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The Yacht Designers & Surveyors Association (YDSA) is the UK-based professional association for surveyors and designers and is a world-renowned organisation for marine expertise.

Our Qualified Experienced Marine Professionals have been setting the standards in the designing and surveying of yachts since 1912 and the YDSA’s worldwide network of independent specialists can be relied upon for their technical authority and professional integrity.

YDSA is authorised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to do both coding and tonnage measurements for under 24m vessels. Check in the list of members to find out if there is a surveyor near you and what services they are able to offer. All our members are listed so if the surveyor you are seeking isn't listed, he or she isn't a member.

What people have to say

YBDSA have given me far more than I have ever given back and without "The Association’s" support I would never have had what has been a thoroughly rewarding career.

Neil Wilkinson

A brilliant organisation have helped me resolve a problem with a french marina agent - can't thank them enough for stepping in.

Paula Cheesman

I felt so much more confident about my boat after my conversation with YDSA Chairman, Tim Barker. Not only did I get a comprehensive report that I need to provide to the Spanish authorities before departure, but he explained what it all meant, so I can feel confident in my vessel.

Victoria Jeff

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Neil Wilkinson

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Victoria Jeff