Club Boats - Terms and Conditions

Teesdale Sailing and Watersports Club - Use of Club Boats Terms and Conditions

The club agrees to allow club members to use of club boats for daily use with the following terms and conditions attached.

Terms:
By using a club boat/SUP/kayak, the user accepts these terms and conditions. Where the user is not an adult, the parent/guardian also accepts the terms and conditions.

• That the user must be a paid-up member of the club. Where the sailor is a not an adult; at least one parent, grandparent or guardian must be a paid-up member of the club.
• That the user will exercise due care and attention in their use and storage of the boat and equipment.
• That the boat/SUP/Kayak is only to be used at Grassholme Reservoir unless by prior written agreement of the Club Committee.
• That use of club craft is at the users own risk. By using club craft, the user is accepting they are capable of handling the craft in the prevailing conditions, and that the club bears no responsibility in this regard.
• That if they use craft in an unacceptable manner may be required to return to shore by the Officer of the Day or Safety Boat Officer, and that they will comply with any instruction in this regard.
• That the user must not lend the boat/SUP/kayak or any associated equipment to any third party without the permission of the Officer of the Day.
• That the user will not remove, cover or deface any of the club branding provided with the boat and equipment.
• That the user will return the boat/SUP/kayak, and any associated equipment, to the club in the same condition as it was borrowed, barring fair wear and tear. The user will report any damage/defects on the boat/SUP/kayak to the OOD who will add these to the bosun's list.

Maintenance and Insurance:

• The club shall be responsible for the cost of any repairs needed owing to normal usage
• The user shall be responsible for any losses or repairs owing to negligence on the part of the user up to a value of £50
• Where the boat is subject to an insurance claim, the user will be responsible for the cost of any insurance excess (£50) if the Club Committee deem the users actions to be negligent.

Early termination:

• Sailors found to be in breach of any boat terms and conditions accept that the club has the sole right to withdraw the use of a club boat at any time and that the club's decision, in this respect, will be final.