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Terms and Conditions

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  • Seahorse Marine School is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all trainees. 

  • Assumption of Risk: Trainees understand and accept that boating involves risks, including but not limited to injuries from slips, falls, capsizing etc. 

  • Safety Guidelines: Trainees are expected to adhere to all posted safety guidelines and instructions provided by Seahorse Marine School staff. 

  • Personal Responsibility: Individuals using the facilities are responsible for their own safety and the safety of others. This includes using appropriate weatherproof gear, following rules and regulations, and exercising caution during training and manoeuvring of vessels both on the water and on land. 

  • Emergency Procedures: In the event of an emergency, users should immediately notify Seahorse Marine School staff and follow established emergency procedures. 

  • Insurance: Trainees with their own vessels must have insurance coverage including public liability for £3M+. ​

  • Courses must be pre-booked and paid for in advance in full. 

  • Courses need a minimum of 2 trainees to run.

  • Course dates and times will only be confirmed after booking and monies received from a least 2 trainees. 

  • Trainees need to arrive 15 minutes before the start time of the course. 

  • Cancellations - we are unable to offer a refund or change the date and/or time of any bookings unless we receive a minimum of 7 days notice before the start of the course. Moving any booking is subject solely to management discretion.

  • Cancellation with more than 7 days before the course start will be offered a new date or a full refund. There will be no refund if the trainee cancels within 7 days before the start of the course. 

  • If the course is cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstance such as staff illness, the booking will be moved to a mutually convenient date. 

  • The Licences (where relevant) will be issued to the successful trainees at the end of the course or shortly thereafter. 

  • It is the responsibility of the trainee to ensure the details on the booking form and medical forms are correct. 

  • On successful completion of the RYA course the trainee's name, contact details, date of birth, certificate number and date of issue will be shared with the RYA through a secure web portal on www.rya.org.uk. The data will be stored on the RYA’s central database. This information allows the RYA to record the trainee's qualification, to update any records they may hold for the trainee, and to verify or replace the trainee's certificate if required. For further information on how the RYA will deal with the trainee's data, please see the RYA’s Privacy Policy at www.rya.org.uk/go/privacy.

  • On successful completion of your RYA course the trainee's name, certificate number and date of issue will be stored for up to 5 years by Seahorse Marine School. This information allows SMS to verify or replace the trainee's certificate if required. 

  • Seahorse Marine School reserves the right to refuse entry or remove any person(s) without explanation for reasons including but not limited to being drunk, rowdy, disruptive, abusive towards staff or other trainees. Refunds will NOT be issued.

  • Trainees are advised that this can be a challenging environment and participation is done so at your own risk.

  • Participants must be dressed appropriately for all waterbased activities and adverse weather conditions. 

  • The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.

  • Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, performance, completeness or suitability of the information offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.

  • For PWC Courses: Your own jetski is required. We can hire one for you at a cost of £135 per day. Min 7 days notice is required and hire is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. 

  • JETSKI HIRE AGREEMENT: The following definitions are used but not otherwise defined in this Agreement: 

  • "Casualty Value" means the market value of the Jetski at the end of the Term or when in relation to a Total Loss, the market value the Jetski would have had at the end of the Term but for the Total Loss. The Casualty Value may be less than but will not be more than the original purchase price of the Equipment.

  • "Equipment" means Jetski (PWC) which has an approximate value of £9,000.00.

  • "Total Loss" means any loss or damage that is not repairable or that would cost more to repair than the market value of the Equipment.

  • The Hirer agrees to lease the Jetski from the Seahorse Marine School in accordance with the terms set out in this Agreement.

  • The Agreement is for a term of one day and will be renewed on a day-to-day basis (the "Term").

  • The rent for the Jetski will be £135.00 (the "Rent") and the Rent will be paid prior to the Hirer taking possession of the Equipment.

  • The Hirer will pay a deposit of £100.00 (the "Deposit") before taking possession of the Equipment. The Seahorse Marine School will refund the Deposit to the Hirer at the end of the Term provided that the Hirer has not caused any damage to the Jetski.

  • The Hirer will use the Jetski in a good and careful manner and will comply with all of the instructor's requirements and recommendations, respecting the Jetski and with any applicable law, whether local or national respecting the use of the Equipment.

  • The Hirer will use the Jetski for the purpose for which it was designed and not for any other purpose.

  • The Jetski will be in good working order and good condition.

  • The Hirer will be responsible for risk of loss, theft, damage or destruction to the Jetski from any and every cause.

  • If the Jetski is lost or damaged, the Hirer will pay for the Jetski to be repaired to the same appearance and condition and working order.

  • In the event of Total Loss of the Equipment, the Hirer will pay to the Seahorse Marine School all Rent for the Term plus the Casualty Value of the Equipment, at which point Seahorse Marine School ownership of the Jetski passes to the Hirer.

  • The Jetski is the property of the Seahorse Marine School and will remain the property of the Seahorse Marine School.

  • The Hirer will indemnify and hold harmless Seahorse Marine School against any and all claims, actions, suits, proceedings, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including legal fees and costs, arising out of or related to the Hirer's use of the Jetski.

  • If the Jetski is damaged Seahorse Marine School will apply the Deposit towards any amount owing to the Seahorse Marine School.

  • NOTICE TO THE HIRER: This is a lease. You are not buying the Equipment. 

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