Charter Policies

Fall/Winter: October 1st - March 31st

Spring: April 1st - May 31st

Summer: June 1st - September 30th

Non members can charter once (1) per year and require a:

• $25 booking fee
• $250 dive and turn fee
• Fuel fee for 1 or 2 day charters
• Damage Deposit hold ranging from $4,000 to $12,000 depending on the vessel you intend to charter

Require a three (3) day minimum charter billed at the weekend rate

30 days prior to your charter the remaining balance is due and our system will automatically bill your credit card

2025 Holiday Weekends Include:

• Major USA holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day)
• Friday and Mondays' of the Holiday Weekends

Half-day

• Cost: 20% off full-day rate
• Not available on Holidays
• Winter Season: Not available
• Spring Season: 2 PM to 1 hour before sunset and no later than 6 PM *
• Summer Season: 2 PM to 1 hour before sunset and no later than 8 PM *
• Can be reserved up to 2 hours prior departure time.
• Available to members only.

Full-day

• Winter Season: 9 AM to 1 hour before sunset
• Spring Season: 9 AM to 1 hour before sunset and no later than 6 PM *
• Summer Season: 9 AM to 1 hour before sunset and no later than 8 PM *
• Early morning departure available to qualified members; arrangements must be made atleast 24 hours prior to departure
• May be reserved up to 30 days in advance

Multi-day

• Reservations consisting of 1 or more consecutive nights
• May be reserved up to 180 days in advance
• Early morning departure available to qualified members; arrangements must be made with our office at least 24 hours prior to departure
• Vessel must be docked or at anchor 1 hour prior to sunset *

* Vessels returned late are subject to a mandatory fine of $150/hour.

• 7 days prior to your charter the remaining balance is due and our system will automatically bill your credit card.
• Cancellations must be made in writing via email. Windworks will retain the full charter balance if the charter is cancelled 7 days or less for single day charters, 14 days or less for multi day charters, and 30 days or less for holiday charters. If the charter is rebooked for the cancelled charter date(s), a credit will be placed on your account for whatever part was rebooked less a $150 rebooking fee. A $250 rebooking fee will apply on any vessels over 40 ft in length. If the charter is not re-booked, the charter balance is forfeited.

• Members who did not acquire their certifications at WWSC or have not rented with us within a year are required to take a skills assessment checkout with a WWSC instructor.
• Cost is $195/hour and must be completed on a weekday for Spring and Summer seasons.
• Assessments must be scheduled at least three days prior to the first day of charter.
• Please note if you fail a minimum (2) hour check out, no refunds will be granted. Assessments are non-refundable. Occasionally exceptions are made, but at the sole discretion of WWSC
• Please view our Check Out Process & Protocol for additional information on skills requirements for checkout

• Non-member charter guests who did not acquire their certifications at WWSC, and have not had their skills assessed in the past 12 months, are required to take a skills assessment checkout with a WWSC instructor.
• Cost is $295/hour plus the rental cost of the vessel. However, your checkout cost will be credited toward your first day of charter if you pass our checkout requirement.
• Must be completed on a weekday
• Please note if you fail a minimum (2) hour check out, no refunds will be granted. Assessments are non-refundable.
• Please view our Check Out Process & Protocol for additional information on skills requirements for checkout

• Vessel check out with Windworks personnel required for every vessel usage. Exceptions apply at the sole discretion of WWSC.
• It is the member's responsibility to notify the Windworks staff of any discrepancies prior to leaving the dock, and to inspect and approve all safety gear, life jackets, vessel systems, holding tank compliance, radio and instruments prior to departure.
• WWSC will back-charge the customer for damage, so it's recommended to inspect the vessel prior to leaving the dock, including photos of the bow and hull.
• Signed membership contract and membership application must be on file to charter a boat.

• Vessel check out with Windworks personnel required for every vessel usage. Exceptions apply at the sole discretion of WWSC.
• Vessel manual and skipper’s log (checklist) must be completed for each trip.
• WWSC will back-charge the customer for damage, so it's recommended to inspect the vessel prior to leaving the dock, including photos of the bow and hull.
• It is the member's responsibility to notify the Windworks staff of any discrepancies 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.

If vessel not left in required condition at check-in, service charges may apply.

• Fender $100.00 (large) $50.00(small)
• Dock line $65.00 (large) $40.00(small)
• Shore power cord $95.00 (30 amp) $700.00 (50 amp)
• Shore power adapter $75.00
• Winch handle $100
• BBQ Grills $400 (large) $250 (kettle)
• Oars $100 each
• Lock and/or Key $50
• Other articles - Cost plus 20%
• Labor: $100/hour, billed in 15 minute increments

• Removing or altering dodgers or bimini tops or other parts of the vessel's canvas
• Altering the vessel's rigging

• Refueling vessel $150 plus cost of fuel
• Full holding tank $75
• Fouled holding tank $150 plus labor
• Clogged head $150 plus labor
• Skied halyard $100
• Chase boat $200 per hour
• Fouled prop $150 plus labor
• Labor: $100/hour, billed in 15 minute increments
• Vessels returned late are subject to a mandatory fine of $150/hour.

Pets are only allowed onboard the powerboat vessel "Clifford", subject to $350 cleaning fee/fine. Must let Windworks know prior to making the reservation.

Windworks members who charter sailing vessels for 1 or 2 day charters are charged a daily fuel fee stated below. For trips of 3 days or more, member is required to fill the sailing vessel and return it full or to the fuel level you received the boat with. Windworks boats will be atleast 3/4 full upon first day of charter.
• 22' Capris: $20 per day
• Cruisers: $35 per day
• 40' and larger vessels: $50 per day
• Trimaran: $50 per day
• Violation of refueling policy subject to cost of fuel plus a $150 convenience fee.

• Power boats must be refueled after trip or subject to $50 fee plus cost of fuel, Clifford and Sunshine.

• Capris and 275's: $25
• Day Charters: $50
• Multi Day Charters: $100

• $250 Dive Fee

• Crew list required before departure of a scheduled Windshare
• Cost split evenly between all participating members
• Skipper who made reservation is solely responsible for any damage to vessel
• 3 day cancellation policy. If you cancel 3 days or less prior to the scheduled Windshare, you are required to pay your share in full

• Windworks requires all "souls" on-board to have a life-jacket. Can provide PFD's and foul-weather gear if needed.
• Each vessel has a maximum number of "souls" allowed per the US Coastguard's regulations. Please plan ahead when arranging crew and guests. Number of "souls" on-board exceeding US Coastguard regulations will result in cancellation of charter reservation by WWSC without refund.

• Windworks reserves the right to cancel a charter due to adverse weather conditions or any other factor which, in the sole and absolute discretion of Windworks, might adversely affect the safety of the Member and the chartered vessel. This cancellation may be made by Windworks anytime before departure. In such event Windworks will credit any moneys paid by charter guest for said charter to their member account for future use. Such credit shall be the only liability of Windworks.
• Under NO circumstances can members/non members take vessels out when weather forecast is for winds over 25 knots. In the event, a multi-day charter is in progress, and the weather forecast calls for winds over 25 knots day, the charter guest must "wait" out the weather at marina dock NOT mooring buoy until the forecast is favorable winds below.
• Powerboats are not permitted to charter in sustained winds over 20 knots due to their substantial freeboard.

• No deposit required to reserve a charter out of our Seattle location except holidays.
• Deposit of 30% required for Holiday and reservations and 30 days prior to your charter the remaining balance is due and our system will automatically bill your credit card.
• 7 days prior to your charter the remaining balance is due and our system will automatically bill your credit card.
• For one or two day charters: If you cancel less than 7 days prior to your charter we will retain the full balance unless we are able to rebook your charter dates. If we are able to rebook your charter dates, we will refund whatever part we are able to rebook less a $150 rebooking fee.
• 3-Day or longer charters require 14 days advanced notice of cancellation.
• Cancellations of reservations for holiday weekends require 30 day prior notice.
• Cancellations must be made in writing via email or post.
• Non-members require a 2-hour skills assessment prior to departure. Checkouts are an assessment of skill and not a guarantee that the Guest will be approved to charter the vessel. Checkouts should be scheduled at least 30 days prior to departure.

• 120 days or more: $200.00 Non-Refundable Booking Fee
• 60-119 days: $200.00 Non-Refundable Booking Fee + 30% Reservation Deposit.
• 0-59 days: $100% of Charter Fees