Terms and Conditions - Training and Race Coaching

Terms and Conditions of Participation in Training and Race Coaching

Training/coaching will be delivered by Bosham Sailing Club (BSC) in accordance with RYA Training Centre guidance, by appropriately qualified and experienced RYA instructors or race coaches.

All participants must:

• Be aged 8 years or over on the day of course Children nearing 8 may be accepted at BSC's discretion. The parent/guardian must be happy that the child is physically ableand mature enough to take part and enjoy the course.
• Be confident in the water and able to swim.
• Wear clothing appropriate to the weather conditions during the training (See Joining Instructions for details of appropriate clothing.)
• Wear a correctly fitted, 50N buoyancy aid at all times when on or near the water.Suitable buoyancy aids will be provided if needed.
• Wear suitable footwear (sailing boots/flat soled sailing shoes or trainers).
• Report immediately any injuries sustained during the course to BSC staff .

Cancellation

Participants may cancel and receive a full refund up to seven days after making a booking, or seven days before the event, whichever is earlier. After then, course fees are non-refundable. If BSC have to cancel an event, for example due to weather/illness etc. then alternative date(s) will be offered, and the participants reallocated onto a new date. If no suitable alternative date can be found, then BSC will refund the course payment as follows:

If BSC cancels the event more than 24 hours before the planned start, a full refund may be given, less any non-retrievable costs. Should a course have to be cancelled part way through its duration, a partial refund may be given, less any non-retrievable costs.

Misconduct

Instructors may exclude anyone from a particular session and evict anyone from the premises who refuses to comply with these terms, or who refuses to follow instruction, or who misconducts themselves in any way deemed to be unacceptable by the instructor, or who causes damage or annoyance to other persons or property. No refunds will be given in such circumstances.

Data protection

The information given by you on your booking will be used by BSC to process your registration, communicate with you or your dependents and for attending to participants on the courses. Your personal information will be stored and used in accordance with the BSC privacy policy.

Photography/media

BSC may take photographs and video footage of events/training for use in connection with the promotion of the club and our activities. If you do not consent to the use of such images, which may contain your dependent, please inform BSC at office@boshamsailingclub.com

Use of own boats

Own boats cannot be used for RYA dinghy or powerboat training at BSC without prior approval. BSC training boats will be provided unless stated. Own boats can be used for race coaching. If a participant is using their own boat for instructor-led training at BSC, they must:

• Ensure that it is comprehensively insured for the purpose in question for 3rd party
• liability to a minimum of £3 million;
• Ensure that the boat is seaworthy and provide the boat with all the equipment necessary
• for the weather conditions at the time;
• Ensure the boat is able to be correctly rigged for the conditions and their ability.

BSC staff/instructors reserve the right to refuse use of a boat which does not comply with these conditions. No refunds will be given in such circumstances. All precautions will be taken to ensure the safety of all participants and boats, but due to the nature of learning, boats may have accidents or collisions and sustain damage, and this is at the risk of the boat owner.

Age requirements

Youth courses 8 years and over on the day of the course. Children nearing 8 may be accepted at BSC's discretion. The parent/guardian must be comfortable that the child is capable of participating.

Adult courses 16 years and over on the day of the course.

Powerboat courses 12 years and over on the day of the course

Risk Statement

Boating is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk, including but not limited to adverse weather, poor water quality, equipment failure, poor seamanship, accidental injury or death. By taking part in the event/training, you agree and acknowledge that:

1. You are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport, including the effects of weather conditions and water quality, and you accept responsibility exposing yourself to such inherent risk whilst taking part in the training;
2. You will comply at all times with the instructions of the instructor(s), particularly with regard to handling of boats on land, sailing areas, wearing of buoyancy aids and suitable clothing for the conditions;
3. You accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by your own negligence;
4. You will not participate in the training whilst you are under the influence of, or, your ability is impaired by alcohol, drugs or whilst otherwise unfit to participate.
5. The provision of patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance as can be practically provided in the circumstances;
6. You have satisfied yourself as to your suitability and/or eligibility for the course you are attending and are physically fit to take part in the activity.

Participants under 18

By making a booking, the parent/guardian of all participants under 18 years of age at the date of the course confirm they have read and agree to the terms in this document and are duly authorised as the parent/guardian to agree to these terms. BSC accepts no liability for false, inaccurate, or misleading declarations.

Parents/guardians of under 18s must:

• Unless advised otherwise by the instructor in charge, stay at BSC until their child/children are under the supervision of the instructor(s).
• Return to BSC at least fifteen minutes before the session is scheduled to end or at a time advised by the instructor in charge.
• Ensure that an adult named as the participant's emergency contact is contactable for the duration of the entire course / event and available to attend BSC if required to do so.

Parental Declaration

Under law, this participant is my dependent. By booking, I agree that my dependent may take part in this event/training. I give permission to the organisers of this training to administer any relevant treatment or medication to my dependent when/if necessary. It is my responsibility to inform the organisers of any known conditions and medication requirements. In addition, if the case arises, I authorise the organisers to place my dependent under the care of medical professionals and give permission for any relocation and/or treatment required to be carried out in accordance with their diagnosis. I understand that I shall be notified of this situation occurring as soon as possible, but that participant safety may take priority.

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• T&Cs and Parental Declaration

Last updated 14:49 on 2 April 2025