WIND WORKS
SAILING CENTER, INC.
CHARTER
POLICIES
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Qualified MEMBER |
Qualified NON-MEMBER |
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All |
Windworks
does not allow single-handed sailing.
All charters must have at least one qualified skipper and an
additional passenger who is – at a minimum- capable of using a cell phone or
VHF radio. |
Windworks
does not allow single-handed sailing.
All charters must have at least one qualified skipper and an
additional passenger who is – at a minimum- capable of using a cell phone or
VHF radio. |
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Types of charter available |
WEEKDAY Normally 9 AM to 5 PM, but can be extended
from 5 PM until dusk as a free
bonus for members, if there is no evening sail booked for the boat at
the time the reservation is made. Start times can be before 9 AM if: (1)
member has been previously checked out on the vessel, and (2) member makes
prior arrangements to board early at least 2 business day prior to sail. |
WEEKDAY 9 AM to 5 PM.
Vessel check-in is at 5 PM. Boat to be cleaned, secured and
inventoried by charterer by 5:00 PM, so that check-in by Wind Works personnel
can be completed. See charter contract
for late arrival penalties and other terms of charter. |
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WEEKDAY 1/2
DAY From 9
AM to 1 PM, or from 1 PM to 5 PM (or dusk, as a free bonus, if no evening sail is booked). |
1/2 DAY WEEKDAY N/A |
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3 WEEKDAYS Any three consecutive week days. Departure and return times are 12 PM
(noon). Each day is a twenty four hour
period starting from noon departure. Charterer is responsible for bedding and
charts outside one day cruising area.
Trips are subject to member qualifications. |
N/A |
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WEEK Any consecutive seven day period. Departure and return times are at 12 PM
(noon). Each day is a twenty four hour
period, counted from noon of the departure day. Additional days may be added to the trip at
the prorated weekly per day
rate. Charterer is responsible for
bedding and charts outside one day cruising area. Trips are subject to member qualifications. Week long charter rates are posted on the
website. Weeklong charters that cover a national holiday (3 day weekend), add
6% to the weekly rate. |
4 DAY A four day period (MON - FRI). Charter departure (start of check - in) and
return times are 12 PM (noon). A day
is counted as a 24 hour period, starting from 12 PM start time. From
June through Sept., trips are available on a Monday through Friday four day
basis only. Depending on
availability, may be booked two
weeks in advance. Charterer is
responsible for bedding and charts outside one day cruising area. Call for details. |
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WEEKEND DAY Same as WEEKDAY hours. |
WEEKEND
DAY Same hours as WEEKDAY. See non-member "standby" policy
below. |
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1/2 WEEKEND
DAY Same hours as described under WEEKDAY 1/2
DAY above. May not be booked in
advance during the prime season; same day reservations may be made. 1/2 day weekend sails may be booked in
advance during the discount season. |
1/2 WEEKEND
DAY N/A |
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EVENING Departure time is 6 PM on both weekdays and
weekend days. Return time is
dusk. Evening sails may be booked in
advance for weekdays. Weekend evening
sails may be booked on the day of weekend use for vessels not previously
booked. NOTE: MEMBER MUST HAVE SAILED
OR OTHERWISE BEEN CHE |
EVENING SAILS
N/A |
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Reservations |
Up to 2 advance bookings can be carried on
reservation calendar. |
Standby basis as described below for each type of
charter. |
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Members may book most types of sails up to four
months in advance. The only
restrictions are 1/2 DAY and EVENING sails on the WEEKEND during the PRIME
season. These can be booked the day
of the sail only. Note:
During the PRIME season members have priority booking on all vessels
until noon on Fridays for weekend day bookings. Members
should plan as far ahead as possible for all bookings in the PRIME season,
and should be aware that after noon on Fridays the public non-member waiting
list opens for bookings. |
Non-members
may call ahead for desired sailing dates. During PRIME season, names are
placed on a standby list in the order of names received. On the vessel release day, charterers are
contacted with vessel options. During
Discount season, the policies outlined below are relaxed and, depending on
demand, arrangements may be made for most types of bookings well in advance. Weekend Day
Charters Vessel selection and
charter confirmation made at noon the
day before the desired weekend day
charter. Weekday
Charters vessel selection and charter confirmation
made at noon the day before the desired weekend day charter. 4 Day
charters. Vessel selection and confirmation made one
calendar week prior to charter date (as projected availability permits). |
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Reservation deposit |
No reservation deposit required; see membership agreement. For cancellation policy, see membership
agreement. |
Required 100% of the total cost of the charter, due
at time of confirmation of the charter.
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Cancellations |
Cancellation charges: ·
3 days prior incurs no charge. · 48 hours prior incurs a 25% charge · 24 hours prior incurs a 50% charge · Same day cancellation incurs a 100% charge |
CANCELLATIONS by CHARTERER: A cancellation received before 48 hours, or two full calendar days, of the charter requires a cancellation payment of 50% of the total charter fee. A cancellation received within 24 hours of the charter start time will result in a 100% cancellation fee, unless the vessel can be rebooked. If rebooking occurs, charterer will receive refund equal to actual rebooked rental received less 10%. CANCELLATIONS
by WWSC: Beyond the charter elected cancellation policies noted above , WWSC
may cancel any charter at time of scheduled outing for any reason it deems
necessary for the safety of the charter guests. In case
of a WWSC determination to cancel, the charterer will receive a full
refund of deposit fees made. |
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Security deposit |
None required.
See membership contract for details on member responsibility for the
vessel insurance deductible. |
Required May be by credit card or check and is due
before departure. Returned or destroyed upon successful check-in by Wind
Works staff at end of trip. Amount
ranges from $750 to $3500, depending on vessel. |
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Check-outs |
Vessel check-out required for first time vessel
use; allow .5 to 1.5 hours depending on vessel. Check-outs may be arranged for times prior
to day of sail, if desired. Vessel
manual and skipper’s log (checklist) to be completed for each trip. It is member's responsibility to bring any
discrepancies to Windworks staff attention prior to leaving the dock, and to
inspect and approve all safety gear, lifejackets, vessel systems, holding
tank compliance, radio and instruments prior to departure. PAPERWORK: Signed membership contract and membership
application must be on file. |
Vessel check out with Wind Works personnel
required for every vessel usage. Check
out fee is $75, and may require an on-the-water skills demonstration by
charterer. Check out times start at
time indicated for trip departure. It
is charterer's responsibility to bring any discrepancies to Wind Works
attention prior to leaving the dock, and to inspect and approve all safety
gear, lifejackets, vessel systems, holding tank compliance, radio and
instruments prior to departure. See
charter contract and vessel manual for charterer responsibilities regarding
the vessel. PAPERWORK: Completed and approved charter
application/resume, charter contract, and vessel security deposit. |
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Fuel |
$8.00 per day flat charge, except for trips of 3
days or more for which vessel is filled by Wind Works at departure and
returned full by member. |
$8.00 per day flat charge, except trips of 3 days
or more for which vessel is filled by Wind Works at start of trip and
returned full by charterer. |
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Check-ins |
Complete vessel check-in log. Empty holding tank at pump out
station. Secure vessel, inventory
gear, clean interior and head, wash and brush vessel exterior and deck. Secure battery switch/electrical
system. Plug in vessel shore
power. Note in log and report to Wind
Works any vessel problems, whether caused by member or not. Return keys and skippers log to Wind Works
office If vessel not left in required condition at
check-in, the following fees will apply: Vessel not cleaned per check list ( $75) Vessel holding tank not pumped out ($100) Vessel head clogged ($150) |
Vessel must
be returned properly cleaned and ready for inspection at prescribed
times. Complete the vessel
check-in log in vessel manual. Empty
holding tank at pump out station. Secure
vessel, inventory gear, clean interior and head, wash and brush vessel
exterior and deck. Secure battery
switch/ electrical system. Plug in
vessel shore power. Note in log and
report to Wind Works any vessel problems, whether caused by charterer or not. See charter contract for costs to charterer
for failing to leave vessel in proper condition. If vessel not left in required condition at
check-in, the following fees will apply: Vessel not cleaned per check list ( $75) Vessel holding tank not pumped out ($100) Vessel head clogged ($150 |
WIND WORKS SAILING CENTER,
INC.
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