ELITE SAILING BOOKING CONDITIONS         (Press your browsers print button to print)

1. A 25% deposit (£50 minimum) is payable at the time of booking. This deposit is not returnable if you cancel (see conditions 3 and 4). We will then send an acknowledgement together with joining instructions and invoice for the balance. The balance is payable in full 6 weeks before the cruise or course. If there is less than 6 weeks to go before the cruise or course date, the fee is payable in full at the time of booking.

2. We will take provisional bookings by telephone and hold them for one week within which time we need a completed and signed booking form and deposit. A booking is only confirmed when we have acknowledged receipt of the booking form.

3. If for any reason we are unable to run the course we will refund all fees paid and our liability will cease thereafter.

4. If you have to cancel before 6 weeks before the course start date we will refund the fees paid less the 25% deposit. If you cancel with less than 6 weeks to go you remain liable for the full amount, although we will try to fill your place and repay you the fee less deposit should we succeed.

5. The minimum age for all cruises and courses is 16 years, unless an exception is agreed in writing.

6. Elite Sailing and Elite Charters, their servants, agents and employees are not under any liability whatsoever in respect of personal injury, loss or damage to effects, howsoever caused, while you are attending a cruise or course.

7. We recommend you take out travel insurance to cover loss of personal effects, medical expenses and cancellation. If you have difficulty, we may be able to assist.

8. While you are aboard the boat you must accept the authority of the skipper in all matters concerning the operation of the yacht and the safety of you and all others aboard.

9. Before booking please ensure that you have honestly declared any illnesses or disabilities. These will not necessarily preclude you from taking part, but it is essential to the safety of you and others that the skipper is aware of them.

10. Please note that for all offshore sailing except corporate entertainment it is customary for crews to participate in domestic duties aboard including cooking and light cleaning.

11. Before booking, please satisfy yourself that you have received adequate guidance on the suitability of the cruise or course you are joining.

12. Please make cheques payable to Elite Sailing.