Training Terms and Conditions

1.        The sailing yacht ‘Chewsy’ is operated by Second Wind Sailing. Second Wind Sailing is an RYA recognised training centre.

2.       The training agreement is made between Second Wind Sailing and the individual booking the training [the student]

3.       The training course fee set by Second Wind Sailing includes tuition by an appropriately qualified instructor, fuel, and use of wet weather gear [excluding boots.] On 5 day courses it also includes 5 nights accommodation, all meals from breakfast on day one to lunch on day five, and all harbour and marina charges.

4.       All bookings must be accompanied by a booking form and a non refundable deposit of £100.00. In the event of the booking being made within 4 weeks of the training date the full cost will be due.

5.       In the case of unavoidable cancellation of the training course by Second Wind Sailing an alternative training course date may be offered. If this is not acceptable all monies will be returned and the liability of Second Wind Sailing will cease. In the case of cancellation by the student, cancellation more than 4 weeks prior to the course date, only the deposit will be retained by Second Wind Sailing. If the booking is cancelled by the student within 4 weeks of the training course date the full cost will be retained.

6.       In the case of adverse weather conditions or predicted adverse weather conditions it may be necessary to vary the course start or end place. In this case transport will be arranged, if required, to the original embarkation place. At no time is there a guarantee of embarkation place or itinerary.

7.       The owner of the vessel and Second Wind Sailing will not be liable for any loss, damage, death or personal injury to any student. Second Wind Sailing have a £3,000,000 Third party and passenger liability insurance which affords protection, on standard marine terms to any student in control of the training vessel under the direct supervision of our instructor. Second Wind Sailing accepts no responsibility other than the provision of said insurance for any claim that may be brought to bear. RYA Instructors do not accept responsibility for any loss damage or injury suffered by persons and/or their property arising out of or during the course of their activities whilst training or instructing unless such injury loss or damage was cause by or resulted from negligence or deliberate act.

8.       Second Wind Sailing operates a strict No Smoking policy below decks aboard ‘Chewsy’.  A designated smoking area will be assigned by the instructor above decks if required.

9.       Although it may not affect the clients ability to take part in the training activities, it is important that details of any medical conditions or treatment being taken are made known to Second Wind Sailing staff prior to the training dates.

Decisions made by the Instructor are final in respect of the safety of the vessel and well - being of the students. This may entail change of route, or in extreme cases curtailment of the training activity. The instructor will remain the sole judge of all matters concerning seamanship and safety of the vessel. If any student fails to comply with the reasonable requests of the instructor, the instructor may return the vessel to the nearest marina or harbour whereupon the student will be disembarked and the student will not be entitled to any part of the training fee or any other recompense. The student will be responsible for the cost of his onward journey.