Classic Yacht Register
Classic Yacht Association
About CYA
Since 1969, the Classic Yacht Association is dedicated to the promotion, preservation, restoration and maintenance of fine, old, power-driven craft.
The CYA has an active yearly calendar of yachting, educational, and social activities to support this mission. The CYA membership is located across geographies, and members can participate in activities among all the fleets. Join us in focusing attention on the unique craftsmanship and design of the classic era.
Visit the CYA Home site for complete info about membership, events, etc.
Note: Ownership of a yacht is NOT a requirement for membership in CYA. Many members join in order to support the mission of CYA, and may participate in rendezvous and other shore-side activities.
Qualifications for Classic and Vintage Registrations
Classic or Vintage Registration may be applied for by any CYA Member owning a qualifying yacht.
The qualifications are either:
- A power-driven pleasure boat of good design, construction, and maintenance, launched prior to January 1975, which shows no exterior alterations that detract from the designer's original intent.
- Or, Special Considerations will be given to yachts not meeting the above criteria, on a case by case basis provided they are found to have significant historical attributes or other merits that would justify registration, including but not limited to:
- Being identified with important historical events
- Designed by a notable naval architect or constructed by a recognized mast builder in ways that have contributed to the evolution of yacht design;
- Impacted the history of naval architecture;
- and/or extremely rare and in restored condition.