WHERE?   Where does the CBYCA operate?

WHO? Who are member clubs of CBYCA and how does a club join?

WHY?  Why have an organization such as the CBYCA?

WHAT?  What is the organizational structure of the CBYCA?

WHEN?  When are the issues addressed by the CBYCA?

The CBYCA operational region covers the five states of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey, plus, the District of Columbia.  The location of our member clubs reaches from Atlantic City, New Jersey on the North to Norfolk, Virginia in the South. Click here to view a pictorial presentation of the location of each of our member clubs.

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Click Here to view a list of CBYCA member clubs

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Unfortunately, the recreational boater retains the “FAT CAT” image that is hard to break. This leads to constant attempts by government to impose higher taxes, more restrictions, greater bureaucratic control, etc., while reducing the services already well paid for.  It takes a dedicated organization such as the CBYCA to serve as the voice of the boating community.  If the CBYCA was not there to look out for us, the pleasure boater is sure to quickly and permanently suffer.

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Several structures are possible, but working at the yacht club level has proven to be straightforward and effective.  The CBYCA works through the club structure on a nonprofit basis.  For additional information, click on the button titled “Officers.”

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Constantly, in the literal sense.  There are committees working every day in one area or another – getting through a message on an issue, putting together a publication, working on budget problems or any of the other mundane tasks that are all performed with strictly volunteer labor.  But most things start at the club level when some member is concerned about an issue and talks to his CBYCA Delegate.  The Delegate determines if it is an issue of general concern to other Delegates.  Then, the Delegate brings it to the proper contact in the CBYCA or raises the issue at the next CBYCA meeting.  A “Position” is taken by the CBYCA and action is taken. 

Other times, the Delegates meeting is where the interaction frequently takes place with information and requests up and back from the Board and CBYCA Committees.  It is there that Delegates also learn the problems and activities of other clubs as well.  Thus, the Delegate takes a wealth of information back to his or her club for dissemination to the individuals who are concerned.

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There is a constant stream of meetings, talks with State Senators and Representatives (and anyone else who can do us some good such as the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources) and various letters and publications addressing the issue.  But the underlying strength of the CBYCA is the PARTICIPATION of so many clubs and hard-working individuals.  It can take countless hours to pursue each issue to resolution and the issues would surely be lost without the dedicated people who sacrifice their personal time in support of the CBYCA.

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