In consideration of any charter or ASA course reservation, Sail Savannah LLC agrees to reserve the vessel Kestrel and/or Belafonte and to contract captain and crew.
CANCELLATION BY CAPTAIN
In the event the event of severe weather, as determined solely by the Captain, unforeseen prohibitive events, or mechanical failure you may reschedule or receive a full refund. In the event that such conditions force your trip to end early, your refund will be prorated based on the time spent underway.
CANCELLATION BY GUEST
Bookings cancelled more than 3 days in advance will incur a $100 cancellation fee. There is no refund for cancellations within 3 days of scheduled charter.
DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Initial class deposit is non-refundable as it covers the cost of course materials, shipping and administrative time. In the event that adverse weather creates unsafe sailing conditions we will reschedule your course. If that doesn’t work for your schedule we will provide a full refund, including deposit. We will sail in light to moderate or intermittent rain.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Rescheduling 4 or more weeks in advance will incur a $100 fee. We cannot reschedule less than 4 weeks in advance.
Cancellations more than 4 weeks in advance can be refunded less the deposit (25%). There are no refunds for cancellations less than 4 weeks in advance.
The use of illegal substances is strictly forbidden on board the vessel. This includes underage use of alcohol or cigarettes. Non-compliance of this rule will result in the termination of the sail and no refund will be given.
Charterer understands and accepts that there is an inherent risk of personal injury or accident,”Risks”, which may occur at marinas and aboard sailboats. Therefore, Charterer agrees to release and hold harmless Sail Savannah LLC, its members, crew and agents from all liability and responsibility for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death however caused, including, but not limited to, product defect or the negligence of the released parties.
Charterer has discussed the Risks with their invitees, and all invitees have agreed to release and hold harmless Sail Savannah LLC, its members, crew and agents in the same manner Charterer has in the above paragraphs. The foregoing notwithstanding, Charterer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Sail Savannah LLC, its owners, crew, and agents from any claims brought by Charterer’s invitees.
If it is necessary to obtain medical treatment for the Charterer or its invitees, regardless of cause, such expenses shall be paid by the Charterer. Authority is granted without limitation to Sail Savannah LLC.
Disputes shall be governed by Federal Maritime law. In any action against Sail Savannah LLC or its members, agents, partners, employees, or servants which results in a decision/judgment/decree/order/ stipulation or settlement substantially upholding Sail Savannah LLC, the adversary party shall reimburse Sail Savannah LLC attorney’s fees, court costs and expenses.
From time to time photos of our guests are captured by our crew and given to the guests or posted on social media. I hereby grant Sail Savannah LLC and its legal representatives and assigns, the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs of me, or in which I may be included, for editorial trade, advertising, and any other purpose and in any manner and medium; and to alter the same without restriction. I hereby release photographer and his or her legal representatives and assigns from all claims and liability relating to said photographs.
I have read and agree to above and sign this of my own free will and desire. It is my intention that paying for and showing up to the charter is legally binding signature.
