Charter Terms & Conditions
- Published rates include Port Fee (10%) for Alameda and Sausalito. Fuel costs and pump out charges are included in the charter rate for sailboats. Pump out charges are included in the charter rate for powerboats. Rates are subject to change without notice or obligation.
- A 25% surcharge will be added to charters during the America's Cup World Series: August 11-19, 2012 & August 27 - September 2, 2012. A deposit will be required at time of reservation.
- Basic charter day begins at 9 a.m. and end at 8 a.m. the following day.
- Half day charters begin at 2 p.m. during the summer season and 1 p.m. during the winter season and end at 8 a.m. the following day. No advance half day reservations.
- To extend any charter from 8 a.m. to noon, add the half day rate.
- Free night before boarding is available upon request for multi-day charters. Subject to availability.
- Navigation limits vary with boat model, location, and charterer certification. Check with us for specific limits before confirming your charter.
- When racing, the insurance deductible is doubled and the sails and rig are not covered.
- Some boats are available with a spinnaker to qualified sailors at higher rates. Call for boat availability and exact rates. (Members only)
- Non Members must provide a valid credit card deposit in the amount of the deductible for your charter.
- Pets are not permitted on board any of our boats.
- Charterers who have not chartered with Club Nautique in over 18 months will be required to do a checkout.
- Cancellations - Members: There is no charge if the change or cancellation is the greater of 1 week or length of charter proior to the charter. The cancellation charge is 25% of the charter rate. Cancellations for inclement weather are at the discretion of base manager.
- Cancellations - Non Members: There is no charge if the change or cancellation is more than 14 days prior to the charter or the length of the term of the charter, whichever is greater. The cancellation charge is 50% of the charter rate. Cancellations for inclement weather are at the discretion of base manager.
- Cleaning fee - Charterer will be charged (with a one hour minimum charge) for additional cleaning if Club Nautique determines that the vessel was not left in a tidy manner (hosed off, trash removed, etc.).
- Late return fee - If vessel is not returned by agreed upon time, the charterer will pay Club Nautique the sum of 25% of that day's charter rate for each hour or fraction there of that it is late.
- Trawler Charters Only: Fuel is billed separately for all trawler charters.
