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CONDITIONS OF BOOKING:
Booking must be accompanied by a deposit of 25% of the total charter fee.
In the event of cancellation by the customer this charge is non-returnable. The balance of the charter fee must be paid four weeks before the start of the charter. Bookings made less than four weeks before the start of the charter must be accompanied by the full charge.

INSURANCE
The insurance and maintenance of the vessels under charter is the sole responsibility of each vessels owner and Topsail Charters accepts no liability for loss or damage to persons or goods whilst boarding or on board a vessel. However, Topsail Charters understands that each vessel is fully insured and equipped with life-saving equipment as laid down by the regulation. In all matters regarding the charter and safety of the vessel, her passengers and her crew, the decision of the skipper is final.

CANCELLATION BY THE CUSTOMER
If the customer cancels his place on a charter the booking fee is non-returnable. If the cancellation takes place less than four weeks before the start of the charter, the customer is liable to pay the full amount of the charter.

CANCELLATION BY TOPSAIL CHARTERS
. Every effort will be made to carry out cruises as described in the brochure but in case of adverse weather conditions beyond the company's control, it may be necessary to change or curtail the planned itinerary. If the company is able to give two or more days notice of enforced cancellation, all monies will be refunded.
Wherever possible customers will be offered alternative dates and then all monies will be carried across to the new charter date. If the customer arrives for the start of the charter and in the Skipper's opinion it is unsafe to depart, no refund will be given, but the barge,
her crew and all food will remain at the disposal of the passengers.
Topsail Charters can accept no liability for expense or compensation arising from enforced cancellation.

Note: conditions may change, please check at time of booking
Topsail Charters
Cooks Yard
The Hythe
Maldon
Essex. CM9 5HN

Tel: 01621 857567
Fax: 01621 840567
email: info@top-sail.co.uk
http://www.top-sail.co.uk


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