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Booking Conditions

Deposit on Courses
The deposit is payable within 3 days of booking
Courses  - $200 per course + YA registraion and Insurance of $65
Course Programs - $500 + YA registraion and insurance of $65
Sailing Holidays - $500 (paid direct to our licensed Travel Agent)

The Balance
YA Courses - 14 days before the start of the course
RYA YA Courses - 60 days before start of course
Sailing Holidays - 60 days prior to charter
Refunds - are not available

Courses

Open dated Courses/lessons                                                                            From 1st  Januay 2008 courses are valid for 12 months from date purchase

Cancellation/rescheduling/change of dates
YA Keelboat Set Sail and Keeboat Skipper - More than 48 hours is required, inside 48 hours we have our boat and Instructor committed and we will charge a $30 rescheduling fee. 

YA Keelboat Spinnaker and Keelboat Racing  - More than 14 days notice is required, inside 14 days we have our boat, the crew and Instructor confirmed and we will charge a $30 rescheduling fee per session. To rebook - rebooking is on a standby basis and subject to availability. 

YA Bareboat & Offshore Crew Practical Courses - 31 days notice is required.
RYA YA Shorebased Theory and Practical Courses - 31 days notice is required.
Cancel or change of date within 30 days of the course start will forfeit 50% of fees paid.      Cancel or change of date within 14 days of the course start will forfeit 100% of fees paid.

We have booked our large expensive yachts and are committed to the hire and use of the yachts.  We advise to insure against lost of fees in case of emergency or sickness.  We do not provide insurance.

We will of course try to organize a replacement in the event of an emergency, however if we are unable to find a replacement the conditions above will be strickly enforced. No refunds available.

 

Inclement Weather

This is an outdoor sport and we ask that our Students arrive for the lesson. We provide light wet weather jackets.  The Instructor will decide for the reasons of safety if the lesson will continue. Should the lesson be cancelled then the full lesson will be rescheduled to a date convenient to the student.

 

Cancellation: All Courses & Programs

Cancel the Course or program within 5 days of booking the course, we will refund less a cancellation charge of $200 per course. Cancel outside 5 days of booking - No refund.

Pacific Sailing School Disclaimer
The student acknowledges that there are risks involved with any water sports and accordingly hereby releases Pacific Sailing School Pty Ltd and any of its employees or agents from any liability however arising from personal injury, financial loss or loss & damage to personal belongings.

Student Disclaimer to sign at start of each course

Welcome to Sailing

 

Today is your introduction to sailing on Sydney Harbour.  I know this will be the start of an incredible voyage.  Set Sail safely and have fun!  Please read our disclaimer and then sign this document and return it to our office prior to setting sail:

 

Some safety first, can you swim?  If not, ask your Instructor for a Personal Flotation Device. Please make sure that you are aware at all times of the boom, that you keep your head low and don't let your head be hit by the boom. Prior to setting sail, your Instructor will ask if you can swim and conduct a safety briefing. Please ensure that you have enclosed soft soled shoes.

 

Disclaimer - I acknowledge that there are risks involved with any water sports, and accordingly hereby release Pacific Sailing School Pty Ltd. and any of its employees or agents from any liability however arising from personal injury, financial loss or loss or damage of personal belongings. 

 

Booking Conditions - I have read and understood and agree to the booking conditions relating to rescheduling of lessons, cancellations and refunds, as set out in the Booking Schedule and on our website.

 

Photos - I AUTHORIZE /I DO NOT AUTHORIZE Pacific Sailing School or their agents to take photographs of me while I am participating in events organised through the School including sailing courses, social occasions, sailing holidays, racing and corporate events I understand the images may be altered and copy added and I waive the right to approve the finished product that may be reproduced on the School's website.  

Email news - I AUTHORIZE/I DO NOT AUTHORIZE Pacific Sailing School to add my name to their 'Rhumb Lines' newsletter list and email me the newsletter on a regular basis.