Hire Conditions

These conditions apply to all bookings whether booked via "Eastwood Whelpton"'s website (www.eastwood-whelpton.co.uk or www.broadssailing.co.uk) or any other third-party site that offers holidays/training courses on our yachts.

  1. BOOKING DEPOSIT: A booking deposit of £100 must be paid with each booking.
  2. BALANCE: The hirer is responsible for the balance of the hire charge which must be paid four weeks before the start date of the hire. If the balance is not paid the hiring will be cancelled and the deposit forfeited.
  3. EXTRAS: Optional extras such as sailing dinghies may be available at extra charge but are subject to availability at the hire start date.
  4. CANCELLATION: If the hirer cancels the booking, Eastwood Whelpton must be notified immediately by telephone, fax or email. The deposit paid will be forfeited for all cancellations up to 6 weeks before the holiday date, anything cancelled within 6 weeks of the commencement of the holiday the hirer will be responsible for full payment of hire terms. If the boat is relet the money will be refunded with a deduction of £100.
  5. DAMAGE: The boat is insured but the hirer is responsible for the boat and for its gear and equipment. The hirer is expected to take reasonable care of said boat and equipment and to report and pay for any damage to the boat or for equipment lost, damaged and broken or stolen. A security deposit of £100 must be paid to Eastwood Whelpton Limited before the hire commences and the hirer is responsible for loss or damage to the craft, its equipment or to any third party up to this amount. If no loss or damage is incurred and the craft has not been involved in any accident, the security deposit will be returned.
  6. ACCIDENTS: The hirer is given full charge of the boat and is responsible for its safe navigation. If the boat is involved in an accident or is otherwise damaged, it is the responsibility of the hirer to find out the name and registration number of all boats involved, together with the name of their owners and/or hirers and report these details to Eastwood Whelpton as soon as possible, together with the full details of any damage.
  7. INJURY OR DAMAGE TO YOU OR YOUR PROPERTY: Eastwood Whelpton is not liable for death, personal injury, or loss or damage to the hirer or any member of the party or their property (including any motor cars parked at the boatyard) unless it was caused by Eastwood Whelpton's negligence.
  8. MINORS: No person under the age of 18 may control the boat unless under the supervision of an experienced adult.
  9. BOARDING THE BOAT: The normal time for boarding the boat will be 2.00 pm on the hire start date. If Eastwood Whelpton is prevented by circumstances beyond their control from making the boat available and cannot provide a suitable alternative, all monies paid by the hirer will be refunded but no further liability will be accepted.
  10. RETURN OF THE BOAT: The boat and all its equipment must be returned to the boatyard in a clean and tidy condition by 9.00 am on the last day of hire. A charge may be made if the boat is not returned on time or if it is not in a clean and tidy condition.
  11. NAVIGATIONAL RESTRICTIONS: On no account may the hirer: a) Cause the boat to tow or be towed by other craft unless with professional assistance. b) Navigate the boat after dark. c) Permit the boat to be taken out to sea below Haven Bridge, Great Yarmouth, or through the lock at Oulton Broad.
  12. UNSUITABLE HIRERS: Eastwood Whelpton reserves the right to decline to accept a booking or to hand over a boat to any person or group where, in the opinion of Eastwood Whelpton, the boat's facilities are not suitable for the person or any group member on the grounds of age, ill health, disability, inexperience or any other reason.

Eastwood Whelpton Ltd.
Hire conditions
7th September 2011