1) The yacht is fully insured against accidents and third party liability but responsibility is not accepted for personal accidents, damage or loss attributable to your negligence, recklessness or gross misconduct. Sailing Zara Ltd reserves the right to hold any crew liable for any/all damage or loss resulting from negligence or misconduct.

2) Personal Insurance. You are strongly advised to arrange your own insurance at the time of booking to cover against personal accident, cancellation, medical and repatriation etc.

3) The deposit is non-returnable once received. The balance of monies due is payable 30 days before the charter commences. If the booking is made within 30 days of departure the full sum is due at time of booking unless otherwise specified at the time of booking.  

4) If you wish to cancel or amend your booking: Booked dates are final. It is not possible to change dates once you have booked. You may cancel your course at any time. Written notification (by email) must be received by our team. Cancellation will be effective on the day notification is received. Cancellation charges are as follows. Period before departure: 31+ days: deposit only; 29 days or less: 100% of total. If the reasons for your cancellation are covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges. A cancellation invoice will be issued on request. Where a deposit amount has not been specified at the time of booking it shall be 25% for refund purposes. 

5) If we cancel your trip: Arrangements for trips are made many months in advance. We reserve the right in any circumstances to cancel your booking. If we cancel your booking our liability is limited to monies already paid, which will be refunded. If we cancel a trip once it has started you will be eligible for a pro-rata refund for the portion of the booking that is not fulfilled. We may offer as an alternative a replacement trip, which you may choose to accept in place of a refund. Such an offer once accepted, constitutes a new booking subject to all the aforesaid terms and conditions. Occasionally we may need to make changes which may include, but are not limited to: a] a change of destination, embarkation and/or disembarkation b] change of departure point, c] change of vessel, d] change of skipper. Such matters do not constitute conditions of the contract and changes to them by us do not constitute a cancellation. In the case of all bookings if for any reason the yacht cannot reach its intended destination port, Sailing Zara Ltd accept no liability for any travel or other expenses incurred as a result. 

6) Should you at any time feel that a trip has not met your expectations or you have a concern, it is vital that you bring the issue to the attention of your skipper. The issue may be resolved by him/her. If more appropriate please notify Sailing Zara Ltd at the earliest possible opportunity. Telephone 02380082282 or email hello@sailing-zara.com. We may not be able to offer alternative arrangements for comments received after the trip is completed, if the issue could have been solved or ameliorated at the time.

7) It must be recognised that boating is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk. By taking part, you agree and acknowledge that:

i) You are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and you accept responsibility for exposing yourself to such inherent risk whilst taking part in your trip/event;

ii) You will comply at all times with the instructions of the Skipper particularly with regard to handling of boats, wearing of life jackets and the wearing of suitable clothing for the conditions;

iii) You accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by your own negligence, recklessness or misconduct;

iv) You will not participate in the trip/event if under the influence of  alcohol, drugs or if otherwise unfit to participate;

v) You are aware of the inherent risk of exposure to any contagious disease that other participants in the trip/event may be carrying and you accept responsibility for exposing yourself to such inherent risk whilst taking part in the course/trip/event;

vi) You have satisfied yourself as to your suitability/eligibility for the trip you are attending. This includes the meeting of any pre-stated/pre-requisite qualifications/experience and with regard to adequate fitness and mobility levels; 

vii) You will inform the skipper if there have been any changes to information provided at the time of the trip/event.

8) You do not object to appearing in photographs, video footage, radio or newspaper interviews, social networking/media that may be used by First Class Sailing Ltd or the media unless First Class Sailing Ltd are notified otherwise.

• You have read, understood and accept the terms and conditions and shall complete the health declaration 
• You declare that, as required by this booking you will disclose any medical conditions you have or you declare that to the best of my knowledge you are not suffering from epilepsy, disability, giddy spells, asthma, angina or heart condition and you are fit to take part. If these details change prior to arrival you undertake to inform Sailing Zara Ltd or the skipper at once. You agree to Sailing Zara Ltd using this information should the relevant need arise. 
• You have read, understood and accept the privacy policy relating to the use and storage of your data and health information 

You are strongly recommended to arrange your own suitable insurance cover for any loss, cancellation, injury, personal belongings and personal liability.