Please read this section carefully as it contains important information. (we refers to Windswept)

1.         Before booking, please satisfy yourself as to your suitability for the course you are attending. If you are in any doubt please contact us.

2.         We will deliver the course to the standard required by the governing body.

3.    Students under 16 years can only attend courses with parents or legal guardians consent.

4.         Bookings will only be confirmed once the booking forms (where requested) are completed.

5.         Bookings are only deemed to have been made once they have been confirmed by us via a booking confirmation form which you should then bring with you.

6.         In the case of cancellation by the student, if less the 2 week’s notice is given and/or your cancelled place on the course is not filled on a fee paying basis, you will forfeit your deposit any additional payments will be refunded. Any payments made once the course has started cannot be refunded for any reason

7.         If, for any reason we are unable to offer the confirmed course we will transfer your booking to another mutually acceptable date or refund the balance paid. We will not be responsible for any other costs.

8.         No interest will be payable on any amounts refunded.

9.         Prices on website are inclusive of VAT where applicable. Prices may change from time to time, the price payable is that advertised at the time of booking.

10.     Students should ensure that they are physically able to take part in the course. Any pre-existing medical conditions must be declared at the time of booking. Details of any medication being taken must be recorded on the booking form and the Instructor must also be informed at the time of commencement of the course. Failure to comply with this clause will invalidate any claim against Windswept arising from any medical complaint not previously disclosed.

11.     Students must comply with reasonable instructions from staff at all times throughout the course. The decision of any Instructor is final.

12.     On completion of the course, your instructor will need to be satisfied that you have demonstrated the appropriate level of competence before a certificate will be awarded. Attending a course does not automatically result in a certificate being issued.

13.     We do not accept any responsibility for any loss damage or injury suffered by any persons and/or their property arising out of or during the course unless such loss or damage was caused by or resulted from negligence. It is recommended that students take their own travel insurance.

14.     Any complaints must be made in writing/email within 28 days from the completion or cancellation of the course, complaints received after this date will be invalid. This does not affect your right to provide feedback. 

15.     DATA PROTECTION All RYA training centre’s are required to register certificate holders on the RYA central database before the issue of certificates gained by students. This information is intended for use as a central record only and is not supplied to the RYA, or any other third party, for advertising or marketing purposes. The information on our booking forms shall be used on our mailing list to include your name and address and contact details on. If you do not want to receive our newsletters and details of our promotions please mark on the booking form.

16.     LIMITATION Any claim arising from or in connection with this Agreement to be brought by one party against the other shall be brought within six months of the completion date of the course or delivery, failing which such claims shall be time-barred.

17.     SEVERANCE The invalidity in whole or in part of any clause in this Agreement shall not affect the validity of the remainder of such clause or this Agreement.

18.     LAW AND JURISDICTION This agreement shall be governed by and construed in all respects in accordance with the Laws of England and Wales shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Welsh Courts.

19.     RISK STATEMENT

It must be recognised that watersports is by its nature unpredictable and therefore inherently involves an element of risk. By taking part in any of our activities, you agree and acknowledge that:

i.          You are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and you except responsibility for exposing yourself to such inherent risk;

ii.           You will comply at all times with the instructions by Windswept employees, particularly with regard to wearing of buoyancy aids and the wearing of suitable clothing for the conditions;

iii.          You accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by  your own negligence;

iv.           You will not participate in the sport whilst your ability are impaired by alcohol, drugs or whilst otherwise unfit to participate;

v.          The provision of patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance, as can be practically provided in the circumstances;

vi.           You are aware of any specific risks drawn to your attention by the employees.

Full Risk Assessments can be seen by request