Terms and Conditions

1. This contract is entered into with The Rib Club Global Limited (“Rib Club”), Company Number 8709976 the provider of all services hereby contracted for.
2. All details completed by the client on the standard Booking Form must be factual and proof may be required to substantiate any declaration made. We reserve the right to cancel any membership without compensation should a false declaration be made.
3. Unlimited Membership can have a maximum of 3 pre-booked days during June, July, and August and 4 pre-booked days in any other month, at any one time (more than three days ahead). This booking can be two days back to back except for Saturday and Sunday of the same weekend.
4. By a member taking the boat off the mooring, they confirm that the propeller of the engine is in perfect working order, and the member will be held liable for a new propeller if damaged, as this is not covered by insurance.
5. Rib Club’s boats (“RIB”) will always be completely full of fuel prior to the member embarking. Members are expected to leave the RIBs full of fuel. If for some reason a RIB is not full when the member arrives, they must inform one of the team prior to leaving the mooring. Any fuel discrepancy cannot be rectified after this and the member will be expected to pay.
6. The most important request is for Members to treat the RIBs like they are their own. As we would say “Consider it yours”.
7. All Members are required to wash the RIB down, ready for the next member. If a Member would prefer, they can use Rib Club’s cleaning service at the cost of £50.
8. When leaving the boat at the end of the day all Members are required to leave the onboard toilet clean and are also required to ensure that the RIB’s water tank is filled with fresh water.
9. All Members are required to carry a valid skipper’s license and Rib Club contract with them at all times whilst on the RIBs. Failure to bring your license with you and show it when requested could result in your day being cancelled with no compensation.
10. Each member agrees to give 60 days notice in writing if they decide they would like to leave the club. The minimum contract term is 12 months.
11. Members agree to deposit a £500 security deposit to cover any accidental damage. This can be refunded on leaving Rib Club in line with these terms and conditions and at the expiry of the two month notice period.
12. A member agrees to cover all damage as a result of negligence and/or misconduct of as a result of a breach of any of these Terms and Conditions.
13. If it has been pre-agreed for one of the Rib Club Team to refuel a Members RIB the following morning, the Member agrees to pay a £25 service charge in addition to the cost of the fuel.
14. When refuelling, Members agree to fuel the RIBs FULL TO THE BRIM. Failure to do so could result in a £100 surcharge in addition to the fuel.
15. A member agrees to cover all damage as a result of negligence and/or misconduct of these Terms and Conditions and Rules.
16. Members agree to deposit a £500 security deposit to cover the excess under claims made through the company’s insurers, if the damage is estimated as being greater than £5,000. This will be refunded on leaving Rib Club in line with these terms and conditions and the two months’ notice given in writing.  For avoidance of doubt a member has to notify in writing the wish to leave 2 months prior to their renewal date.
17. A Member will be liable in full for any damage to a maximum of £5K. This will include damages to the hull, tubes, engine and propeller.
18. When booked to use a RIB, the Member is responsible for the RIB at all times. A member who allows or has knowledge of a non–member using a RIB will be expelled immediately and may be liable for prosecution.
19. No reckless or careless driving will be tolerated and any breach of local laws or any guidelines laid down by the representative of Rib Club may result in the termination of the use of the RIB for the remaining period of the membership. No compensation or refund will be made or considered.
20. All non-fixed bimini cover must be furled prior to the RIB setting in motion. Use of the bimini while in motion will be entirely at the Member’s own risk. Any loss or damage to the bimini will be charged to the member.
21. If a RIB CLUB vessel is out if service the day of your booking we will endeavour to provide an alternative RIB CLUB boat however if not possible you will have the ability to book an additional day.
22. Whilst the RIBs have allocated moorings available for them free of charge, the boats may be moored in other locations. All RIBs must, however, be placed on their allocated mooring at the end of the Member’s day. At no time during the hours of darkness are the boats to be under way or anchored off at any location, apart from the allocated Rib Club berths. Failure to adhere to this stipulation voids our insurance and your membership. Should this not be possible through mechanical failure or inclement weather conditions, telephone contact must be made to inform Rib Club and to allow them to take necessary remedial action. It is advisable for members to give us a full itinerary of their planned day.
23. Rib Club reserves the right to move RIBs around the various moorings and locations as they see fit.
24. Despite the necessary Terms and Conditions as laid out above, we hope that you make full use of your Rib Club Membership but we cannot be held responsible for weather conditions. Should the representative of the Rib Club, who is extremely experienced and has a great deal of local knowledge, make the decision not to allow the boats to leave the moorings on a particular day, his decision is final and absolute. Another day can be booked immediately.
25. Rib Club reserves the right to terminate a membership at any time during the membership period.
26. Rib Club cannot be held responsible for the actions of third parties whilst a Member is using a RIB.
27. Smoking is not permitted on any of our boats.
28. The consumption of Alcohol and Drugs is strictly forbidden by anyone in charge or skippering a RIB CLUB vessel.
29. Storage is limited on the RIBs so it is advisable to bring soft bags.
30. Any disputes will primarily be dealt with under the jurisdiction of the English Courts and where appropriate under the local law.
31. Terms and Conditions are subject to change at any time.

Returns, Refunds & Cancellations

1. 1. Upon joining or rejoining, Members have 7 days to cancel their Membership, unless they have already made use of the RIB in which case membership is non-refundable.
   2. All memberships renew automatically on the anniversary of joining. Cancellation needs to be in writing and with 60 days’ notice.