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TERMS AND CONDITIONS CHARTER SERVICE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS CHARTER SERVICE
DEFINITIONS
COMPANY – The owner of the boats: Bridge Global Trade and Development Ltd (Company number 11375339).
CHARTERER – A person or company who books a charter of a yacht or a place in the crew for a specific sailing event.
FORCE MAJEURE – In these Terms & Conditions, “force majeure” means any event or circumstance beyond the reasonable control of the COMPANY or the CHARTERER which makes performance of the charter impossible or impracticable, including but not limited to acts of God, extreme weather conditions, fire, flood, storm, epidemic, war, terrorism, civil unrest, governmental actions or regulations, strikes, lock-outs or other labour disputes, collision, or last-minute cancellation of a regatta by the organisers for safety or regulatory reasons.
1.Booking and Payment
1.1 To confirm a reservation, an advance payment of 50% of the order value or, in some cases, a specified amount must be made immediately.
1.2 The balance payment must be paid to Bridge Global Trade and Development Ltd (the COMPANY) no later than 6 (six) weeks prior to the commencement of the charter service.
2.Booking Procedure
To make a booking, the CHARTERER may contact the COMPANY by telephone or via the website www.bridgesailing.co.uk. The person making the booking must be 18 years of age or over and have the legal capacity and authority to enter into this agreement on behalf of all members of the party.
a) Full Charter of the Yacht
• A 50% deposit or, in some cases, a specified amount is due immediately to confirm the booking (full payment is required if the booking is made within six weeks of the charter start date).
• A completed Booking Form, including evidence of sailing experience and copies of relevant Skipper and First Mate certificates, if applicable.
• A completed Charter Agreement.
• Upon receipt of the completed documentation and deposit, the COMPANY will confirm the charter in writing.
• No agreement shall exist until acceptance of the booking by Bridge Global Trade and Development Ltd.
b) Booking an Individual Place in the Crew
• A 50% deposit or, in some cases, a specified amount is due immediately to confirm the booking (full payment is required if the booking is made within six weeks of the charter start date).
• Completion of the online Booking Form for the specific event.
• Upon receipt of the completed Booking Form and payment, the COMPANY will confirm the booking in writing.
• No agreement shall exist until acceptance of the booking by Bridge Global Trade and Development Ltd.
Before departure, the following is required:
• Final balance payment (a final invoice will be issued six weeks before the charter).
• Crew details for all persons on board, including copies of passport or driving licence for the Skipper and First Mate.
• Security deposit payment, if applicable, no later than two days before the charter.
3.Security Deposit
3.1 For day sailing trips with the COMPANY’s skipper or skippered charters (excluding races), the security deposit is £0.
3.2 For skippered race charters or bareboat charters, the CHARTERER must pay a refundable security deposit by bank transfer or credit card no later than two days before the start of the Charter Period.
Security deposit amounts are as follows:
£3,000 – non-racing charters
£3,500 – racing charters
£4,000 – charters with a history of prior damage
If, during a bareboat charter, the CHARTERER is involved in one or more separate incidents, an additional security deposit may be required before the charter can continue.
The security deposit may not be applied towards the charter fee or final balance.
Upon return of the yacht and following inspection, the COMPANY shall refund the relevant security deposit as soon as reasonably practicable, provided no damage has occurred.
Where damage is identified, the CHARTERER shall be liable for all resulting losses and costs. The COMPANY may retain part or all of the security deposit and pursue additional recovery where losses exceed the deposit amount. The CHARTERER will be provided with reasonable evidence of damage upon request.
3.3 The CHARTERER shall be liable for losses arising from the COMPANY’s insurer refusing cover due to the CHARTERER’s negligence, wilful misconduct or deliberate default.
3.4 In the event of a dispute, the COMPANY may retain the security deposit until the matter is resolved. Repairs shall be carried out by repairers appointed by the COMPANY, acting reasonably.
3.5 The security deposit must be available as cleared funds by the charter start date.
3.6 Any remaining balance of the security deposit shall be returned within five days of the yacht’s return or, in the event of a dispute, upon its resolution.
3.7 A special refundable security deposit of £1,500 applies to spinnaker sail hire per event.
4.Behaviour
4.1 The CHARTERER accepts responsibility for the conduct of all members of the party. The COMPANY is not responsible for underage consumption of alcohol.
The COMPANY reserves the right, acting reasonably and in the interests of safety and operational integrity, to terminate the charter without refund where a material breach occurs, including failure to comply with instructions, illegal behaviour, or conduct that is threatening, abusive or dangerous. This shall not affect any rights required by law.
5.Acceptance and Return of Yacht by CHARTERER
5.1 Upon arrival at the COMPANY’s base, the CHARTERER shall be given up to two hours to inspect the yacht, its equipment and inventory. If no objections are raised within this period, the yacht shall be deemed accepted in good condition.
5.2 The Skipper and/or First Mate shall receive a full yacht briefing prior to departure and must provide a passage plan and completed Next of Kin form.
5.3 The yacht must be returned to the home port on the date and time specified. Late return may incur additional charges calculated at one and a half times the daily charter fee, representing a genuine pre-estimate of the losses likely to be incurred. The COMPANY reserves the right to charge £20 per hour for cleaning if the yacht is not returned in a satisfactory condition.
6.Termination and Repossession
If the CHARTERER commits or is reasonably likely to commit a serious or material breach of these Terms & Conditions, the COMPANY may terminate the agreement and repossess the yacht without prejudice to any accrued rights.
7.Cancellation or Amendment
7.1 Where cancellation occurs due to force majeure, the CHARTERER may reschedule the charter within 13 months or receive a refund of payments made, less any costs already incurred.
7.2 Where the COMPANY cancels for reasons other than force majeure, the CHARTERER shall be entitled to a full refund.
7.3 Cancellation by the CHARTERER does not release the CHARTERER from liability for payments due.
7.4 If the COMPANY successfully resells the charter for the same period, the CHARTERER may be entitled to a refund of the charter fee less any difference in price.
7.5 Amendments are subject to availability and must be requested in writing.
7.6 Failure to pay sums due or to take delivery of the yacht entitles the COMPANY to treat the agreement as repudiated.
8.The Yacht
8.1 The COMPANY shall provide a yacht in good and seaworthy condition in compliance with applicable regulations.
8.2 The COMPANY’s liability for failure to deliver the yacht shall be limited to a refund of sums paid and reasonable related costs.
8.3 The COMPANY shall not be liable for delays or failure caused by force majeure events.
8.4 Yacht specifications may vary.
8.5 Personal gear is carried at the CHARTERER’s own risk.
9.Required Yacht Charter Qualifications
9.1 For skippered charters, the COMPANY shall provide a suitably qualified RYA skipper, who shall have full authority over navigation and safety.
9.2 Bareboat charters require appropriate RYA qualifications and sufficient experience.
10.Insurance and Liabilities
10.1 The yacht shall be insured for its full value with third-party cover of not less than £3,000,000.
10.2 Nothing in these Terms & Conditions shall limit or exclude liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.
10.3 The CHARTERER shall not do anything to invalidate the yacht’s insurance and must notify the COMPANY immediately of any incident likely to give rise to a claim.
10.4 Where major damage renders the yacht unusable, reasonable alternative arrangements may be offered. No further compensation shall be payable except where required by law.
10.5 The CHARTERER is strongly advised to obtain personal travel and accident insurance.
11.Participant’s Obligations
11.1 The CHARTERER warrants appropriate competence and medical fitness.
11.2 Any relevant medical conditions must be disclosed to the Skipper prior to departure.
11.3 The CHARTERER shall comply with all reasonable instructions of the Skipper.
11.4 The CHARTERER shall be liable for damage beyond fair wear and tear.
11.5 All applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
12.Photography
12.1 Images taken during charters may be used by the COMPANY for legitimate marketing purposes unless objection is raised at the time.
13.Gift Cards
13.1 Gift cards are issued with a monetary value and may be redeemed against any sailing experience or service offered by Bridge Sailing, subject to availability.
13.2 Gift cards are not issued for a specific service or date. The final service, price and applicable VAT rate will be determined at the time of booking and redemption.
13.3 Gift cards may be used as full or part payment. Any price difference must be paid at the time of booking. No cash refund will be given for any unused balance.
13.4 Gift cards are non-refundable, non-transferable and may not be exchanged for cash.
13.5 Gift cards are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase unless otherwise stated.
13.6 VAT (if applicable) will be charged at the time of redemption in accordance with UK VAT legislation.
14.General
14.1 Additional terms may apply to race charters.
14.2 This Agreement is governed by English law and subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
14.3 If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
14.4 This complaints procedure does not affect the CHARTERER’s statutory rights. Any complaint should be raised immediately and followed up in writing within 14 days to:
Customer Relations Department, Bridge Global Trade and Development Ltd, 30 Church Path, Gosport, PO12 1NR.
COMPANY – The owner of the boats: Bridge Global Trade and Development Ltd (Company number 11375339).
CHARTERER – A person or company who books a charter of a yacht or a place in the crew for a specific sailing event.
FORCE MAJEURE – In these Terms & Conditions, “force majeure” means any event or circumstance beyond the reasonable control of the COMPANY or the CHARTERER which makes performance of the charter impossible or impracticable, including but not limited to acts of God, extreme weather conditions, fire, flood, storm, epidemic, war, terrorism, civil unrest, governmental actions or regulations, strikes, lock-outs or other labour disputes, collision, or last-minute cancellation of a regatta by the organisers for safety or regulatory reasons.
1.Booking and Payment
1.1 To confirm a reservation, an advance payment of 50% of the order value or, in some cases, a specified amount must be made immediately.
1.2 The balance payment must be paid to Bridge Global Trade and Development Ltd (the COMPANY) no later than 6 (six) weeks prior to the commencement of the charter service.
1.3 Payment may be made by cash, credit card (2% surcharge), debit card or bank transfer. COMPANY bank account details are:
Account Name: Bridge Global Trade and Development Ltd
Sort Code: 40-07-06
Account Number: 21790471
1.4 By making a booking, the CHARTERER confirms acceptance of these Terms & Conditions and warrants the accuracy of all information provided on the Booking Form and in all other communications.2.Booking Procedure
To make a booking, the CHARTERER may contact the COMPANY by telephone or via the website www.bridgesailing.co.uk. The person making the booking must be 18 years of age or over and have the legal capacity and authority to enter into this agreement on behalf of all members of the party.
a) Full Charter of the Yacht
• A 50% deposit or, in some cases, a specified amount is due immediately to confirm the booking (full payment is required if the booking is made within six weeks of the charter start date).
• A completed Booking Form, including evidence of sailing experience and copies of relevant Skipper and First Mate certificates, if applicable.
• A completed Charter Agreement.
• Upon receipt of the completed documentation and deposit, the COMPANY will confirm the charter in writing.
• No agreement shall exist until acceptance of the booking by Bridge Global Trade and Development Ltd.
b) Booking an Individual Place in the Crew
• A 50% deposit or, in some cases, a specified amount is due immediately to confirm the booking (full payment is required if the booking is made within six weeks of the charter start date).
• Completion of the online Booking Form for the specific event.
• Upon receipt of the completed Booking Form and payment, the COMPANY will confirm the booking in writing.
• No agreement shall exist until acceptance of the booking by Bridge Global Trade and Development Ltd.
Before departure, the following is required:
• Final balance payment (a final invoice will be issued six weeks before the charter).
• Crew details for all persons on board, including copies of passport or driving licence for the Skipper and First Mate.
• Security deposit payment, if applicable, no later than two days before the charter.
3.Security Deposit
3.1 For day sailing trips with the COMPANY’s skipper or skippered charters (excluding races), the security deposit is £0.
3.2 For skippered race charters or bareboat charters, the CHARTERER must pay a refundable security deposit by bank transfer or credit card no later than two days before the start of the Charter Period.
Security deposit amounts are as follows:
£3,000 – non-racing charters
£3,500 – racing charters
£4,000 – charters with a history of prior damage
If, during a bareboat charter, the CHARTERER is involved in one or more separate incidents, an additional security deposit may be required before the charter can continue.
The security deposit may not be applied towards the charter fee or final balance.
Upon return of the yacht and following inspection, the COMPANY shall refund the relevant security deposit as soon as reasonably practicable, provided no damage has occurred.
Where damage is identified, the CHARTERER shall be liable for all resulting losses and costs. The COMPANY may retain part or all of the security deposit and pursue additional recovery where losses exceed the deposit amount. The CHARTERER will be provided with reasonable evidence of damage upon request.
3.3 The CHARTERER shall be liable for losses arising from the COMPANY’s insurer refusing cover due to the CHARTERER’s negligence, wilful misconduct or deliberate default.
3.4 In the event of a dispute, the COMPANY may retain the security deposit until the matter is resolved. Repairs shall be carried out by repairers appointed by the COMPANY, acting reasonably.
3.5 The security deposit must be available as cleared funds by the charter start date.
3.6 Any remaining balance of the security deposit shall be returned within five days of the yacht’s return or, in the event of a dispute, upon its resolution.
3.7 A special refundable security deposit of £1,500 applies to spinnaker sail hire per event.
4.Behaviour
4.1 The CHARTERER accepts responsibility for the conduct of all members of the party. The COMPANY is not responsible for underage consumption of alcohol.
The COMPANY reserves the right, acting reasonably and in the interests of safety and operational integrity, to terminate the charter without refund where a material breach occurs, including failure to comply with instructions, illegal behaviour, or conduct that is threatening, abusive or dangerous. This shall not affect any rights required by law.
5.Acceptance and Return of Yacht by CHARTERER
5.1 Upon arrival at the COMPANY’s base, the CHARTERER shall be given up to two hours to inspect the yacht, its equipment and inventory. If no objections are raised within this period, the yacht shall be deemed accepted in good condition.
5.2 The Skipper and/or First Mate shall receive a full yacht briefing prior to departure and must provide a passage plan and completed Next of Kin form.
5.3 The yacht must be returned to the home port on the date and time specified. Late return may incur additional charges calculated at one and a half times the daily charter fee, representing a genuine pre-estimate of the losses likely to be incurred. The COMPANY reserves the right to charge £20 per hour for cleaning if the yacht is not returned in a satisfactory condition.
6.Termination and Repossession
If the CHARTERER commits or is reasonably likely to commit a serious or material breach of these Terms & Conditions, the COMPANY may terminate the agreement and repossess the yacht without prejudice to any accrued rights.
7.Cancellation or Amendment
7.1 Where cancellation occurs due to force majeure, the CHARTERER may reschedule the charter within 13 months or receive a refund of payments made, less any costs already incurred.
7.2 Where the COMPANY cancels for reasons other than force majeure, the CHARTERER shall be entitled to a full refund.
7.3 Cancellation by the CHARTERER does not release the CHARTERER from liability for payments due.
7.4 If the COMPANY successfully resells the charter for the same period, the CHARTERER may be entitled to a refund of the charter fee less any difference in price.
7.5 Amendments are subject to availability and must be requested in writing.
7.6 Failure to pay sums due or to take delivery of the yacht entitles the COMPANY to treat the agreement as repudiated.
8.The Yacht
8.1 The COMPANY shall provide a yacht in good and seaworthy condition in compliance with applicable regulations.
8.2 The COMPANY’s liability for failure to deliver the yacht shall be limited to a refund of sums paid and reasonable related costs.
8.3 The COMPANY shall not be liable for delays or failure caused by force majeure events.
8.4 Yacht specifications may vary.
8.5 Personal gear is carried at the CHARTERER’s own risk.
9.Required Yacht Charter Qualifications
9.1 For skippered charters, the COMPANY shall provide a suitably qualified RYA skipper, who shall have full authority over navigation and safety.
9.2 Bareboat charters require appropriate RYA qualifications and sufficient experience.
10.Insurance and Liabilities
10.1 The yacht shall be insured for its full value with third-party cover of not less than £3,000,000.
10.2 Nothing in these Terms & Conditions shall limit or exclude liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.
10.3 The CHARTERER shall not do anything to invalidate the yacht’s insurance and must notify the COMPANY immediately of any incident likely to give rise to a claim.
10.4 Where major damage renders the yacht unusable, reasonable alternative arrangements may be offered. No further compensation shall be payable except where required by law.
10.5 The CHARTERER is strongly advised to obtain personal travel and accident insurance.
11.Participant’s Obligations
11.1 The CHARTERER warrants appropriate competence and medical fitness.
11.2 Any relevant medical conditions must be disclosed to the Skipper prior to departure.
11.3 The CHARTERER shall comply with all reasonable instructions of the Skipper.
11.4 The CHARTERER shall be liable for damage beyond fair wear and tear.
11.5 All applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
12.Photography
12.1 Images taken during charters may be used by the COMPANY for legitimate marketing purposes unless objection is raised at the time.
13.Gift Cards
13.1 Gift cards are issued with a monetary value and may be redeemed against any sailing experience or service offered by Bridge Sailing, subject to availability.
13.2 Gift cards are not issued for a specific service or date. The final service, price and applicable VAT rate will be determined at the time of booking and redemption.
13.3 Gift cards may be used as full or part payment. Any price difference must be paid at the time of booking. No cash refund will be given for any unused balance.
13.4 Gift cards are non-refundable, non-transferable and may not be exchanged for cash.
13.5 Gift cards are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase unless otherwise stated.
13.6 VAT (if applicable) will be charged at the time of redemption in accordance with UK VAT legislation.
14.General
14.1 Additional terms may apply to race charters.
14.2 This Agreement is governed by English law and subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
14.3 If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
14.4 This complaints procedure does not affect the CHARTERER’s statutory rights. Any complaint should be raised immediately and followed up in writing within 14 days to:
Customer Relations Department, Bridge Global Trade and Development Ltd, 30 Church Path, Gosport, PO12 1NR.