MGS-Goa Sail Yacht

Vainguinim Beach, Panjim, North Goa, 403003,
Tel : +917722061999

Policies & Disclaimers

Cancellation Policy

Any change in dates, destination or yacht type is a cancellation. All changes to booking after confirmation are subject to Rs 2,000/- administration fee. If any scheduled payment by the client has not been received by the payment due date, The Owner reserves the right to cancel a charter and retain all deposits and fees paid to date.

In the event of the Client´s cancellation of the booked accommodation on board due to any reason whatsoever, he/she shall be obliged to notify us thereof in writing, and in respect, he shall be charged for amendment as follows:

1. Up to 50% of the full accommodation rate if the cancellation has been done up to 30 calendar days prior to the starting date of accommodation.
2. Up to 100% of the full accommodation rate if the cancellation has been done less than 30 calendar days prior to the starting date of accommodation.
3. Full accommodation rate if The Owner has managed to find another client for the cancelled period.
4. The date of the receipt of the cancellation notice in writing shall be the basis for the settlement of the stated cancellation charges.

Policies & Disclaimers

Delivery of the yacht

Water sports activities contain an element of risk. It should be understood that participation in these activities is your decision and at your risk. The skipper of a yacht has primary responsibility for the safety of the crew and craft at all times. By accepting this contract you, the lead name is confirming that you and/or members of your crew are capable and competent to sail the yacht in the conditions and cruising area of charter.

Prior to taking responsibility for the boat the Charterer will inspect the Yacht in order to satisfy himself, or herself, that it is in a seaworthy condition, its fixtures and fittings are in a sound condition and that the Yacht’s equipment is in good working order.

The Skipper and one senior member of his crew should be available for the pre-charter briefing and handover of the Yacht with our representative at the appointed handover time.

The Skipper and one senior member of his crew should be available for the pre-charter briefing and handover of the Yacht with owner or representative at the appointed handover time.

The Skipper will be given an inventory of the Yacht´s fixed and removable equipment subsequent to booking, and should check this. Any items of the equipment lost or damaged during the charter period must be paid for or replaced.

Owner or representative reserves the right to accompany the Charterer and his crew for a trial aboard the yacht, and, if not satisfied as to the competence of the Charterer, may terminate the Charter in the terms of the following paragraph, or to place a restriction on the cruising limits permitted.

Owner or its representative reserves the right to refuse to hand over the Yacht to anyone who, in his opinion, is not suitable to take charge. No reasons need to be given by him  in this event, the Charter Fee and Security Deposit will be refunded in full and the Charterer will have no further claim against the owner.

Should the Charterer fail without good reason to accept the yacht within 24 hours of the due start time of the Charter, and have failed to notify the Owner of an intention to take up the Charter at a later time during the intended Charter period, then the owner  shall be entitled to consider their obligations under the Charter Agreement to have been fulfilled, and shall have no further obligation to the Charterer in respect of the Charter in question. The Owner reserves the right to recover any monies outstanding, or claim damages for any losses suffered, in respect of such Charter where the Charterer has failed without good reason, and without giving notice, to accept the yacht within 24 hours of the due start time of the Charter.

Safety Measures

As with other activity based holidays, water sports activities contain an element of risk. It should be understood that participation in these activities is your decision and at your own risk. The Owner shall provide a competent skipper/guide for the client, if so requested in advance. The skipper of a yacht has primary responsibility for the safety of the crew and craft at all times. Although the client shall exercise control over the Yacht, the client shall depend upon the skipper/guide for the safe navigation of the Yacht and shall abide by the judgments of the skipper/guide as to sailing, weather, anchorages and pertinent matters. The client shall not have the authority to discharge the skipper/guide without prior consent from the Owner.

Night sailing is not permitted without written approval from the Owner. In the interests of safety, staff or crew  may order a change to your itinerary; decide whether or not conditions are safe to use a craft or make a passage and whether this should be under power or sail.

 Owner or its representative reserves the right to instruct the Client not to take the yacht out if the weather conditions to be too dangerous. The client must return the yacht to the home port on the date and by the time specified on the booking form but agree not to take the yacht out in bad weather even if this may lead to the yacht not being returned by the agreed date.

Disclaimers

Accidental Damage, Death & Injury: The Owners & its representatives  strictly prohibits the use or consumption of illegal drugs on its Yachts or at its facilities. The consumption of alcohol or drugs may increase the risk of injury around water and boats and the client and their passengers. Owners or its representatives shall be held harmless from any and all claims or liability for property damage, personal injury or death arising from or related to, directly or indirectly, the use or consumption of alcohol or drugs, even if the property damage, personal injury or death is caused in whole or in part by the negligence of its crew or staff. This shall in no way limit or diminish the Owners accountability for its negligence where the property damage, personal injury or death does not arise from or relate to, directly or indirectly, the use or consumption of alcohol or drugs.

Skin Diving & Swimming: The Yacht owner shall not be held liable for accidents, injuries or death due to swimming, windsurfing, kayaking or the use of snorkels, masks or allied equipment such as scuba equipment and sailboards.