encourages new entrants into professional yachting and assists them with advice at all stages of their careers. - The PYA
offers an MCA-approved Service Record Book with full membership. - The PYA Service Record Book
can often be used in the same way as a Seaman’s Discharge Book. It can be used to prove time served at sea, to obtain seaman’s fares from airlines and to obtain extra baggage allowances when flying. 
The PYA
Service Record Book is an MCA-approved log book, and is accepted by the MCA as proof of the sea time required to progress up the certification ladder.- The PYA
is authorised to issue Yacht Rating Certificates on behalf of the MCA (see MGN 270) and publishes an MCA approved Training Record Book (see MSN 1802) which can be bought from the PYA office and other selected outlets. - The PYA
can authenticate copies of passports and other documents for presentation to the MCA. - The PYA
The PYA operates a website at www.pya.org which promotes the PYA to non-members & provides information to members. - The PYA
hosts an Annual Christmas Ball at the prestigious Carlton Intercontinental Hotel in Cannes and an Annual Open Golf Tournament. Both events are very popular and always a ’sell out’. - The PYA
encourages continuous professional education and holds seminars and workshops on various subjects and operates a course accreditation scheme. - The PYA
is represented at most major yacht shows and conferences. - The PYA
maintains a list of members looking for work which is circulated monthly to members who are yacht brokers, agents, management companies and crew agencies and any other member that requests it and is posted here the member’s page of the website. - The PYA’s Newsletters
are sent out on a regular basis to keep members up-to-date and informed. - The PYA
free magazine ‘The PYA News’ is published annually in time for the Monaco Yacht Show and is distributed to major yachting centres worldwide. - The PYA staff
is consulted daily by members, from all over the world, as a reliable source of up-to-date information. - The PYA
Membership entitles members to preferential rates at sporting and educational establishments, and for health and insurance cover. - The PYA
has a mail box service for members wanting this service. - The PYA
is non-profit making association and registered in France under the law of 1901. It is not a Trade Union.
It is essential that we are aware of both the problems and the changing requirements affecting our profession and that we have a voice in the international arena to influence the future and protect the interests of our industry. We must also remember that, as professional yachtsmen and women, our paramount function is to provide pleasure and enjoyment to owners and guests within an environment of maximum safety.
