 | To Book:
Call Annie Bennett on 0413 217 114 or mailto:annie@sydneyprivatesailing.com.au
For Skippered Yacht Charter Rates see Charter Rates
page. |
| Payment:
Visa, Mastercard or Bank transfer.
Cheques should be made payable to Sydney Private Sailing and mailed to 29 Beatrice St,
Clontarf 2093. |
| Deposit:
50% of the charter fee is required to
confirm the booking.
The balance is payable on the day of the charter prior to departure.
Cancellation:
Prior to 30 days of departure a $20 administration fee. Within 30 days of departure - 50% of charter fee. If you cannot give 30 days notice for
cancellation or 14 days notice for postponement the deposit will be
forfeited and NO REFUNDS AVAILABLE WITHOUT EXCEPTION. If a
student/passenger leaves the yacht and /or abandons a course or
sailing trip before the scheduled termination date and time for
whatever reason NO REFUNDS will be given |
| Postponement:
Postponement allowed with 14 days notice,
or in the case of bad weather, otherwise it is treated as a cancellation.
Drizzle or occasional light rain does not constitute bad weather but pouring
rain, thunder storms & lightening does!
In other words, "Postponement" for drizzle, light rain, illness or any
personal reason, is treated as a cancellation. |
| Rescheduling a Booking after an
Approved Postponement:
In the case of an approved
postponement, rescheduled charters must take place within 6 months
of the original date booked. The deposit will be held by
Sydney Private Sailing. The full amount of any catering not
cancelled before 8.30am on the day will be charged for. |
| What to Wear:
NO BLACK SOLED SHOES as they
mark the boat. Bare feet are ok but boating or tennis type shoes with rubber
grip are best. Bring hat, sunscreen, sunglasses. If you bring swimmers, don’t
forget a towel. There's plenty of room to store extra clothes in case it
turns warmer, colder or wetter! |
| NO SMOKING is allowed anywhere
onboard the yacht
No exceptions! |
| Food and Drink:
Bring your own food and drink or
see Catering If you bring your
own, please NO RED WINE as it stains
(but as much white wine, beer and champagne as you like!). Glasses, bottle
opener, plates, cutting boards, rubbish bags, cutlery are all provided. |
| RIGID FOOD CONTAINERS, COOLERS OR 'ESKIES': are not permitted aboard
das they slide around and
damage timberwork when under sail.
There is a fridge on board. Hard "eskies" must be unpacked before
boarding. Soft eskies are ok. Tupperware style
containers are ideal for the fridge. Tea and coffee are complimentary. |
| Strong Wind:
If the forecast is for over 25 knots
in the main harbour we normally go under the Spit Bridge and up into the more
sheltered waters of Middle Harbour doing a waterfront house tour before
typically stopping for lunch in Sugarloaf Bay. |
| DISCLAIMER
Sydney Private Sailing shall
not be held liable for death, personal injury, loss or damage to
property howsoever arising and therefore by booking a sailing lesson
or yacht charter, you hereby release, to the full extent permitted
by state, law and equity, Sydney Private Sailing, Annie Bennett, its
employees and agents from all actual and contingent liability in
respect of such personal injury, death, loss or damage.
Swimming from the boat is at the charterers' own risk as they will
not be covered by the boat’s insurance policy once they leave the
charter vessel. |
