Sailfit Charter Policies

Charter clients will need to sign a charter contract that includes the following policies.

1. SAILFIT Inc. warrants our yachts to be in reasonable condition for the purpose of practice sailing or racing at the start of the charter period. SAILFIT makes no guarantee of said yacht's continued fitness during the contract period.
2. A damage deposit of $300.00 is required to execute the charter contract. This deposit is returned upon contract completion, after final inspection. A preliminary inspection by SAILFIT and the lessee is made at the commencement of the contract to determine pre-existing damage or conditions for which the lessee shall not be responsible. The lessee agrees to assume full responsibility for the yacht during the period of the charter contract regardless of the cause of damage. The lessee also agrees to reimburse SAILFIT for any damage beyond reasonable wear and tear. Damage includes, but is not limited to: Bent or broken upper spar, lower spar, or boom. Cracked or punctured hull or deck. Cracked or broken center-board, rudder, tiller or extension. Cause of damage includes, but is not limited to, collision, weather conditions, or misuse.
3. The minimum charge for collision damage is: $300 (0 to 4 inches), $600 (5 to 7 inches), $900 (8 to 10 inches). Over 10 inches in damage the lessee purchases the boat at fair market value. If insurance is purchased the cost equals fair market value minus the amount of repair cost insurance ($300).
4. SAILFIT is not responsible for any sailing equipment or accessories provided by the lessee for use with our yachts.
5. The lessee warrants that he/she has sufficient knowledge, experience and skill to properly operate the yacht listed above. The lessee undertakes this contract at his/her own risk with full awareness of the inherent dangers of sailing and sailboat racing. The lessee further agrees to indemnify SAILFIT for any personal injury sustained, or caused to any other person, while operating said yacht.