Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions for most of our activities are as follows. See section below for Terms and Conditions that relate to our activities with Tall Ships.

1]The yacht is fully insured against accidents and third party liability but responsibility is not accepted for personal accidents, damage or loss attributable to your negligence, recklessness or gross misconduct. FCS reserves the right to hold any student liable for any/all damage or loss resulting from negligence or misconduct.

2]Personal Insurance. You are strongly advised to arrange your own insurance at the time of booking to cover against personal accident, cancellation, medical and repatriation etc. One such company, whom we have a relationship with, that offers this type of policy is Top Sail Insurance (www.topsailinsurance.com/firstclasssailing) but you should make your own enquiries.

3]The deposit is non-returnable once received. The balance of monies due is payable 8 weeks before the course/charter commences. If the booking is made within 8 weeks of departure the full sum is due at time of booking.

4]If you wish to cancel: Booked dates are final. It is not possible to change dates once you have booked. You may cancel your course at any time. Written notification [email] must be received by our sales team. Cancellation will be effective on the day notification is received. Cancellation charges are as follows. Period before departure: 57+ days: deposit only; 29-56 days: 50% of total; 22-28 days: 70% of total; 21 days or less: 100% of total. If the reasons for your cancellation are covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges. A cancellation invoice will be issued on request. Where a deposit amount has not been specified at the time of booking it shall be 25% for refund purposes.

5]If we cancel your course: Arrangements for courses are made many months in advance. We reserve the right in any circumstances to cancel a course or your booking. If we cancel your booking our liability is limited to monies already paid, which will be refunded. We may offer as an alternative a replacement course, which you may choose to accept in place of a refund. Such an offer once accepted, constitutes a new booking subject to all the aforesaid terms and conditions. Occasionally we may need to make changes which may include, but are not limited to: a] a change of destination, b] change of departure point, c] change of vessel, d] change of instructor. Such matters do not constitute conditions of the contract and changes to them by us do not constitute a cancellation.

6]Should you at any time feel that a course has not met your expectations or you have a concern, it is vital that you bring the issue to the attention of your instructor. The issue may be resolved by him/her. If more appropriate please notify First Class Sailing’s office at the earliest possible opportunity. Telephone 0203 006 3717 /07554290474. We may not be able to offer alternative arrangements for comments received after the course is completed, if the issue could have been solved or ameliorated at the time.

7] It must be recognised that boating is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of

risk. By taking part in the Event, you agree and acknowledge that:

i) You are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and you accept responsibility exposing yourself to such

inherent risk whilst taking part in your course/trip/event;

ii) You will comply at all times with the instructions of the Instructor/Skipper particularly with regard to handling of boats, wearing of

life jackets aids and the wearing of suitable clothing for the conditions;

iii) You accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by your own negligence;

iv) You will not participate in the course/trip/event if [under the influence of]/OR [your ability to skipper a vessel is impaired by]

alcohol, drugs or if otherwise unfit to participate

v) You are aware of the inherent risk of exposure to any contagious disease that other participants in the course/trip/event may be

carrying and you accept responsibility for exposing yourself to such inherent risk whilst taking part in the course/trip/event;

vi) You have satisfied yourself as to your [suitability]/[eligibility] for the course you are attending

vii) You will inform the organiser if there have been any changes to information provided at the time of the course/trip/event.

8] I do not object to appearing in photographs, video footage, radio or newspaper interviews, social networking/media that may

be used by First Class Sailing Ltd or the media.

9] You will not be able to sail with us if you are positive for Covid and in such a situation you will not be eligible for a refund. You

are advised to take suitable precautions to ensure you do not catch Covid in the run up to sailing with us.

Terms and Conditions for activities relating to Tall Ships (Challenger 72)

1] Conditions of Booking

The Tall Ships Limited Conditions of Booking (the “TS Conditions”) appended to this Booking Form are hereby incorporated into and form an integral part of this Booking Form, subject to the following amendments:

i) In clause 1.1 of the TS Conditions, the reference to Tall Ships Limited is to be taken as being a reference to First Class Sailing Ltd;

ii) In clause 2.1.15 of the TS Conditions, the reference to Tall Ships Limited is to be taken as being a reference to First Class Sailing Ltd;

iii) In clauses 2.1.20 and 9.12 of the TS Conditions, the references to “our website” is to be taken as being a reference to Tall Ships Limited’s website;

iv) Clause 3.1 of the TS Conditions is replaced with the following:

“We are First Class Sailing Ltd, a company incorporated and registered in England and Wales with company number 05644163 whose registered office is at Unit 16, Building 2 Shamrock, Quay, William Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 5QL”;

v) Clause 3.2 of the TS Conditions is replaced with the following:

“You can contact us by telephoning 0203 006 3717 or 023 8001 1077 or by writing to us at info@firstclasssailing.com or at our registered office”;

vi) Clause 5.1 of the TS Conditions is replaced with the following:

“You may book with us directly by telephone on 0203 006 3717 or 023 8001 1077 or via www.firstclasssailing.com”;

vii) In clause 9.17 of the TS Conditions, the reference to “the Crew Member Information Form and Agreement” is to be taken as being a reference to First Class Sailing Limited’s crew information form and the words “(the template for which is attached as the Appendix to these Conditions of Booking)” shall be taken as deleted;

viii) In clauses 12.1 and 12.2 of the TS Conditions, the reference to the “Website” shall be taken as being a reference to First Class Sailing Ltd’s website: www.firstclasssailing.com;

ix) In clause 12.3 of the TS Conditions, the Voyage Fee and Travel Insurance Premium (where applicable) are to be paid as follows:

If total due is less than and including £500 full amount upon booking. If total due is £501 or more then 30% of Voyage Fee plus Travel Insurance Premium (where applicable),then balance 12 weeks before Voyage start date;

x) In clause 13.5 of the TS Conditions, our liability in case of cancellation of an individual booking is to be limited as follows. Booked dates are final. It is not possible to change dates once you have booked. You may cancel your booking at any time. Written notification [email] must be received by our sales team. Cancellation will be effective on the day notification is received. Cancellation charges are as follows. Period before departure: 120+ days: deposit only; 56-119 days: 50% of total; 28-55 days: 70% of total; 28 days or less: 100% of total;

xi) In clause 13.6 of the TS Conditions, our liability in case of cancellation of a group booking is to be limited as follows: Booked dates are final. It is not possible to change dates once you have booked. You may cancel your booking at any time. Written notification [email] must be received by our sales team. Cancellation will be effective on the day notification is received. Cancellation charges are as follows. Period before departure: 300+ days: deposit only; 150-299 days: 50% of total; 29-149 days: 90% of total; 28 days or less: 100% of total;

xii) In clause 16 of the TS Conditions, the reference to the “Website” shall be taken as being a reference to First Class Sailing Ltd’s website: www.firstclasssailing.com.

2] It must be recognised that boating is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk. By taking part in the voyage, you agree and acknowledge that:

i) You are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and you accept responsibility exposing yourself to such inherent risk whilst taking part in voyage;

ii) You will comply at all times with the instructions of the Skipper particularly with regard to handling of the boat, wearing of life jackets/ aids and the wearing of suitable clothing for the conditions;

iii) You accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by your own negligence, recklessness or misconduct;

iv) You will not participate in the voyage if [under the influence of]/OR [your ability to perform as crew is impaired by] alcohol, drugs or if otherwise unfit to participate

v) You are aware of the inherent risk of exposure to any contagious disease that other participants in the voyage may be carrying and you accept responsibility for exposing yourself to such inherent risk whilst taking part in the voyage;

vi) You have satisfied yourself as to your [suitability]/[eligibility] for the voyage

vii) You will inform the organiser if there have been any changes to information provided at the time of the voyage.

3] Customers Declaration

I do not object to appearing in photographs, video footage, radio or newspaper interviews, social networking/media that may be used by First Class Sailing Ltd or the media.

I have read and understood the terms and conditions and completed the health declaration. I declare that the information I have given is true and accurate. If these details change prior to arrival I undertake to inform First Class Sailing [FCS] in writing at once.

4] You will not be able to sail with us if you are positive for Covid and in such a situation you will not be eligible for a refund. You are advised to take suitable precautions to ensure you do not catch Covid in the run up to sailing with us.

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