Terms & Conditions for own boat tuition.
1. The instructor is responsible for the boat and crew therefore he has power of refusal on the vessels suitability.
2. The vessel must be suitable for operation within the proposed sea area.
3. Navigation lights must be fitted and operational.
4. VHF/DSC Radio fitted and working. (A Handheld is
also suitable).
5. Engine emergency “Kill Switch” switch and Lanyard must be fitted and operational.
6. Sufficient fuel and lubricants carried for envisaged usage.
7. Vessel must be equipped with a suitable First Aid Kit.
8. Vessel must Carry Anchor, Chain and warp appropriate for the area, and carry a Towline.
9. Vessel must be equipped with alternative means of propulsion (Paddles or Oars, spare engine) & Carry Engine spares with a minimal toolkit.
10. Suitable protective clothing and flotation aids must be available for all crew members.
11. As a minimum 2 orange smoke & 2 pinpoint red or day/night flares must be carried.
12. Costs of Fuel, Launching and Miscellaneous payments (Licences etc) are the responsibility of the vessel’s owners.
13. The vessel is fully insured for training use with the necessary 3rd party liability insurance.
14.
We reserve the right to refuse to teach in any vessel considered unsuitable/unsafe by
our instructor.
15. Should the vessel become unserviceable once a course has
commenced Ashby shall negotiate with students a suitable and acceptable
solution. This may incur extra cost, however Ashby will endeavour to keep this
to the minimum.
Terms & Conditions Applicable to all training.
1a. Students must make Ashby aware of any health problems, from which they suffer.
2a.
We reserve the right to cancel “on water” courses within 24 Hrs due to adverse weather conditions.
3a
We reserve the right to cancel “on water” courses within 24 Hrs due to vessel unavailability.
4a
We will require a Next Of Kin form to be completed prior to the start of any training. This will be returned to the student at the end of the course if requested.
5a Lifejackets will be supplied for all school boat courses.
6a Foul weather protective clothing is the responsibility of the student,
We will not provide these.
7a Deposit refunds will only be made if more than 28 days notice of cancellation is given. When less than 28 days notice of cancellation is given a Voucher to the value of 30% of deposit paid will be issued.
8a If clients are
more than 2 Hours late without informing us, we reserve the right to cancel a
course with No refund payable.
9a Where we have cancelled the course, either a full refund will be given or alternative dates agreed.
Should the vessel become unserviceable once a course has commenced. Ashby shall negotiate with students a suitable and acceptable solution. However Ashby will not be be liable for any additional expenses incurred. (i.e. additional hotel and personal fuel costs).
Enclose a 50% refundable deposit (as outlined in 7a above)
Level 1-2 only. The balance to be paid on commencement of course. VHF SRC course full payment
please.
Cheques should be made payable to Ashby Powerboat School and crossed A/C Payee.