Skippered Charter Terms & Conditions
The Group
Groups booking Skippered Charters are referred to as 'The Client'. The names of all those who will be on board during the period of the booking must be specified on the Booking Form.
Payments
Bookings made four weeks or more before the charter is due to commence must be accompanied by a non–refundable deposit of 25% of the total fee for the period. Bookings made less than four weeks before the start of the charter must be accompanied by the full amount due for the period. The price quoted is the price you pay, VAT is included in the cost of the charter and will be shown on the final invoice, to enable corporate and business's to reclaim the 20% VAT. Payments by cheque will be made payable to; 'SL YACHT CHARTER'.
Fees
The agreed fee covers the charter cost for the Yacht, VAT, Skipper, mandatory safety equipment on board such as life jackets and life raft, fuel for the yacht and gas used for cooking, insurance, use of tender & outboard, buffet lunch & refreshments, bedding, towels, plus berthing & marina fees at any locations visited during the course of the charter.
Items not covered within the charter fee are as follows: wine and evening meals ashore.
Free parking or collection can be arranged from Torquay or Newton Abbot Railway station or Torquay Bus station for those booked on a weekend or longer charters.
Cancellation
Cancellation four weeks or more prior to the charter is due to commence will not attract charges over and above that already received by way of deposit. Cancellation within four weeks of the commencement of the charter will result in the full fee being payable.
Where a charter is cancelled as a result of the Skipper's determination of unsuitable or dangerous weather conditions the Client will be offered alternative charter dates or a voucher redeemable against a future booking.
Arrival & Departure
The Yacht will be available from 9.00am on the day of the charter. The Yacht must be vacated by 5.00pm at the end of the charter period. Late departure may attract an additional charge to cover the cost of time to clean and prepare the Yacht for incoming guests.
Pets
Pets are not permitted onboard.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted onboard the Yacht.
Client Responsibilities
The Client agrees to observe and follow the instructions of the skipper throughout the charter period. Should the Skipper deem the behaviour or conduct of the Client or guests to pose a risk to the safety of the yacht and or those on board, Yacht Charter Devon reserve the right to cease the charter and put the guest ashore at the nearest suitable landing point. Yacht Charter Devon will not be responsible for the guests travel arrangements or costs from this landing point to the point of embarkation, nor any refund for the cost of the charter.
What do I need to bring with me as the organiser of the Charter
- Any booking information sent to you, e.g. booking form, contract and crew list if not already returned to us
- Proof of identity – passport and/or driving licence.
- Warm clothing (multiple layers are better)
- Soft soled non marking shoes (ideally deck shoes)
- Wet weather gear (available for hire)
- Sunglasses
- Lip balm
- Cap or hat
- Sun tan cream
- Soft bag rather than suit case for storing your kit
- Sea sickness remedy
What do I need to bring with me if I am a guest on the charter
The kit you bring will generally be dependent on the weather, so please be aware of the conditions and bring / wear appropriate clothing. Sailing often generates a lot of activity, so comfortable clothes and shoes are wise to wear. Also, wind chill factors get up considerably when you are sailing, so please bear in mind that several thin layers are better than one thick layer.
- Warm clothing (multiple layers are better)
- Soft soled non marking shoes (no heels, ideally deck shoes)
- Wet weather gear (available for hire)
- Sunglasses
- Lip balm
- Cap or hat
- Sun tan cream
- Soft bag rather than suit case for storing your kit
- Sea sickness remedy
Please try to bring your kit in a soft bag as it helps with storage in your cabins.