For Members
Clubs, nonprofits and associations gain revenue, engagement and visibility through fundraising, merchandise, sponsorship and digital marketing, without building their own ecommerce or marketing operation.
Shared resources for the coastal maritime community.
CYMA brings together yacht clubs, sailing organizations, nonprofits, associations and maritime businesses, giving them fundraising, merchandise, marketing and visibility resources that few could build alone.
Yacht clubs, conservation groups and community associations have loyal communities, but few have the time or infrastructure to run online stores, fundraising campaigns, professional marketing or sponsor programs on their own. Marine businesses, meanwhile, want to reach people with a real interest in boating and the coast. CYMA is designed to bring those needs together so that every participant benefits.
Member organizations gain resources, their communities gain products and content they care about, and maritime businesses reach an audience already on the water.
Clubs, nonprofits and associations gain revenue, engagement and visibility through fundraising, merchandise, sponsorship and digital marketing, without building their own ecommerce or marketing operation.
Club members, sailors, cruisers, anglers, event attendees and conservation supporters get products, content and opportunities that support the organizations they already care about.
Marine businesses reach engaged boating, sailing and coastal communities through trusted organizations, with less wasted advertising spend.
Every program is in development. Details, eligibility and terms will be published as each one is confirmed.
Custom-branded online stores for Member organizations, with apparel, accessories, club merchandise and commemorative items. CYMA coordinates design, listings, ecommerce, payment processing, production, fulfillment oversight and customer service. Members receive an agreed share of net proceeds, with no inventory to buy and no orders to fulfill.
ForClubs, nonprofits, associations, event organizersStatusIn development
Time-limited collections and campaign pages for a cause, event or season. Each campaign has a written schedule and a public disclosure stating exactly what share benefits the Member, for example: "[Share]% of Net Proceeds from this collection benefit [Member name]. Net Proceeds are calculated after applicable production, fulfillment, transaction, shipping, refund, tax and other campaign costs."
Purchases are not tax-deductible donations by the buyer. CYMA does not offer raffles, sweepstakes, giveaways or other games of chance.
ForNonprofits, conservation groups, clubsStatusIn development
Design, management and hosting of websites, event pages, fundraising pages and membership pages that help Members communicate with their communities. Scope and any fees are agreed in writing first.
ForMember organizations of any sizeStatusIn development
Social media, content creation, graphic design, photography, videography, email campaigns, promotional materials and brand development. Core campaign materials are intended to be included; advanced creative work may carry separately agreed fees.
ForMembers running CYMA campaignsStatusIn development
A presence at youth sailing programs, family regattas, regional tournaments, yacht club functions, trade shows and boat shows, with promotional displays, sponsor activation and direct conversations on behalf of Members and Sponsors. Upcoming events will be listed once confirmed.
ForMembers and SponsorsStatusIn development
Video, photography, event coverage and educational content created on and around the water, where maritime products and services are actually used. Production can be sponsored, and sponsored content is always identified.
ForMembers and production SponsorsStatusIn development
Each commitment is put in writing, and each result is reported.
An organization applies and confirms who is authorized to act on its behalf.
Each campaign gets a written schedule: products, dates, how proceeds are calculated and when they are paid.
The campaign goes live, and the Member shares it through its own newsletters, website and social channels.
Reports show sales, permitted costs, net proceeds and the amount paid, on the agreed schedule.
Membership is not yet open. Organizations can register their interest now and will be contacted when it opens.
Yacht clubs, sailing organizations, nonprofits, conservation groups, associations and event organizers.
Marinas, marine service and equipment companies, brokers, tourism operators and waterfront businesses.
[Whether individuals may join directly is still to be decided.]
| Category | Annual dues |
|---|---|
| Organization Member | [To be announced] |
| Business Member | [To be announced] |
| Individual Member | [To be decided] |
Dues paid to a 501(c)(6) association are not deductible as charitable contributions. They may be deductible as a business expense; please consult your tax adviser.
Members share approved campaigns through channels they already run, such as newsletters, websites and social media. CYMA can prepare the copy and graphics. Members never hand over member, donor or customer lists.
Not yet. CYMA is in its founding stage. Register your interest and you will be contacted when membership opens.
The intent is little or no upfront cost in ordinary cases. Optional services such as advanced design, photography or video may carry fees, always agreed in writing before work begins.
Each campaign has a written schedule setting the share and how it is calculated, typically a percentage of Net Proceeds after production, fulfillment, transaction and other agreed costs. The public campaign page states the same terms.
No. Members promote through their own channels. CYMA does not require any transfer of member, donor or customer data.
Dues to a 501(c)(6) trade association are not deductible as charitable contributions. They may be deductible as a business expense. CYMA's tax-exempt status has not yet been determined.
To strengthen the coastal yacht and maritime community by giving its clubs, organizations and businesses shared tools for fundraising, engagement and visibility, and by connecting them with the businesses that serve life on the water.Draft mission statement, awaiting approval.
Opportunities are limited and reviewed individually. Packages, availability and pricing are provided on request and confirmed in writing.
A deliberately limited number of placements for steady, long-term visibility.
Sponsor sections and announcements in Member emails, only with that Member's agreement.
Underwrite videos, photography or project coverage that shows your product in real use. Always identified as sponsored.
Support for regattas, tournaments, club functions and boat shows, with in-person representation.
Fund a CYMA program that serves the wider maritime community, with acknowledgment agreed in advance.
Business, tourism and excursion listings connected to relevant communities, under separate listing terms.
Questions about membership, sponsorship or partnership? Send a message and the CYMA team will reply by email.
Prefer email? [CYMA email address]
Organizations and maritime businesses can register their interest now and will be contacted when membership opens.