The Young Cruisers Association | YCA
Started as a rebellion against “someday”.
Became a worldwide tribe of people who chose now. Currently the largest cruising club on Earth.
Your country flag says where you were born.
Your YCA flag says you escaped.
It says borders got blurry, strangers became crew, and “normal life” started looking like the worst option on the table.
It says you’re part of something bigger than one country, one anchorage, one marina, or one dusty old idea of what life is supposed to look like.
This is the flag for the pre-retirement cruiser. The ones who didn’t wait. The ones who chose the horizon. The ones who found their people somewhere between a weather window and a bad idea.
YCA has two membership tiers: Free and Burgee Member. Both get you discounts, perks, and a way into the madness.
But only one gives you the black flag.
Join free. Or become a Burgee Member for $50/year and fly something that actually means something.
Tribe Member
Join the stoke. It’s Free.
🌍 Access to the YCA Members Group on SeaPeople
📆 View the Happenings Calendar & Join the Fun
🏠 Ability to Host YCA Events (we’ll spread the word!)
👕 Access to Members-Only YCA Apparel(retail pricing)
😎 $20 off ALL Ombraz (armless sunglasses)
Burgee Member
Fly the flag. Support the tribe. $50 /year.
🏴 FREE black YCA burgee to fly ($50 value)
Need a new one? Replacements for just $30 + shipping
💸 Instant access to our Perks + Program
Save thousands from brands you trust
🚿Dockwa + — 25% off!
Save big on dockage & fuel around the world
😎$20 off ALL Ombraz (armless sunglasses)
👕 YCA apparel at cost — never pay retail
🎟 Guaranteed tickets to top-tier events like the International Cruisers Awards
💛 Support your Tribe — help keep the YCA website, events, and global network running strong