CONDITIONS OF HIRE

A boat is not booked until a completed and signed booking form and deposit of 20% has been received by us. All crew names should be shown on the form.

Changes of crew are not permitted during the hire period except by prior agreement with us.
The Hirer is responsible for the whole of the Hire Fee, the balance of which is due one month before the hire date.
The owners have a policy of continual improvement and reserve the right to alter craft and/or equipment without giving prior notice.
Hirings commence at 2pm on the Friday’s and Monday’s booked.

The boat must be returned to the owners moorings and vacated no later than 9am on the day of return.

 

HIRERS RESPONSIBILITY
The Hirer will be shown over the boat and its equipment and offered initial guidance on handling the boat as necessary. After this the Hirer becomes responsible for the boat and its equipment. We use all reasonable care to ensure that the boat is in good condition when handed over, but no responsibility is accepted for loss of time, non-fulfilment of programmes or expense through any defect, breakdown or accident to the boat, equipment or machinery.
Particular care should be given to the correct operation of locks (refer to information we provide) as the Hirer is responsible for any claims made by British Waterways for loss of water or damage to property.
In the event of curtailment of the holiday through accident or illness of the Hirer, we will help with transport and take over responsibility of returning the boat to base.
We cannot accept responsibility for delays or limits to cruising due to British Waterways directives. No return of Hire Fees can be made in these circumstances.

 

OWNERS RIGHTS
We reserve the right to refuse to hand over a boat to any Hirer we consider not suitable to take charge. In such a case the Hire Fee will be returned in full and all liability of the Hirer and ourselves shall cease.

In addition we reserve the right to terminate the hire of a boat at any time if the conduct of the Hirer endangers or gives offence to other waterway users. In these circumstances we will take over the responsibility of returning the boat to our base.

Our boats hold British Waterways Boat Safety Certificates and are covered by current Licences and Insurance.

 

AVAILABILITY OF CRAFT. If due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control the Company is unable to provide the Hirer with the Boat/s booked or a suitable alternative, the Company will refund all Hire Charges paid in full, but the Hirer shall have no further claims upon the Company.

 

BREAKDOWN. The Hirer shall have no claim upon the Company as a result of any breakdown or failure of the Boat/s , its engine/s or equipment. Where such a breakdown is caused by the negligence of the Hirer, the Company shall have the right to claim upon the Hirer in respect of expenses involved in rectifying the matter.

 

RESTRICTED CRUISING. the Company accepts no liability and shall not be bound to make any financial adjustment in the event of cruising waters being restricted through repair work, floods, drought or fuel becoming restricted or rationed or any other cause beyond the control of the Company. In the event of no cruising being possible, the Boat/s shall be treated as a moored house boat and the Hire Charge reduced by 1/3.

RETURNABLE DEPOSIT.

A total sum of £100 per booking is added to all cruise accounts as a damage and accident deposit.

During the week following the cruise this sum will be returned to the Hirer less any deductions in respect of loss or damage.

Late return of boats are charged at £20 per hour and excessively dirty condition charged accordingly

 

EQUIPMENT. The Hirer undertakes to report, and may be requested to pay for any equipment lost, broken or stolen or damaged. Unsuitable substitutes are not accepted

 

HIRER'S PROPERTY. The Company accepts no liability for loss or damage to the Hirer's property whilst on the Boat/s or premises of the Company, however caused.

 

HIRERS. Bookings will not be accepted from Hirers under 21 years of age.

Mixed parties preferred.

 

ANIMALS . House-trained pets only may be brought.