CHECK LIST

WE WILL PROVIDE BUOYANCY AIDS / HELMETS and have some wet weather gear.

What to wear and spare equipment:

Insurance:

Messing about on the Mersey has full public liability through Adventure Activity Insurance scheme run by Jardine Lloyd Thompson. This covers you fully when on a guided trip and against any fault against equipment provided by us when hiring equipment.

DEPOSIT:

A deposit is requested prior to coming on a trip. The amount may vary depending on the size of the group.

Where the group is less than 10 people this is refundable prior to 1 week (after this 50% of your deposit will be held for the rest of the year as a deposit against another trip).

Where the group is more than 10 people you may cancel prior to the last 2 weeks (additional freelance coaches will be booked in for these trips and will be paid using your deposit if canceled within the last 2 weeks) and no refund will be given.

Cheques should be made payable to ‘Messing about on the Mersey’

Accompanied Trips

When accompanied by a guide they will make all the relative decisions and there assessment and directions will be final. If you choose not to follow their instructions then liability will move from them to yourselves.

Conditions of HIRE and health and safety guidelines, rules and regulations.

Your safety is paramount to us. Please read our Health and Safety advice and other guidance as they are for your safety and the enjoyment of your trip. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions relating to your canoes, other equipment and the River you are travelling down.

1. LETTING. We are letting and you are hiring the goods stated for the period of
hire shown, upon the terms and conditions set out in this agreement including
those set out over leaf. All equipment will be checked as fit for purpose before
letting out.

2. YOUR OBLIGATIONS. You will :

2.1 USE AND LOCATIONS : keep the goods in your possession and under your
control at all times. (Boats to be locked with chain provided if left unsupervised;
paddles, buoyancy aids, helmets and any other equipment to be kept with you).

2.2 SAFETY EQUIPMENT : wear a buoyancy aid and helmet at all times whilst on
the river.

2.3 AGE : be over 18 to hire a boat
              : if under the age of 18 be accompanied by an adult.

2.4 HEALTH : notify us if you or any of your party has any health issues such as
asthma, diabetes or heart disease this should be discussed first and us made
aware of these conditions. In certain circumstances we may discourage you from
taking part in the event. Anyone with a current history of epileptic seizures should
not participate in this activity.

2.5 MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC : be considerate to all other river users ie; fellow
canoeists, fishermen. You will not fish unless you have the appropriate permit to
fish and a National Rod License.

2.6 ACCESS & PORTAGE : only land at designated landing areas. Any additional
access to the banks must only be made where choosing to avoid an obstacle in
the river and must be carefully carried out to avoid damage to the river bank.

2.7 YOU WILL NOT GO DOWN THE WEIRS AT NORTHENDEN OR ASHTON
MERSEY BUT USE THE PORTAGE POINTS (If you choose to do so at Northenden
it is at your own risk to equipment and self – under NO circumstances should any
paddler go over Ashton Mersey Weir as there is a hidden concrete slab which may
well cause a fatal entrapment.)

2.8 LOSS OR DAMAGE. Be responsible for, and indemnify us against, loss of or
damage to, or caused by the Goods whilst in your possession howsoever caused,
and notify us as soon as practicable of any such loss or damage.

2.9 PROHIBITION AGAINST SALE ETC. Not to sell underlet, or dispose of the
Goods, and will indemnify us against all losses, costs, claims, damage and
expencies howsoever occasioned by your breach.

3. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE ETC. We accept no responsibility for consequential
loss or damage howsoever arising from the letting evidenced by this agreement
unless it arises from our negligent act or default.

4. BREACH. You should commit any breach of this agreement we may terminate
the agreement and you will no longer be in possession of the Goods with our
consent.

5. JOINT HIRERS. Where you are more than one, each of you is separately
responsible for performance of this agreement.

6. RISK. By taking part in Kayaking and Canoeing you are recognizing that there is a certain level of risk and danger associated with with taking part in this activity.