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GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS 2026
*These General Terms & Conditions 2026 (hereinafter: the “Terms”) were issued on 10 July 2025 and replace all previously published terms.
The applicable Price List 2026 is published in a separate document*
1. PURPOSE
These Terms govern the conditions under which SAIL2DAY (hereinafter: the “Company”), as owner or manager of Yachts, provides services to clients booking and using the Yachts (hereinafter: the “Charterer”).
By signing the Charter Party and/or paying the agreed amounts, the Charterer confirms that he/she has read, understood, and accepted these Terms in their entirety.

2. BOOKING TERMS
2.1 Scope
All bookings are subject to:
(a) these Terms,
(b) any special booking conditions set out in the Company’s offer statement, and
(c) the Charter Party Terms, which form an integral part of the Agreement.
2.2 Acknowledgement by Charterer and Broker(s)
By requesting to proceed with a booking, the Charterer and any Broker(s) involved acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to all applicable booking and charter terms and conditions. By taking delivery of the Yacht, the Charterer confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to all Charter Party Terms without modification and assume full responsibility thereunder, even if the Charterer has not personally signed the Charter Party.
2.3 Offers
All offers issued by the Company are valid only until the option expiration date stated therein, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

3. BOOKING POLICY
3.1 Formation of Booking
From the Charterer’s side, a booking intention is confirmed once the advance payment has been made by the Charterer. From the Company’s side, a booking is confirmed once a Booking Confirmation has been issued to the Charterer or the Agency, and the full amount of the advance payment has been received in the Company’s bank account within the time limit stated in the Booking Confirmation document.
3.2 Acknowledgement of Terms
By requesting the Company to issue a Booking Confirmation, both the Charterer and any Agent/Broker acknowledge that they have read and agreed to the Charter Contract Terms & Conditions as well as these General Terms & Conditions.
3.3 Options
Options may be placed upon request and remain valid for four (4) days.
Last-minute options may be placed upon request and remain valid for one (1) or two (2) days, as specified by the Company.
3.4 Validity of Bookings
A booking shall be deemed valid only when an official Booking Confirmation has been issued by the Company (via email from sail2day.com) and the first payment has been received in the Company’s bank account within the prescribed deadline.

4. PAYMENT POLICY
4.1 Payment Schedule
After the Yacht charter reservation has been agreed — which shall be effective in writing only — the payment shall be made according to the following calculation:
Advance Payment: 50% of the total charter price, payable at the time of booking via bank transfer or online credit/debit card payment.
Balance Payment: The remaining 50% of the charter price, payable no later than 35 days prior to the Yacht charter, via bank transfer or online credit/debit card payment.
4.2 Payment Instructions
All payments must be made strictly according to the instructions provided in the Booking Confirmation sent to the Charterer or the Agency. The Yacht may only be delivered after full payment of the charter price and all contracted extras. If either the advance or balance payment has not been received by the stated deadlines, the Company shall be entitled, without prior notice, to cancel the booking and retain any payments received.
4.3 Last Minute Bookings
For last-minute bookings, the full charter price must be paid upon Booking Confirmation, and payment must be received no later than the day before embarkation.
4.4 Currency & Fees
• All payments shall be made in Euro (EUR).
• All amounts must be received net of any bank charges or credit card fees.
4.5 Payment for Extras
All additional services and extras (e.g., cleaning fee, charter pack, crew arrangements, optional equipment & services) are provided by independent suppliers and are payable directly by the Charterer in cash at the base, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

5. CANCELLATION POLICY
5.1 Charterer-Initiated Cancellation
Should the Charterer cancel the booked Yacht for any reason, the Charterer must inform the Company without delay via email. Cancellation fees shall apply as follows:
• More than 35 days before embarkation: 50% of the total charter price.
• Less than 35 days before embarkation: 100% of the total charter price.
• No show: 100% of all amounts due, including charter price, mandatory/optional extras, and crew services.
• Early Abandonment (leaving prior to the contracted check-out time): 100% of all amounts due, including charter price, mandatory/optional extras, and crew services.
• Cancellation of Crew Services: 50% of the total service fee if cancelled 1 to 60 days prior to embarkation.
In any case where the Yacht is successfully re-let under the same conditions (i.e., charter period, price, etc.), any payments received will be credited toward a future charter, which must commence no later than October 20th of the following year.
5.2 Non-Payment
If payments are not processed by the due dates, the Company reserves the right, without any liability, to cancel the booking and charter the Yacht to a third party without prior notice.
5.3 Company-Initiated Cancellation
In the event the Company must cancel the booking due to force majeure or other reasons:
• Force Majeure: Including, but not limited to, Yacht disablement, actual or constructive total loss prior to charter commencement. In such cases, all amounts collected shall be reimbursed immediately, without interest. The Company may attempt to provide a substitution Yacht, but neither the Company, Owner, nor any Broker is liable to ensure availability or compensate for consequential damages (e.g., travel or accommodation costs).
• Other Reasons: The Company may either:
a. Offer a substitution Yacht of similar size, type, age, and equipment, if possible or
b. Refund all amounts received from the Charterer for the charter of the Yacht.
5.4 COVID-19 Policy
No specific COVID-19 cancellation policy is offered.
5.5 Clarification
For the avoidance of doubt:
A Yacht charter is a stand-alone sea service; it is neither a travel package nor a linked-travel arrangement. The Company is under no obligation to provide a replacement Yacht or to compensate the Charterer for any consequential damages caused by cancellation, disablement, or loss of the Yacht.

6. YACHT CHARTER PRICE
6.1 Currency and VAT
• All Yacht charter prices are quoted in Euro (EUR) and include the current VAT of 24%.
• Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
• Items marked (*) are provided by independent suppliers, are non-commissionable, and payable directly by the Charterer in cash at the base prior to embarkation, or in advance via bank transfer.
6.2 Pricing Accuracy
In the event of an administrative error leading to an incorrect published price, the Company reserves the right to correct the error.
6.3 Charter Rates Include
Charter rates cover:
• Use of the Yacht, equipped according to the current inventory list.
• Standard charter base services at the time of delivery (check-in/check-out).
• Mooring fees for the first and last night at the charter base in Vlicho Bay, Nydri, Lefkas.
• Clean linens: one set of bed sheets per cabin and one set of bath towels per person.
Note: Outboard motors are not included by default.
6.3 Charter Rates Do Not Include
The following are not included in the charter price:
• Food and beverages, Skipper/Hostess services, fuel and water consumption.
• Berthing fees at other marinas, canal fees, provisioning, or transfer services.
• Any other additional services unless explicitly stated in the Yacht’s equipment list.
• Travel insurance, personal accident insurance, Skipper liability insurance, or insurance for personal belongings.
• Optional equipment or services such as water toys.

6.5 Alternative Base
If the charter starts and/or ends at an alternative base (any base other than Vlicho Bay, Nydri, Lefkas, the homeport of the Yacht):
• The Charterer acknowledges that berthing fees at the alternative base are not included in the charter price.
• The Charterer is responsible for paying all corresponding berthing fees, plus any applicable one-way or base change fees as per the Company’s current Price List.

7. ADDITIONAL SERVICES & EXTRAS
7.1 General
Additional services and extra equipment (hereinafter: “Extras”) are available according to the current Price List (e.g., transfers, Skipper, Wi-Fi, SUP, etc.) and must be requested by the Charterer prior to Booking Confirmation.
• The Company will make reasonable efforts to provide newly requested Extras after Booking Confirmation.
• The Company will inform the Charterer whether the requested Extras can be added to the booking.
• The Company is not obliged to provide additional Extras if they cannot be arranged.
• All Extras must be confirmed in writing by both parties no later than 10 days prior to the charter start date.
7.2 Payment of Extras
Obligatory and optional Extras are payable in cash at the base prior to embarkation.
If a credit card is used, any applicable fees are the responsibility of the cardholder.
7.3 Pets
No pets are permitted on board unless prior written consent is obtained from the Company.
7.4 Crew Changes
If there is a crew change during the charter (Skipper remains the same), an extra fee of €100 applies per crew change, covering paperwork preparation, new bed linens, and towels. End cleaning costs for crew changes are as per the Company’s Price List.
7.5 Obligatory Extras
The Standard Charter Pack is a mandatory Extra and must be paid in cash at the base prior to embarkation.

8. SECURITY DEPOSIT
8.1 Requirement
For all bareboat and skippered charters, a Security Deposit is required to cover potential damage or loss to the Yacht and its equipment.
• The amount ranges between €2,500 and €3,000, depending on the Yacht.
• The Security Deposit must be paid at the base prior to embarkation, either by POS credit card or cash, unless otherwise agreed by the Company.
8.2 Refund and Retention
• At the end of the charter, the Security Deposit will be refunded without interest if no liability, damage, or loss has occurred.
• If used to cover liability, damage, or loss caused by the Charterer or their crew, any remaining deposit will be refunded after repair costs or liability have been ascertained.
• In case of a dispute over liability, the Company may retain the relevant portion of the Security Deposit until resolution.
• Retention of the Security Deposit does not limit the Company’s right to claim additional damages exceeding the deposit, especially in cases of illegal acts, gross negligence, or actions excluded from the Yacht’s insurance coverage.
8.3 Use of Deposit for Damage or Breach
• Larger damage or breach: Full deposit may be retained.
• Smaller damage or breach: Deposit will cover repair costs plus €100 handling fees; the remainder will be returned.
• If the Yacht cannot be delivered to the next charter due to damages, the full deposit will be retained.
• Gross negligence or prohibited activities (e.g., sailing under influence, single-handed sailing, sailing outside approved areas, regattas without written approval) will make the Charterer liable for costs beyond the Security Deposit, including lost charter income and repair expenses.
8.4 Lost Equipment
For lost items such as dinghies or outboard engines, the Charterer is liable for full replacement cost of the item bought new, payable before the end of the charter period.
8.5 Multiple Incidents
• The Security Deposit applies per incident (damage/loss).
• To cover a subsequent incident, the Charterer must replenish the deposit to the original amount.
• Failure to do so may result in the Company treating the charter as breached and terminating the agreement.
8.6 Cash Restrictions
The Company reserves the right not to accept cash for the Security Deposit (e.g., for one-way charters).

9. RISK OF YACHT USE & INSURANCE
9.1 Acceptance of Risk
The Charterer fully accepts all risks connected with the use of the Yacht, including potential damages or injuries to the Charterer and/or crew members.
• The Charterer assumes sole responsibility for the Yacht’s use.
• The Charterer waives all claims against the Company for accidents, injuries, or damage to personal belongings during or after the charter.
9.2 Yacht Insurance
All Yachts are insured in compliance with Port State regulations against accidental damage, including damage to third parties.
• Insurance covers: Hull, Machinery, Equipment, and Third-Party Liability.
• Insurance does not cover: sails, dinghy, outboard engines, theft or loss of personal belongings, and accidents affecting charterers.
9.3 Limitations of Insurance
The insurance may not cover events caused by:
• Willful misuse
• Gross negligence
• Fraudulent behavior
• Illegal activity
• Breach of charter terms (including non-payment of repairs, fuel, or berth dues)
Insurance includes a deductible per insurable event, which the Charterer must bear as part of the Security Deposit.
9.4 Exclusions
No additional insurance is included beyond the Yacht insurance described above.
The charter does not include:
• Skipper Liability Insurance
• Travel Insurance
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Trip Cancellation or Trip Curtailment Insurance
• Any other insurance not clearly mentioned
9.5 Recommendations
All persons embarking on the Yacht are strongly advised to obtain adequate and valid travel insurance. Skippers are strongly advised to obtain Skipper Liability Insurance.

10. CHANGES IN BOOKING
SAIL2DAY reserves the right to without prior notice make changes by assigning any booking to another Yacht, at any time prior to charter start date, on condition that such Yacht shall be of equivalent or better type, model, age, equipment and specifications.
10.1 Company’s Right to Make Changes
The Company reserves the right to make changes to any booking without prior notice, by assigning the Charterer to another Yacht, at any time prior to the charter start date. The substitute Yacht will be of equivalent or better type, model, age, equipment, and specifications.
10.2 Conditions
Any substitution will be communicated to the Charterer in writing and all rights, obligations, and terms of the original Charter Party shall apply to the substitute Yacht.
10.3 Charterer Acceptance
By accepting a substitute Yacht, the Charterer acknowledges that all provisions of the original Charter Party and these Terms continue to apply. No additional claims for compensation can be made solely on the basis of the substitution, provided the replacement Yacht meets the above equivalence criteria.

11. DOCUMENTATION & FORMALITIES
11.1 Official Documentation
Only documents issued by the Company (e.g., offers, forms, contracts, checklists) are considered official proof of charter conditions.
Guest comments on unofficial forms are considered testimony only and do not modify the charter terms. The Company reserves the right to disregard any documentation not issued by the Company.
11.2 Required Information
All persons embarking the Yacht must provide, in compliance with local regulations, the following information for submission to governmental authorities:
Full name (as in passport or travel document)
Gender
Date of birth
Type of travel document
Document number, country of issue, and expiry date
Country & Address of residence
Mobile number
11.3 Charter Party & Greek Charter Party
Upon booking, the Charterer receives the Offer / Booking Confirmation or Charter Party to sign.
Due to Greek legal requirements, the Charterer must also execute a Greek Charter Party with the local Port Authority before taking possession of the Yacht. The Greek Charter Party is in both Greek and English, and its terms must match the Booking Confirmation Terms. In case of conflict, the Booking Confirmation Terms prevails.
11.4 Company Authorization
By confirming a booking in Greece, the Charterer and any Broker(s) authorize SAIL2DAY – Christiana Fass to sign and execute the Greek Charter Party on their behalf to facilitate timely delivery of the Yacht. The Charterer agrees to sign the Greek Charter Party upon arrival at the charter base.
12. CREW LIST / CHARTERERS DOCUMENTS & ARRIVAL DETAILS
12.1 Crew List Submission
The Charterer must submit a correctly filled Crew List no later than 20 days before the first day of the charter. The Charterer is the main contracting party and responsible for all guests on board.
12.2 Arrival Details
The Charterer is strongly recommended to provide estimated arrival time at least 20 days prior to charter to ensure smooth check-in.
If the Charterer has booked a transfer service (e.g., from the airport), detailed arrival and departure information must be provided at least 20 days in advance.
12.3 Responsibility for Accuracy
The Charterer is responsible for the accuracy of the Crew List and the validity of all passports, visas, licenses, and other identification documents. The sailing license is a legally important document, and the Charterer/Skipper is fully responsible for its accuracy and authenticity.
12.4 Consequences of Missing Information
Failure to provide required information in due time relieves the Company of responsibility for any delays on the first day of the charter.

13. CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT
13.1 Embarkation & Disembarkation Times
• Embarkation: Starting date from 17:00 – 18:00
• Disembarkation: Ending date by 09:00
• Obligatory return: Yacht must be back at the base the evening before the end of charter by 17:00 (May to September) & 16:00 (October to April)
• Check-in/out procedures are considered part of the charter period.
• Postponed check-in procedures are subject to a surcharge.
13.2 Documentation at Handover
On taking over the Yacht, the Charterer must provide:
• Verified voucher with all Charterer data and charter appointment
• Insight into the original Skipper’s license
• Identification documents (e.g., passports) of all guests for re-checking the Crew List
13.3 Inventory & Condition Check
• The Charterer shall examine the inventory list with the Company’s representative and confirm the Yacht’s condition.
• Any complaints after confirmation are not accepted.
• Concealed faults or missing equipment unknown to the Company at handover do not entitle the Charterer to a price reduction.
• Previous charter damages that do not affect navigation cannot justify refusal of charter or price reduction.
• Complaints about pests (bugs, mice, cockroaches) will be assisted but are not compensable if the Yacht was delivered checked and free of such issues.
• All issues must be reported immediately during the charter; complaints after the charter will be disregarded.
13.4 Fuel & Water
The Yacht must be delivered and returned with full fuel and water tanks.
13.5 Skipper Skill Verification
The Company may require the Charterer or Skipper to demonstrate navigation skills in the presence of a Company representative. Any time required for the demonstration of navigation and handling skills, or for verification of the Charterer’s or Skipper’s competence by a Company representative, shall count as part of the agreed charter period. The Charterer acknowledges that no extension or compensation will be granted for time spent on such demonstrations.
If the Charterer/Skipper is deemed not skilled enough, the Company may hire a professional Skipper at the Charterer’s expense.
Refusal of the assigned Skipper prohibits sail out, and the charter is terminated without reimbursement.
13.6 Damages & Penalties
The Charterer is liable for damages as described in the Security Deposit section.
• If returned in good condition with full fuel/water, the full deposit is refunded.
• Taking the Yacht to an unauthorized port incurs costs for Yacht transport and remuneration for the next charter, plus a €300 penalty.
• Late return: Every delay longer than 3 hours incurs a double daily charter price, plus costs due to inability to deliver the Yacht to the next Charterer.
• Weather conditions do not justify late return; the Yacht must be within 40 NM of the base 48 hours before charter end.
• Charter extension requests must be immediately communicated; if approved and paid, the Company will arrange all necessary paperwork.
13.7 Underwater Inspection
Yachts are checked thoroughly underwater by a diver during the check-out procedure of each charter.

14. SUPPORT
14.1 24/7 Assistance
SAIL2DAY provides a 24/7 support line for charter clients during their holiday. Charterers requiring assistance must inform the local base manager without undue delay.
14.2 Cooperation Requirement
The Charterer must cooperate in resolving any issues that occur. SAIL2DAY will strive to resolve technical issues within 12 working hours, where feasible. In remote locations or outside Lefkada ports, response times will be longer.
14.3 Non-Compliance Consequences
If the Charterer fails to respond to communications or follow Base Manager instructions, they forfeit any right to complaint. Instructions may include returning the Yacht to base or to a specific port for technical resolution. Failure to comply makes the Charterer liable for further damages or losses incurred.
14.4 Underwater & Technical Assistance
The Charterer acknowledges that unforeseen situations (e.g., anchor entrapment, propeller entanglement, underwater obstructions) may require a professional diver. The Charterer agrees to bear the full cost of such diver services unless the incident is proven to result from equipment failure not attributable to Charterer misuse or negligence.

15. REQUIREMENTS TO BOOK A SAIL2DAY YACHTS CHARTERING SERVICE
15.1 Minimum Requirements for Bareboat Charters in Greece
• At least one certified sailing Yacht skipper and one experienced crew member, both over 18 years old, must be on board.
• Licensing requirements apply for offshore, open sea sailing (>12 NM) during day & night.
• All certifications must be in English.
15.2 Skipper Competence
The skipper must be able to:
• Handle a Yacht in confined areas
• Anchor, berth, and moor in varying conditions
• Use navigation and pilotage skills to ensure the safety of the Yacht, crew, and passengers at all times
15.3 Accepted Certifications
ICC SAIL (International Certificate of Competence) – coastal waters and beyond (Motor & Inland ICC not accepted)
ISSA Inshore Skipper Sail and beyond
RYA Coastal Skipper and beyond
IPC (International Proficiency Certificate), USA
US Sailing Bareboat Cruising Course, ASA 104
Germany: Sportbootführerschein See or beyond
Belgium: Algemeen Stuurbrevet / Brevet de conduite général
Italy: Italian certificates not accepted; Italian citizens must hold ICC issued from ISSA or RYA
Qualifications are subject to approval by the local Port Authority on the day of departure. The Charterer is fully responsible for ensuring their qualifications are valid and suitable.
15.4 Limitations & Rejections
Certificates may be rejected by Port Authorities for reasons such as:
• Daylight-only sailing
• Inland/coastal waters (