Terms and Conditions of Day Hire

1 Booking

1.1 This booking is between you (the hirer) and Joshua day Boat Hire ( the

company)

2 Application

2.1. These conditions apply whether or not a contract of hire has been entered

into as a result of a quotation being oﬀered and accepted or whether a contract

has been made verbally or in writing

3 Quotations

3.1 Quotations are made subject to the boat suiting the hirers requirements

being available at the time of acceptance.

Quotations are based on costs prevailing at the time and in accordance with

details provided by the hirer.

4 Terms of booking

4.1 A non-refundable deposit of either £70 or £85 ( depending on the day) will be

required at the time of the booking.

4.2 The balance of the Hire is payable a week prior to taking the boat.

4.3 A damage deposit of £100 must be paid on the day of hire prior to taking the

boat. This will be refunded in full on the return of the boat in the same condition

as prior to the hire. For same sex/ hen/ stag parties the deposit is £200

4.4 Full contact details for the hirer must be provided prior to booking.

4.5. The number of people in the party must be provided prior to booking.

4.6 The company will not accept bookings from hirers under the age of 18 years.

4.7. The company reserves the right to refuse to hand over the boat to any

person, who in their opinion is not suitable to take charge.

4.8 A refund of the full amount of the booking will be paid if the booking has to

be cancelled due to the fault of the company.

4.9 There is an alcohol limit to beallowed onboard. All alcohol must be declared

before boarding. No spirits will be allowed. 2 alcoholic drinks per person

5 Conditions of hire

5.1. No more than 10 people may be aboard the boat at any time. You may not

exceed the boats maximum capacity of 10 people.

We reserve the right to terminate the hire immediately if we believe that the

capacity has been breached.

5.2. The boat must be returned by 6pm. You will be charged an additional £20 per

hour if returned late.

5.3 Life jackets are provided for the hirer and all their party.

6 Insurance

6.1. The company insures the boat against public liability risks.

6.2. The policy does not cover personal accident or the hirers belongings.

Neither does it cover any accident from misuse of the craft while under the

inﬂuence of drugs and alcohol

7 Safety rules

7.1 The hirer agrees to observe the following rules relating to Health and Safety

of the persons on the boat, other persons and the boat and other property.

7.1.1 Not to use the boat to tow other crafts

7.1.2 To observe the 4 mph speed limit.

7.1.3. The boat is not to be controlled by a person under the age of 18 years at

any time or who is under the inﬂuence of alcohol or drugs.

7.1.4 Life jackets are recommended for all persons.

8 Accidents

8.1 The hirer is responsible for the safe navigation of the boat. If there is any

accident or damage to the boat, the hirer must :-

8.1.1 Obtain the names and addresses of any people aboard another boat

involved, including the boat owner

8.1.2 Notify the boat owner immediately with details of the damage

8.1.3 Not under any circumstances admit or allow any person aboard the boat

admit liability

8.2 If the company’s insurance is invalid or aﬀected by any act of the hirer then

the hirer shall indemnify the company in respect of all liability claims, loss,

damage or expenses incurred

9. Exemption

9.1 The company shall not be liable for any matter arising which was out of the

reasonable control of the company at the time of its occurrence and was not due

to the negligence of the company, including:-

9.1.1. Death or personal injury of the hirers or their crew

9.1.2 Loss or damage to property

9.1.3 non fulﬁlment of the booking due to maintenance, interruptions, damage,

problems or defects in cruising or severe adverse weather conditions