RIB Policy 

This BAREBOAT CHARTER AGREEMENT, made as of by and between Sandy Bay Sailing Club as the owner of the Vessel (the ‘VSR), hereinafter called "OWNER" and the "CHARTERER."

Terms and Conditions:

OWNER - Sandy Bay Sailing Club Incorporated

CHARTERER - Named, licenced individual noted on the RevSport registration

1. OWNER hereby agrees to rent and the CHARTERER agrees to hire on a bareboat basis upon the terms and conditions and for the said Vessel for the period of the booking.

This Agreement may be revoked on 30 days advance written notice by either party.

2. The CHARTERER agrees to pay the charter fee in advance.

3. The CHARTERER agrees to pay an insurance deposit of $500 in advance. This amount will be refunded if the Vessel is returned in the same condition it was delivered.

2. The vessel shall be delivered to CHARTERER at The Derwent Sailing Squadron on the date of the charter.

"OWNER warrants that Vessel, when delivered to CHARTERER, shall be in good seaworthy condition and shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to the condition of the Vessel."

3. CHARTERER shall maintain Vessel in good order and condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted. CHARTERER shall not be responsible for repairs to Vessel except to the extent that the need for such repairs arises from the negligence or willful misconduct of CHARTERER, its officers, agents, employees, students, invitees or guests. OWNER agrees to furnish any necessary maintenance materials needed by CHARTERER in order for CHARTERER to fulfill its obligation to maintain Vessel in good order and condition. OWNER agrees to make any repairs needed to keep Vessel in good seaworthy condition and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations to the extent the need for such repairs does not arise from the negligence or willful misconduct of CHARTERER, its officers, agents, employees, invitees or guests. Vessel shall be subject to inspection at any reasonable time by OWNER or its agent or employee provided OWNER has furnished reasonable advance written notice to CHARTERER of its intent to make such inspection.

4. CHARTERER warrants that the skipper will be a qualified and competent person, who possesses a valid boat licence, who shall be a representative of the CHARTERER, and be responsible for the safe navigation of the Vessel.

5. CHARTERER expressly agrees that the operation of said Vessel will be limited to the following areas and waters:

Derwent River in the vicinity of the racing area and should not be used to travel to other locations.

6. OWNER agrees to secure and keep in force during the entire term of this Charter, a standard marine insurance policy including hull coverage, to full value, and protection and indemnity coverage in such form, with such carrier or carriers so as to protect OWNER against any and all liability incident to the operation of the Vessel. Said protection and indemnity coverage shall not apply to liability or loss to the extent such liability or loss arises from the negligence or willful misconduct of Owner, its officers, agents or employees.

CHARTERER agrees to forfeit insurance deposit amount ($500) in the event that an incident occurs whereby insurance policy held by OWNER requires a claim to be made.

CHARTERER shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless OWNER, its officers, agents and employees from and against any claims, damages, expenses or liabilities arising out of the performance of this Agreement or the use of said Vessel including without limitation, claims, damages, expenses or liabilities for loss or damage to any property, or from death or injury to any person or persons, in proportion to and to the extent such claims, damages, expenses or liabilities arise from the negligence or willful misconduct of CHARTERER, its officers, agents, or employees.

OWNER shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless CHARTERER, its officers, agents, and employees from and against any claims, damages, expenses or liabilities arising out of the performance of this Agreement or the use of said Vessel including, without limitation, claims, damages, expenses or liabilities for loss or damage to any property, or from death or injury to any person or persons, in proportion to and to the extent such claims, damages, expenses or liabilities arise from the negligence or willful misconduct of OWNER, its officers, agents, or employees.

7. CHARTERER agrees that the Vessel shall be employed exclusively for coaching and regatta matters. CHARTERER further agrees not to transport MERCHANDISE FOR HIRE or CARRY PASSENGERS FOR HIRE, or engage in any trade, or in any way violate any laws of Australia or of any other government within the jurisdiction of which the Vessel may be at any time during the Charter.

8. CHARTERER shall not subcharter or assign this Charter without obtaining the consent of OWNER in writing.

9. OWNER shall not be responsible for failure to deliver the Vessel at commencement of the Charter if such failure is caused by reasons beyond the control of OWNER or by reason of said Vessel having been lost or disabled. Should such delivery not be made within one day after specified date, this Agreement may be canceled by CHARTERER and any deposits or amounts theretofore paid on charter hire shall be returned by OWNER to CHARTERER.

10. Please note that the CHARTERER must return the Vessel with a full tank of fuel.