Appledore Boat Hire
Hire Agreement
I have read and understood and agree to the terms and conditions set out within: ‘Appledore Boat Hire Terms and Conditions 2024’. I have received an adequate safety briefing, I am aware of the safety information and instructions that have been shown to me onboard the boat and will abide by them.
Date of Hire:
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Name of Hirer:
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Hire fees paid:
Deposit taken:
Names of all passengers:
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Enquires: 07594 422 748 appledoreboathire@gmail.com
Appledore Boat Hire Terms and Conditions 2024
When you arrange to hire a boat you are making an offer to hire a boat under these terms and conditions. You must be at least 21 years of age for motor boat hire unless you are qualified or experienced.
Collection of the Boat: The Boat will normally be available at the time of your booking from Appledore Quay. Priority is given to bookings; please make yourself known to the ‘Appledore Boat Hire’ Operator. Please note that as we may be waiting for boats to be returned by other customers, we cannot absolutely guarantee that your boat will be ready for you at the time you booked.
Instruction: Before you take over the boat, we will give you suitable instruction, demonstrations, and information on safety, how to operate the vessel and rules of the estuary.
Navigation: You, the hirer, are in charge of the vessel and all those on board and agree to comply at all times during the hire with the Rules of Navigation as explained to you by our staff and contained within the information provided onboard the boat.
Security Deposit: Before embarking, you will be asked to pay a security deposit of £50 for your boat in cash, plus any outstanding balance of the hire charge.
Returning the Boat: The boat must be returned to the same location from which it was hired, or to where directed and it is your responsibility to allow sufficient time to ensure timely return. If you return the boat late then you will be liable to pay 25% of the hourly hire charge for every 15min of the delay in returning the boat. Should the boat be returned in a dirty and/or an untidy state, a cleaning charge of £10 against the deposit shall be levied.
Rights Reserved: We reserve the right to cancel the hire and refuse to hand the boat over to you if, in our reasonable opinion, you are unsuitable to take charge of the boat for any reason that may adversely affect the safety of any person, persons, or property. In this event, provided that you have fully complied with your obligations under this agreement, we will refund the deposit and any other monies which you have paid to the business and the contract shall be discharged without further liability on either party. We reserve the right to immediately cancel and refuse to hand the boat over to you if you or any member of your party is or appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In such a case we shall be entitled to retain the hire charge already paid. In such a case we shall be entitled to retain the hire charge already paid.
Termination of Hire: We reserve the right to terminate the hire at any time and repossess the boat if we have reason to believe that you are carrying more than people than the boat is licensed to carry, or if the person in charge of the vessel appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, if you are not navigating safely, if you are not behaving responsibly, or if you have contravened any of the bylaws of the Navigation, or the terms of this contract. All monies paid, including the security deposit, shall be forfeited and no further claim shall be entertained by the business.
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Appledore Boat Hire Terms and Conditions 2024
Accidents & Responsibilities: You are in charge of the boat and are responsible for it, its equipment, and its safe navigation. In the event of any accident or damage involving you or any other people or any property you must inform us immediately and obtain and record the name of any other boats and the names and addresses of any other people involved.
Breakdown: In the event of a breakdown of a motor boat hired by you, contact us immediately for assistance. You must not interfere with, adjust, or attempt to repair any part of the boat’s engine or controls.
Loss: Although the boat and its equipment are insured against many risks by the business you remain responsible for any damage or loss arising from your breach of the agreement, your deliberate acts, or from your negligence. You will be responsible for the cost of rectifying damage to the boat, or repairs to or replacing any items on the inventory which are missing or damaged at the end of the hire.
Liability: The business insures the boat against loss and public liability, but it will not be responsible to any loss, or damage, or injury to the hire party or possessions, howsoever caused.
Prices: The business’ advertised prices are in pounds sterling. The hire charge is payable to secure and confirm a booking. The balance of the hire charge, including Security Deposit will be payable on the day of hire. The business reserves the right to correct errors in advertised or quoted prices at the time of booking confirmation.
Payments: Full payment for boat hire is made at point of booking in person. During periods of high demand, we cannot guarantee the boat will be available immediately. During these periods the next available boat will be provided as soon as possible. Self-drive boats are only available on a first come basis.
Cancellations or Changes to the Booking by you: If you need to cancel or change your booking you should advise the business by telephone. Changes in the date of your booking may be made at any time, but pre-paid cancellations will not be permitted, instead you may move your booking to another date or time.
Cancellation by Us: In the event that the boat is not available, or navigation impossible on the day of hire due to circumstance outside our control (for example, adverse weather conditions, navigational interruptions, damage, mechanical breakdown) we may cancel the agreement at any time and shall offer you a rebooking or refund.
Legal Matters: This Agreement shall be governed by the law of England and Wales. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be first submitted to mediation or failing that to arbitration under the British Marine Federation’s Dispute Resolution Scheme, which is approved by the Royal Yachting Association.
Images and Personal Data: On occasions photographs or video may be taken of our boats for publicity purposes. If you prefer not to be photographed, please make us aware. Any information taken about you will only be used in the purposes of administration and where it is required by law and will be held with subject to GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations).
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