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By Submitting this booking form it confirms that you agree with all terms and conditions listed below.

                                                         

 

Payment

Payment may be made by Cheque, cash or money order. Cheques or money orders are to be made payable to the "Whitsunday Sailing School".

A deposit of 30% of the course fee must accompany this booking form and the balance paid seven days prior to the commencement of the course starting date.

All prices quoted include GST.

Direct deposit facilities available, just contact us for the details.

 

Terms and Conditions

Bookings made by telephone, in person or electronically will only be reserved for 3 days unless accompanied by the minimum deposit or the full amount.

The school reserves the right to sell a course vacancy to another student if the completed booking form and either the minimum deposit or the full amount are not received within 3 days. Once the booking form and either the minimum deposit or full amount are received the booking shall be deemed confirmed.

Once a booking has been confirmed, the school will notify the student in writing within 5 days.

If a course is booked within 7 days of commencement, full payment must accompany the booking form.

If a deposit is paid and the balance of the course fee has not been received 7 days prior to course commencement, the school reserves the right to sell the vacancy to another student. The only liability attached to the school will be the refund of the deposit.

DURATION OF COURSES

A one day course will commence at 09.00 hours until 17.00 hours the same day.

Two day courses will commence at 09.00 hours on the first day until 17.00 hours the following day.

Five day courses will commence at 09.00 hours on the first day until 17.00 hours on the fifth day.

The above times are, of course, subject to appropriate weather conditions and the Instructor’s decisions regarding those conditions and the seaworthiness of the vessel. If a course is postponed or cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, every effort to re-schedule the course will be made by the school.

In the event of a student being late for the commencement of a course, the vessel will wait until 10.00 hours. If the student is aboard by this time, the course will continue as planned.

If a student fails to arrive by this time for whatever reason, including illness and has not notified the school, that student shall forfeit all monies paid and no liability shall be attached to the school whatsoever.

If a student cannot attend a course and has notified the school, only the deposit shall be forfeited. The balance of any monies paid shall be returned to the student by the school.

Bookings will only be considered for students over the age of 18 years.

If, for whatever reason the vessel is unable to return by the designated time, students may stay aboard at the school’s provisioning expense, or, may return if possible at their own expense. This is the limit of the school’s liability.

Any students with special medical problems or needs must consult with their doctor as to whether he considers them safe to participate in a course. The school must be notified by either the student or his/her doctor of these conditions.

DECISIONS

Any decision made by either the Principal, Instructor or Skipper with regard to any school property, equipment or vessel is final.

All crew or students will accept all decisions and orders given to them by the Skipper or Instructor while either on board the training vessel, it’s tender or ashore until such time as the course has been completed and both the Skipper/Instructor and all students have left the vessel. The Skipper’s/Instructor’s authority is total whether it is by day or night in accordance with Marine Law.

If a student does not accept an order or decision from the Skipper or Instructor, for any reason whatsoever, that student will be in breach of his Articles of sailing. The Skipper or Instructor shall and will take any action he considers is in the best interest of both the vessel and the other students. The offending student may be put ashore and no liability whatsoever shall be attached to the school, either in redress for additional expenses or for any refund on course fees. Nor can the offending student have any redress toward either the school, it’s Principal or the Instructor.

Every attempt to give the students maximum sea time will be made, however, if the weather conditions, safety or any other circumstances, in the Instructors opinion, make continuing the course imprudent, his decision is final.

OWN VESSEL INSTRUCTION

If instruction is to be given on a students own vessel, the student must inform his vessels insurance company that the school’s Instructor will be aboard that vessel during instruction and that the School, it’s Principal or the instructor are not liable for any damages whatsoever. The student’s vessel insurance policy must be fully comprehensive and cover that vessel for the area in which it will be operating.

If the Instructor has to travel to a student’s vessel, all transportation costs and any accommodation expenses will be met by the student. These costs and expenses will be set prior to the course commencement.

The Whitsunday Sailing School is insured for public liability only. Our policy is available for any student to inspect, on request. However, the school recommends that any student should consider their own policy for sickness, life, accident, course fees or any other reason they feel is prudent.

DISCLAIMER

Students participate in courses at their own risk. Every effort will be made to ensure that the activities are as safe as possible, and the schools safety policy is available on request. The School accepts no liability for any student’s property whether it is on the School’s vessel, in student’s vehicles or at any other location for the duration of the course.

If any of the School’s equipment or materials are broken or damaged the Instructor or the School’s principal must be notified immediately for reasons of safety. Students shall be liable for any loss or damage to the School’s equipment or materials, up to and including the first $500 per item.

All students are expected to participate in the normal duties associated with the running of a vessel at sea. These include cleaning, cooking and the routine maintenance of the vessel as instructed by the Skipper. At the completion of the course the vessel shall be cleaned by the students from bow to stern.

CERTIFICATES

The Whitsunday Sailing School maintains very high standards with regard to its instruction and the issue of Certificates. A Certificate will only be awarded to a student, if, in the opinion of the Instructor or the Principal, that student has attained the necessary standard. This decision is final and shall be accepted by all students.

 

 

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