The society represents the organized voice of individual term charter yachts and their crew. Year-round the CYS advocates, educates and promotes on behalf of its members. The following privileges are available to every member of the Charter Yacht Society of the BVI.
List of benefits
- We are the only government recognized, nonprofit organization representing the unique interests of the crewed yacht industry in the Virgin Islands.
- Having been established in 1982, we understand the evolution of the industry and can speak from a place of experience.
- We participate in government forums and serve on committees dealing with key issues affecting the crewed yacht industry.
- We are industry partners with the BVI Tourist Board thereby benefiting from their global promotions.
- We secure discounts on behalf of members at relevant establishments including marinas, chandleries and telecommunication providers. (see businesses)
- We have board representation with the Marine Association of the BVI, and the BVI Yachting Hotel & Tourism Association (BVIYHTA).
- We offer member representation on our website, have an engaging presence on social media platforms and facilitate real-time interaction with peers.
- We organize an industry wide charter yacht show annually (November) which is heavily discounted for members.
- We circulate industry related updates with frequency.
- Where needed we offer personal assistance navigating government channels.
- We offer access to a database of more than 200 international charter yacht brokers