Continously changing conditions in the international yacht charter business, increasing mobility, and divergencies in service, quality and security standards... This requires particular transparency on the charter market, only a competent partner is able to provide the European yacht charter customers with.

The EBYCA was founded to give national associations a strong support in the worldwide yacht charter business and to provide common European interests.

EBYCA – About us

Foundation

EBYCA is the European Yacht Charter Association founded 2005 at its location in Hamburg/Germany, where it was originally initiated by the German VDC Vereinigung Deutscher Yacht-Charterunternehmen e.V. The association currently consists of Italy, Austria, Germany, Spain and Greece as founding members. Great Britain has decided to join EBYCA by the end of this year. Further nations are already involved and EBYCA is aiming to be extend its sphere of activity within the European Union and also abroad.

Legitimation

EBYCA is the umbrella association of national associations of yacht charter companies, whether they are owner-operated or intermediaries. EBYCA is safeguarding common interests of yacht charter companies, agencies and customers of the European Union and their neighbouring countries outside.

EBYCA is the leading representation of interests within the European charter sector and – as part of their mission - takes into consideration the particular eternal triangle between customers, charter bases and agencies.

The association stands for improvement of high security and quality standards, offers independent advice, and has the right to undertake legal transactions and legal actions which are necessary or appropriate to fulfil its purpose.

Main tasks and objectives

Strong European Representation

As the first and leading European organisation of the yacht charter sector, the EBYCA will represent, co-ordinate and carry out interests of the EBYCA members, as associated yacht company or yacht customer towards the authorities, the council and the parliament of the European Union.

Common terms and conditions – Less confusion

To achieve the standardisation of so far existing equipment guidelines, safety standards and different or undefined charter terms in the near future, they need to be adapted and brought in line by means of general charter conditions as well as carefully worked out specimen charter contracts we distribute and provide with our members.

Carefree charter

Insurance packets and a system for standardised mutual money safeguard for our charter customers are intended to be introduced among EBYCA member. In Germany meanwhile, the use of money security papers protecting the customer from consequences of possible sudden company insolvency is customary.
 

Fruitful competition

EBYCA is supposed to take care of a fair and free competition between all of our members, to supervise most marketing activities and, in case of dispute, to solve legal issues. Therefore EBYCA will establish the European yacht charter sector as a special independent tourist segment beyond the general travel legislation. This includes the clarification of matters like trade distorting conditions such as different taxable treatment.

Broad market insights

As a commonly used extensive information platform, the EBYCA will create a service point that provides our members with all kind of information and data about international charter and market issues, as well as market studies. Improvement of service and sharing of experiences with other members is guaranteed by regular meetings and communication.

Only Pros on board

The creation of European job descriptions commonly applied within the charter sector will continuously ensure high qualified staff on all levels of business.

Membership

How to become a member/how to join the association

If you want to join the EBYCA, a written application is applied. When asking for the application form and documents feel free to contact the EBYCA Office in Hamburg, address see below.

Membership is possible only for national associations as well as supporters
and promoters of the EU yacht charter section. According to the articles of association, only one association per nation is accepted.

As a national organisation representing the charter sector in your country and holding the status of a corporate entitle you will be eligible of becoming an ordinary voting member. But also businesses in the sector may be accepted as associate non-voting members provided the status of corporate entitle is given.

Contact

For further information and application documents you are kindly requested
to contact:

                                                                    Hamburg, July 2005