Information & Prices
2015
Silsden Boats (Holidays) Ltd
Canal Wharfe • Elliott Street • Silsden • Keighley • West Yorkshire • BD20 0DE
Telephone: 01535 653675 • Fax: 01535 670101
All our prices are per boat and are inclusive of Cancellation Protection,
VAT, Diesel, Gas, Bedding, TV, Damage Waiver, Car Parking**
** Because of limited space, only 2 cars can be accommodated per boat
Pets are allowed. (Maximum number is two).
All the boats are available from 1.00pm on the start day and must be returned by
9.00 a.m. on the final day.
Buoyancy aids are available free of charge.
NAVIGATIONAL NOTES:
MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS
1.
Leeds and Liverpool
Length 60ft
Beam 14ft 3ins
2.
Aire and Calder
No restriction
3.
Calder and Hebble
Length 57ft 6in (59ft narrow boat)
Beam 14ft
4.
Huddersfield Broad
Length 57ft 6in (59ft narrow boat)
Beam 14ft
5.
Huddersfield Narrow
Length 70ft
Beam 6ft 10ins
Standedge Tunnel - Because of dimensional limitation, only certain boats are allowed
through the tunnel. Please check when booking.
Telephone No. for advance booking & information pack for these routes:
01782 785703.
6.
Rochdale Canal
Length 72ft
Beam 14ft 2ins
Telephone No. for advance booking & information pack for this route:
01782 785703 (48 hours notice).
7.
Bridgewater
No restriction
RINGS
Two rings are available from Silsden, both require a minimum of 3 weeks.
One uses the Leeds and Liverpool one way across the Pennines, and the Rochdale to return.
The other uses the Leeds and Liverpool and the Huddersfield Broad and Narrow.
2015
Please refer to above Navigational Notes.
FRIDAY or MONDAY START BOATS
3 or 4 night breaks from
Friday 1.00pm to Monday 9.00am or
Monday 1.00pm to Friday 9.00am
7 night breaks from
Friday 1.00pm to Friday 9.00am or
Monday 1.00pm to Monday 9.00am
Or any combination thereof
New in 2012
W.R.
W.R.
WC
GALLEY
W.B.
SINGLES CONVERT
TO DOUBLE
(REMOVABLE TABLE)
T.V.
WET
TWO SINGLES
CONVERT TO
DOUBLE
(OPTIONAL
BUNK OVER)
FRIDGE
AFT
COCKPIT
SEAT/
SINGLE
BED
DRS
STEPS
SEAT
A.C.
PRICE BAND A
SEAT/
SINGLE
BED
COCKPIT
SEAT
JENNY’S DRUM
GLAZED
SCREEN
240 volt
DRUMMER GIRL
PRICE BAND A
W.B.
SINGLES CONVERT
TO DOUBLE
(REMOVABLE TABLE)
New in 2010
W.R.
TWO SINGLES
CONVERT TO
DOUBLE
(OPTIONAL
BUNK OVER)
W.R.
WC
GALLEY
W.B.
SINGLES CONVERT
TO DOUBLE
(REMOVABLE TABLE)
T.V.
WET
SEAT/
SINGLE
BED
FRIDGE
AFT
COCKPIT
GLAZED
SCREEN
PRICE BAND A
DRS
STEPS
SEAT
A.C.
SEAT/
SINGLE
BED
240 volt
Length 50ft (15.24m)
Sleeps 2 to 5
2 Doubles or 5 Singles or 1 Double and 3 Singles in Cabin and Saloon
(Optional bunk over single in rear cabin)
GWEN’S DRUM
COCKPIT
GALLEY
SEAT/
SINGLE
BED
COCKPIT
SEAT
W.R.
W.R.
WC
T.V.
WET
TWO SINGLES
CONVERT TO
DOUBLE
(OPTIONAL
BUNK OVER)
FRIDGE
AFT
COCKPIT
SEAT/
SINGLE
BED
DRS
STEPS
SEAT
A.C.
New in 2009
SEAT
Length 50ft (15.24m)
Sleeps 2 to 5
2 Doubles or 5 Singles or 1 Double and 3 Singles in Cabin and Saloon
(Optional bunk over single in rear cabin)
GLAZED
SCREEN
Length 50ft (15.24m)
Sleeps 2 to 5
2 Doubles or 5 Singles or 1 Double and 3 Singles in Cabin and Saloon
(Optional bunk over single in rear cabin)
240 volt
MEGAN’S DRUM
PRICE BAND C
New in 2011
Length 57ft (17.38m)
Sleeps 4 to 7
240 volt
1 Double and 5 Singles or 2 Doubles and 2 Singles or 3 Doubles in 2 Cabins and Saloon
(Optional bunk over single in rear cabin)
FRIDAY or MONDAY START BOATS
3 or 4 night breaks from
Friday 1.00pm to Monday 9.00am or
Monday 1.00pm to Friday 9.00am
7 night breaks from
Friday 1.00pm to Friday 9.00am or
Monday 1.00pm to Monday 9.00am
Or any combination thereof
LUXURY WIDE BEAM BOAT - 11ft 5ins wide
DRUM BEAT
New in 2011
TABLE
& CHAIRS
W.R.
CABIN
WC
W.B.
DOUBLE
OR TWO
SINGLES
TWO
OPTIONAL
BUNKS OVER
GALLEY
FRIDGE
UNDER
DOUBLE
OR
TWO
SINGLES
WC
W.R.
SEAT
W.B.
W.R.
STEPS
W.R.
PRICE BAND G
SOLID
FUEL
STOVE
SALOON
SOFA
BED
CABIN
T.V. &
VIDEO
GLAZED
SCREEN
Length 55ft (16.7m)
Sleeps 4 to 8
3 Doubles or 2 Doubles and 4 Singles in 2 Bedrooms and Saloon
(Optional 2 bunks over single berths in front cabin)
240 volt
BOB’S DRUM
PRICE BAND G
New in 2009
TABLE
& CHAIRS
DOUBLE
OR
TWO
SINGLES
CABIN
WC
W.R.
WC
W.B.
DOUBLE
OR TWO
SINGLES
TWO
OPTIONAL
BUNKS OVER
GALLEY
FRIDGE
UNDER
W.B.
W.R.
SEAT
W.R.
W.R.
STEPS
CABIN
SOLID
FUEL
STOVE
SALOON
SOFA
BED
T.V. &
VIDEO
GLAZED
SCREEN
Length 55ft (16.7m)
Sleeps 4 to 8
3 Doubles or 2 Doubles and 4 Singles in 2 Bedrooms and Saloon
(Optional 2 bunks over single berths in front cabin)
240 volt
SOPHIE’S DRUM
PRICE BAND E
New in 2013
Length 59ft (17.98m)
Sleeps 6 to 9
240 volt
3 Doubles and 2 Singles or 4 Doubles or 2 Doubles and 5 Singles in 3 Cabins and Saloon
(Optional bunk over single in rear cabin)
DAN’S DRUM
New in 2009
PRICE BAND E
Length 59ft (17.98m)
Sleeps 6 to 9
240 volt
3 Doubles and 2 Singles or 4 Doubles or 2 Doubles and 5 singles in 3 Cabins and Saloon
(Optional bunk over single in rear cabin)
SUNDAY or THURSDAY START BOATS
3 or 4 night breaks from
Sunday 1.00pm to Thursday 9.00am or
Thursday 1.00pm to Sunday 9.00am
7 night breaks from
Sunday 1.00pm to Sunday 9.00am or
Thursday 1.00pm to Thursday 9.00am
Or any combination thereof
SEAT/
SINGLE
BED
W.R.
W.R.
WC
GALLEY
W.B.
SINGLES CONVERT
TO DOUBLE
(REMOVABLE TABLE)
T.V.
WET
TWO SINGLES
CONVERT TO
DOUBLE
(OPTIONAL
BUNK OVER)
FRIDGE
AFT
COCKPIT
PRICE BAND B
DRS
STEPS
SEAT
A.C.
New for 2015
SEAT/
SINGLE
BED
COCKPIT
SEAT
ROSIE‘S DRUM
GLAZED
SCREEN
Length 50ft (15.24m)
Sleeps 2 to 4
240 volt
2 Doubles or 5 Singles or 1 Double and 3 Singles in Cabin and Saloon (Optional bunk over single in rear cabin)
W.R.
W.R.
WC
CHAIR
GALLEY
W.B.
COCKPIT
CHAIR
GLAZED
SCREEN
T.V.
WET
TWO SINGLES
CONVERT TO
DOUBLE
(OPTIONAL
BUNK OVER)
FRIDGE
AFT
COCKPIT
DRS
STEPS
SEAT
A.C.
SEAT
Alternative layout
1 Double or 2 Singles
W.R.
W.R.
WC
GALLEY
W.B.
SINGLES CONVERT
TO DOUBLE
(REMOVABLE TABLE)
Length 50ft (15.24m)
Sleeps 2 to 5
2 Doubles or 5 Singles or 1 Double and 3 Singles in Cabin and Saloon
(Optional bunk over single in rear cabin)
SEAT/
SINGLE
BED
SEAT
TWO SINGLES
CONVERT TO
DOUBLE
(OPTIONAL
BUNK OVER)
T.V.
WET
SEAT/
SINGLE
BED
FRIDGE
AFT
COCKPIT
PRICE BAND B
DRS
STEPS
SEAT
A.C.
New in 2012
COCKPIT
FERN’S DRUM
GLAZED
SCREEN
240 volt
BOAT FOR A COUPLE FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION (with room for a visitor)
GOLDEN DALE
New in 2009
PRICE BAND I
FOLD DOWN
SINGLE BED
FOLDING
TABLE
Length 56ft (17.07m)
Sleeps 2 to 3
1 1 Double and optional drop-down Single in Cabin and Saloon
COMFORTABLE FAMILY BOAT
SUSAN’S DRUM
New in 2008
Length 59ft (17.98m)
Sleeps 4 to 5
2 Doubles or 1 Double and 2 Singles or 1 Double and 3 Singles in two Cabins
(Optional bunk over single in rear cabin)
240 volt
PRICE BAND J
240 volt
SUNDAY or THURSDAY START BOATS
3 or 4 night breaks from
Sunday 1.00pm to Thursday 9.00am or
Thursday 1.00pm to Sunday 9.00am
7 night breaks from
Sunday 1.00pm to Sunday 9.00am or
Thursday 1.00pm to Thursday 9.00am
Or any combination thereof
LUXURY WIDE BEAM BOAT - 11ft 5 ins wide
MARLEY’S DRUM
New in 2009
PRICE BAND H
TABLE
& CHAIRS
W.B.
WC
W.R.
W.R.
DOUBLE
OR
TWO
SINGLES
CABIN
W.B.
WC
GALLEY
DOUBLE
OR TWO
SINGLES
TWO
OPTIONAL
BUNKS OVER
FRIDGE
UNDER
SEAT
W.R.
W.R.
STEPS
SOLID
FUEL
STOVE
SALOON
SOFA
BED
CABIN
240 volt
Length 55ft (16.7m)
Sleeps 4 to 8
3 Doubles or 2 Doubles and 4 Singles in 2 Bedrooms and Saloon
(Optional 2 bunks over single berths in front cabin)
LUXURY WIDE BEAM BOAT - 11ft 5ins wide
HUM DRUM
New in 2011
CABIN
W.R.
WC
W.B.
DOUBLE
OR TWO
SINGLES
TWO
OPTIONAL
BUNKS OVER
GALLEY
FRIDGE
UNDER
W.R.
WC
W.R.
SEAT
W.B.
DOUBLE
OR
TWO
SINGLES
PRICE BAND H
TABLE
& CHAIRS
STEPS
W.R.
GLAZED
SCREEN
T.V. &
VIDEO
CABIN
SOLID
FUEL
STOVE
SALOON
SOFA
BED
T.V. &
VIDEO
GLAZED
SCREEN
Length 55ft (16.7m)
Sleeps 4 to 8
3 Doubles or 2 Doubles and 4 Singles in 2 Bedrooms and Saloon
(Optional 2 bunks over single berths in front cabin)
240 volt
SARA’S DRUM
PRICE BAND D
New for 2013
Length 57ft (17.38m)
Sleeps 4 to 7
240
1 Double and 5 Singles or 2 Doubles and 2 Singles or 3 Doubles in Cabin and Saloon
(Optional bunk over single in rear cabin)
BARBARA’S DRUM
New in 2008
volt
PRICE BAND F
Length 59ft (17.98m)
Sleeps 6 to 9
240 volt
3 Doubles and 2 Singles or 4 Doubles or 2 Doubles and 5 Singles in 3 Cabins and Saloon
(Optional bunk over single in rear cabin)
SATURDAY or TUESDAY START BOATS
3 or 4 night breaks from
Saturday 1.00pm to Tuesday 9.00am or
Tuesday 1.00pm to Saturday 9.00am
7 night breaks from
Saturday 1.00pm to Saturday 9.00am or
Tuesday 1.00pm to Tuesday 9.00am
Or any combination thereof
New in 2009
W.R.
W.R.
WC
GALLEY
W.B.
SINGLES CONVERT
TO DOUBLE
(REMOVABLE TABLE)
T.V.
WET
TWO SINGLES
CONVERT TO
DOUBLE
(OPTIONAL
BUNK OVER)
FRIDGE
AFT
COCKPIT
SEAT/
SINGLE
BED
DRS
STEPS
SEAT
A.C.
PRICE BAND A
SEAT/
SINGLE
BED
COCKPIT
SEAT
SAM’S DRUM
GLAZED
SCREEN
Length 50ft (15.24m)
Sleeps 2 to 5
2 Doubles or 5 Singles or 1 Double and 3 Singles in Cabin and Saloon
(Optional bunk over single in rear cabin)
240 volt
MOLLY’S DRUM
PRICE BAND J
New in 2009
Length 56ft (17.07m)
Sleeps 2 to 5
2 Doubles and 1 single or 1 Double and 3 Singles in Cabin and Saloon
240 volt
DRUMMER BOY
PRICE BAND C
New in 2010
Length 57ft (17.38m)
Sleeps 4 to 7
240
1 Double and 5 Singles or 2 Doubles and 2 Singles or 3 Doubles in Cabin and Saloon
(Optional bunk over single in rear cabin)
volt
PRICES 2015
All our prices are per boat and are inclusive of Cancellation Protection,
VAT, Diesel, Gas, Bedding, TV, Damage Waiver, Car Parking**
** Because of limited space, only 2 cars can be accommodated per boat
Pets are allowed. (Maximum number is two).
Week
Commencing
Thursday
2-5 BERTH
2-5 BERTH
4-7 BERTH
4-7 BERTH
6-9 BERTH
BAND A
BAND B
BAND C
BAND D
BAND E
Jenny’s Drum
Drummer Girl
Gwen’s Drum
Sam’s Drum
Rosie’s Drum
Fern’s Drum
Megan’s Drum
Drummer Boy
Sara’s Drum
Sophie’s Drum
Dan’s Drum
Isla’s Drum
Katie’s Drum
Week
Short Break
Week
Short Break
Week
Short Break*
Week
Short Break*
761
495
705
458
12th March
587
382
543
353
19th March
587
382
543
353
761
495
705
26th March
885
575
819
532
1152
749
1066
2nd April
885
575
819
532
1152
749
9th April
587
382
543
353
761
495
16th April
587
382
543
353
761
23rd April
800
520
740
481
1054
30th April
800
520
740
481
1054
7th May
885
575
819
532
1152
14th May
885
575
819
532
21st May
1101
716
1019
662
28th May
928
603
859
4th June
928
603
859
11th June
928
603
18th June
928
603
25th June
928
2nd July
928
9th July
Week
Short Break
852
554
458
852
554
693
1294
841
1066
693
1294
841
705
458
852
554
495
705
458
852
554
685
975
634
1182
768
685
975
634
1182
768
749
1066
693
1294
841
1152
749
1066
693
1294
841
1448
941
1340
871
1619
1052
558
1230
800
1137
739
1376
894
558
1230
800
1137
739
1376
894
859
558
1230
800
1137
739
1376
894
859
558
1230
800
1137
739
1376
894
603
859
558
1230
800
1137
739
1376
894
603
859
558
1230
800
1137
739
1376
894
928
603
859
558
1230
800
1137
739
1376
894
16th July
928
603
859
558
1230
800
1137
739
1376
894
23rd July
1163
756
1076
700
1517
986
1404
913
1701
1106
30th July
1163
756
1076
700
1517
986
1404
913
1701
1106
6th August
1163
756
1076
700
1517
986
1404
913
1701
1106
13th August
1163
756
1076
700
1517
986
1404
913
1701
1106
20th August
1163
756
1076
700
1517
986
1404
913
1701
1106
27th August
928
603
859
558
1230
800
1137
739
1376
894
3rd September
928
603
859
558
1230
800
1137
739
1376
894
10th September
800
520
740
481
1054
685
975
634
1182
768
17th September
800
520
740
481
1054
685
975
634
1182
768
24th September
587
382
543
353
761
495
705
458
852
554
1st October
587
382
543
353
761
495
705
458
852
554
8th October
587
382
543
353
761
495
705
458
852
554
15th October
587
382
543
353
761
495
705
458
852
554
22nd October
587
382
543
353
761
495
705
458
852
554
29th October
587
382
543
353
761
495
705
458
852
554
15% discount is given for a second consecutive week’s holiday taken between 12th March and 18th June and
between 27th August and 29th October . 10% discount is given for consecutive weeks taken between
18th June and 27th August.
PRICES 2015
All our prices are per boat and are inclusive of Cancellation Protection,
VAT, Diesel, Gas, Bedding, TV, Damage Waiver, Car Parking**
** Because of limited space, only 2 cars can be accommodated per boat
Pets are allowed. (Maximum number is two).
6-9 BERTH
Week
Commencing
Thursday
4-8 BERTH WIDE BEAM 4-8 BERTH WIDE BEAM
2 BERTH
2-5 BERTH
BAND F
BAND G
BAND H
BAND I
BAND J
Barbara’s Drum
Bob’s Drum
Drum Beat
Helen’s Drum
Marley’s Drum
Hum Drum
Golden Dale
Susan’s Drum
Molly’s Drum
Week
Short Break
788
512
19th March
788
26th March
1197
2nd April
9th April
Week
Short Break
Week
Short Break*
Week
Short Break*
Week
Short Break
810
532
593
386
603
392
875
575
512
875
575
810
532
593
386
603
392
778
1328
865
1229
801
898
584
914
594
1197
778
1328
865
1229
801
898
584
914
594
788
512
875
575
810
532
593
386
603
392
16th April
788
512
875
575
810
532
593
386
603
392
23rd April
1094
712
1216
790
1124
731
824
536
837
544
30th April
1094
712
1216
790
1124
731
824
536
837
544
7th May
1197
778
1328
865
1229
801
898
584
914
594
14th May
1197
778
1328
865
1229
801
898
584
914
594
21st May
1497
974
1665
1082
1540
1001
1138
740
1150
747
28th May
1273
827
1412
919
1307
851
964
627
982
638
4th June
1273
827
1412
919
1307
851
964
627
982
638
11th June
1273
827
1412
919
1307
851
964
627
982
638
18th June
1273
827
1412
919
1307
851
964
627
982
638
25th June
1273
827
1412
919
1307
851
964
627
982
638
2nd July
1273
827
1412
919
1307
851
964
627
982
638
9th July
1273
827
1412
919
1307
851
964
627
982
638
16th July
1273
827
1412
919
1307
851
964
627
982
638
23rd July
1574
1024
1748
1137
1616
1052
1138
740
1197
778
30th July
1574
1024
1748
1137
1616
1052
1138
740
1197
778
6th August
1574
1024
1748
1137
1616
1052
1138
740
1197
778
13th August
1574
1024
1748
1137
1616
1052
1138
740
1197
778
20th August
1574
1024
1748
1137
1616
1052
1138
740
1197
778
27th August
1273
827
1412
919
1307
851
964
627
982
638
3rd September
1273
827
1412
919
1307
851
964
627
982
638
10th September
1094
712
1216
790
1124
731
824
536
837
544
17th September
1094
712
1216
790
1124
731
824
536
837
544
24th September
788
512
875
575
810
532
593
386
603
392
1st October
788
512
875
575
810
532
593
386
603
392
8th October
788
512
875
575
810
532
593
386
603
392
15th October
788
512
875
575
810
532
593
386
603
392
22nd October
788
512
875
575
810
532
593
386
603
392
29th October
788
512
875
575
810
532
593
386
603
392
12th March
15% discount is given for a second consecutive week’s holiday taken between 12th March and 18th June and
between 27th August and 29tht October . 10% discount is given for consecutive weeks taken between
18th June and 27th August.
Cancellation Protection
Cover will provide the following benefits if, after your booking is accepted, it is necessary and unavoidable for:
A. Your entire party to cancel or curtain your holiday due to a qualifying reason.
1.
If your entire party cancels before your balance of hire is due and payable, is due we will:
• Relieve you of your responsibility for payment of your balance of hire.
• Refund your initial payment, less your cancellation protection charge.
2. If your entire party cancels after your balance of hire is due and payable, we will:
• Refund your balance of hire (or relieve you of the responsibility for payment of the balance of hire if it
has not been paid)
• Refund your initial payment less the cancellation protection charge plus a £20 administration charge.
Definition: Entitled Person means any member of the holiday party named on the booking form.
Qualifying Reasons
1.
The death, bodily injury, illness (including events caused by pregnancy and childbirth) of you or any close
relative or fiancé (e) of any entitled person.
2. Travel restrictions following an epidemic, redundancy, unforeseen occupational posting, hijack, jury or
witness service of any entitled person.
3. Police requiring any entitled person to attend following theft at your home or place of business.
4. Damage rendering any entitled persons home uninhabitable.
B. Your entire party cancels your holiday for any other reason other than those stated above before your
balance of hire is due and payable we will:
• Relieve you of your responsibility for payment of your balance of hire.
Main exclusions
•
•
•
•
•
Disinclination to travel.
Claims as a result of any accident or illness of your pet.
Any consequence of war, radioactive contamination or similar risk.
Changes in your financial circumstances or unemployment other than redundancy.
Claims for any period when your boat is occupied by any member of the qualifying people.
How to claim
To make a claim, please contact:
Silsden Boats (Holidays) Ltd, Canal Wharfe, Elliott Street, Silsden, Keighley, BD20 0DE,
Telephone 01535 653675 or fax 01535 670101 immediately the circumstances leading to the cancellation or
curtailment arise, then confirm in writing, supplying documentary evidence, including medical certificates where
appropriate, to support your claim. Note your whole party must cancel or curtail the holiday and the boat must
be left vacant. If you need to curtail your holiday you must return your boat to the boatyard before returning
home.
Damage Waiver
An element to cover damage waiver is also included in your hire fee, which protects you against accidental
damage to the boat or its equipment.
Exclusions to Damage Waiver
1. Speeding, reported or witnessed
2. Steering or operating the boat whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs
3. Malicious, negligent or intentional damage to the boat, its equipment, the waterway, other boats or
structure.
4. Damage to the rudder, skeg etc. due to cill damage in locks.
5. Return of the boat late, or in an unclean condition.
Any damage caused by these exclusions will be charged for.
Silsden Boats (Holidays) Ltd
Canal Wharfe • Elliott Street • Silsden • Keighley • West Yorkshire • BD20 0DE
Telephone: 01535 653675 • Fax: 01535 670101 • [email protected]
Please telephone day or evening to check your requirement. If the boat is available we will put a 10 day provisional booking on,
which will be confirmed upon receipt of your booking form and deposit. If these do not reach us in 10 days the booking will lapse.
Please make cheques payable to SILSDEN BOATS (HOLIDAYS) LT D. Payments can be made in instalments, please ask for
details when booking.
The balance of the holiday fee will be due 56 days before the holiday start date.
Bookings made less than 56 days before your holiday must be paid in full when booked.
Name:
Please book me for boat (Name):
Address:
From:
No. of Nights
Basic Price
£
Pet(s) (Maximum 2)
FOC
Car Parking (Maximum 2 cars per boat)
FOC
Cheques made payable to: Silsden Boats (Holidays) Ltd.
Tel No. Home:
Tel No. Business:
Email:
Deposit (enclosed)
£
Balance due 56 days before
commencement of holiday
£
My party will consist of the following persons:
Title
Children under 2
Initial
Surname
Age
2 years - 17 years
Male / Female
Total No. in party
DECLARATION: I .................................................................................... confirm that I am authorised by all members of my
party to submit their personal details and sign on their behalf, and that we agree to be bound by Silsden Boats (Holidays) Ltd.
boat hire conditions.
Signature:
Date:
Booking Deposits per boat per week
Brochure Price per week or part thereof Deposit
£104
up to £500
£124
£501 to £750
£139
£751 to £900
£149
More than £900
BOAT HIRE CONDITIONS
Please read these conditions carefully. They are all part of the hire
agreement and describe the rights and duties of both you and the
Company.
DEFINITIONS
In these conditions and the Agreement the following words have the following
meanings:“Agreement” means the Hire Agreement between You and the Company which is
evidenced by your booking request and the Booking Confirmation and is made on
the basis of these Conditions. “Booking Confirmation” means the written
confirmation issued to You by the Company confirming the hire period, price,
place of delivery and other key particulars of the booking. "Company" means
Silsden Boats (Holidays) Ltd of Canal Wharfe, Elliott Street, Silsden, Keighley,
BD20 0DE. "You" means the person or persons named in the Booking
Confirmation. If there is more than one of You each of You shall be individually
responsible for complying with the Agreement. "Conditions" means these Boat
Hire Conditions. "Price" means the price in the Booking Confirmation. "Start
Date" means the start date in the Booking Confirmation. "End Date" means the
end date in the Booking Confirmation. “Hire Period” means the hire period in the
Booking Confirmation. “written” means that the item has been printed, typed,
written out by hand or sent or displayed by email or other electronic means.
AGREEMENT TO HIRE
When You request a booking you are making an offer to hire a boat on these
Conditions. The Hire Agreement itself only comes into existence when the
Company sends out the Booking Confirmation. A provisional or conditional
booking is not binding and You may cancel it at any time before the Booking
Confirmation is sent out to You by the Company. Similarly the Company may hire
the boat to another party in place of you at any time before a Booking
Confirmation has been sent to You. The entire Agreement between You and the
Company is contained in these Conditions, the booking request and the Booking
Confirmation. Nothing in these Conditions affects Your statutory rights.
PRICES AND PAYMENT
The Company’s advertised Prices are in pounds sterling and include Value Added
Tax and, where applicable, Insurance Premium Tax. If the rates of VAT, IPT or any
other government tax are changed so that a different rate applies to your hire any
difference will be charged or refunded to You as the case may be. The Company
reserves the right to correct errors in advertised or quoted prices at the time of
booking Confirmation. Payment is deemed to have been made when cleared
funds are received in the Company’s bank account. The Deposit is payable at the
time of the booking request. The deposit is as shown on the Booking Form.
The balance of the price, including Fuel, Car Parking for a maximum of 2 cars
per boat, and Damage Waiver, is due eight weeks before the start date shown in
the hire invoice. Time of payment shall be of the essence of the Agreement.
For bookings made less than eight weeks before the start date You must pay the
full price at the time of the booking request. The Company may charge interest at
3% p.a over Bank of England base rate on any money which is overdue from the
due date until the actual date of full payment.
YOUR PARTY
Personal agreement and obligations:
The Hire Agreement is a personal one between You and the Company and Your
identity is a material factor in the Company’s decision to enter into the Agreement.
You must be at least 18 years of age at the time of booking. You must be
authorised by all other members of Your party to enter into the Agreement on their
behalf. The full names and ages of all members of Your party must be provided to
the Company at the time of booking. All changes in Your party (the addition,
substitution or removal of any member of the party) which take place at any time
after the Booking Confirmation has been issued (including during the hire period)
must be communicated in writing and approved by the Company (such approval is
not to be unreasonably withheld). You are responsible for making all members of
Your party aware of the terms of the Agreement.
The use of alcohol and controlled drugs; Company’s right of immediate
cancellation. The boat shall not be navigated while anyone on board is, or
appears to be, under the influence of alcohol or drugs and the Company may
cancel your booking and refuse to hand the boat over to you or repossess it if you
or any member of your party is or appears to be under the influence of alcohol or
drugs. In such a case the Company shall be entitled to recover any loss, damage
and expense from the monies already paid by You and if this is insufficient to
cover its loss it shall be entitled to bring a claim against you for the balance of
such claim.
Company’s right to decline handover for safety reasons.
The Company may cancel your booking and refuse to hand the boat over to you if,
in its reasonable opinion, You are unsuitable to take charge of the boat for any
reason that may adversely affect the safety of any person or property. In this
event (and provided that You have fully complied with your obligations under this
Agreement) the Company will refund the Deposit and any other monies which You
have paid to the Company and the contract shall be discharged without further
liability on either party.
Company’s right to repossess during the hire
The Company may repossess the boat at any time after commencement of the
Hire Period if in the reasonable opinion of the Company You are unsuitable to be
in charge of the boat for any reason affecting the safety of any person or property
including in particular if You or any member of your party is or appears to be under
the influence of alcohol or drugs or if You are not behaving responsibly or if there
has been a material breach of the terms of this Agreement.
CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES REQUESTED BY YOU
The Agreement is a legally binding contract and may only be cancelled in
accordance with these Conditions.
If You want to cancel or change Your booking you must give the Company written
notice. The date of receipt of the written notice shall be the effective cancellation
date but in order to increase the prospects of re-letting the boat You should
pre-advise the Company of the impending cancellation by telephone.
The Company shall make the following charges for cancellation, depending on the
date on which the Cancellation Notice is received:
Days before Start Date when
Cancellation Notice received
More than 56
43 -56
29 -42
8 -28
7 or less
Cancellation Charge
Loss of Deposit (including any part of the
deposit which has not yet been paid)
50% of Total Price
70% of Total Price
85% of Total Price
100% of Total Price
The cost of cancellation protection is non-refundable whatever the date of
cancellation.
If the Company re-lets the boat to a new customer for the Hire Period or part of it
the Company will return the cancellation charge which You have paid in respect of
any days for which it has re-let the boat after deducting an administration fee of
£30 in total together with any insurance and credit card charges which the
Company has incurred.
CANCELLATION BY THE COMPANY
The Company may cancel the Agreement by written notice in the following
circumstances:
In the event of an accident affecting the safety or navigability of the boat
For non-payment of any sum due under the booking.
In the event of closure of the canal in circumstances beyond the control of Silsden
Boats (Holidays) Ltd.
HIRE PERIOD, COLLECTION AND RETURN OF BOAT
The Boat will normally be available between 1.00 pm. and 4.00 p.m. on the start
date from Silsden as shown in the Booking Confirmation. Car parking is included in
the price, for a maximum of 2 cars per boat. You must notify the Company as
soon as possible if Your estimated arrival time is delayed or disrupted as this may
lead to difficulties and delays in making the boat available to You. There will be no
rebate of the Price for late arrival nor will the Company accept responsibility for any
overnight costs which You may incur if you fail to reach the boat during normal
working hours.
Before You take the boat over the Company will give You such instructions,
demonstrations and trials as are appropriate and You will then be required to check
and sign the inventory of the Boat and the hand over sheet. In the event that the
boat is not available on the Start Date due to any circumstance for which the
Company is not responsible (for example adverse weather or navigation conditions,
damage, mechanical breakdown, late return by previous hirer) the Company may
substitute a boat of similar accommodation but if no such boat is available the
Company shall immediately refund You with the Deposit and any other payments
You have made. The boat must be returned to Silsden and vacated by You by 9.00
am on the end date and it is Your responsibility to allow sufficient time to ensure
timely return. If you return the Boat late or to the wrong place because of poor
planning on Your part or for another reason which is your responsibility then you
will be liable to pay £100 for every hour or part hour of the delay in returning the
boat or giving possession and the cost of recovering the boat to the return point
and any other expenses and losses which the Company may incur as a result of
the delay including the loss or cancellation of a subsequent booking. The
Company reserves the right to change the places of handover and return for
operational reasons. In such event the Company shall be obliged to give You
written notice of the change in sufficient time to allow any necessary replanning of
your itinerary and to organise any transport which is reasonably necessary for You
and your party as a result of such change.
INSURANCE AND SECURITY DEPOSIT
The Company insures the boat and its equipment against physical loss and
damage and against public liability risks. You are entitled to any protection that
may be afforded by the Company’s insurance policy (subject to your paying any
applicable policy excess) but you and members of your party may become legally
liable to the Company or to third parties for loss or damage caused or contributed
to by your acts, omissions or negligence.
The Company’s insurance policy does not cover personal accidents or Your
personal belongings. Hirers and their crews are advised to take out their own
personal insurance cover. You will indemnify the Company against all costs,
damage, expenses, liability and claims howsoever arising from the negligence,
neglect or default of You to the extent that they are not covered by the Company’s
policy. You would be liable for the excess of £250 for each claim.
SAFETY AND OTHER RULES
You agree to comply with the following rules at all times during the Hire Period;
To ensure that at all times while the boat is being navigated or is transiting locks the
minimum age of the operator onboard and in charge is 18 years. Not to tow or be
towed other than in exceptional circumstances. To moor the boat securely.
Not to navigate after sunset or before sunrise. To observe all speed limits, and not
to navigate at a speed which creates a breaking wash or disturbs or
inconveniences other waterway users, including slowing down past moored boats
Not to race the boat. Not to bring onto the boat any portable heaters, vehicles,
lighting equipment, electric tools or cooking appliances, inflammable liquids or
substances, gas cylinders, car batteries, fire arms or any other items which might
create dangers or hazards, nor to use any barbecues on the boat. Not to use the
boat for any commercial purpose. To allow the boat to be occupied only by the
persons named in the Booking Confirmation. Not to allow to be on the boat at any
time more than 12 persons. To give way to laden or unladen cargo boats, sailing
craft, rowing boats and other human propelled craft. Not to take the boat on to tidal
waters without the consent of the Company. To cruise only on canals and rivers
approved by the Company. Not to have or carry any live bait on the boat
At all times to observe all bye-laws and navigational limits and abide by the
instructions and advice of the relevant Navigational Authorities and the Company
and their respective officers and employees. The Company reserves the right at its
reasonable discretion and without liability to restrict cruising areas or routes in the
light of prevailing weather and navigation conditions
ACCIDENTS
You are in charge of the boat and are responsible for its safe navigation. In the
event of any accident or damage involving You or any other people or any
property You must:- Record the full details of the incident and obtain and record
the name of any other boats and the names and addresses of any other people
involved on the form provided by the Company which is on the boat. Notify the
Company as soon as practically possible with full details of the accident and any
damage sustained. Proceed in accordance with and follow the Company's
reasonable instructions.
LOOKING AFTER THE BOAT
You are responsible for and will keep the boat and its equipment and contents in
clean and tidy order during the Hire Period. You must notify and provide full details
to the Company of any breakdown, damage, theft or loss involving the boat as
soon as practically possible. You must not undertake or commission any repairs,
adjustment or service without the Company's prior approval. Although the boat
and its equipment are insured against many risks by the Company You remain
responsible to the Company for any damage or loss arising from Your breach of
the Agreement, Your deliberate acts or from Your negligence. You shall be
responsible for getting the boat off mud banks or other grounding and for removal
of weeds, rope or other matter from propellers and steering gear and for keeping
the Company informed of any incidents of this nature.
HIRER’S PROPERTY
Vehicles may be left entirely at their owner’s risk in the Company's car park for a
maximum of 2 cars per boat. The Company will be under no liability for any
loss or damage to vehicles or their contents or for Your property on the boat
unless caused by the Company's negligence. The Company will return property
which it finds which has been accidentally left on the Boat provided that it is
claimed promptly and that You either arrange for its collection or agree to pre-pay
for any postage and packing. Property not claimed within two months from the
End Date may be disposed of by the Company.
FUEL
The boat is handed over ready fuelled and the price includes the cost of fuel consumed.
PETS
Pets are allowed on the boat with a maximum of 2 per boat and only with the
Company's permission. You shall give notice of any pets You wish to bring at the
time of making the booking. You must provide any pet baskets or blankets. All pets
must be properly house trained or caged as appropriate, must never be left
unattended, and shall not be allowed on bedding or chairs. Pets and pet damage
are not covered under the Company's insurance policy and You will be liable for
any damage or loss caused by them. If any extra cleaning is required due to the
presence of pets, then this charge will be passed on to You.
INVENTORY
You will be required to sign the inventory on taking the boat over. Any
shortcomings discovered during the Hire Period must be notified to the Company
as soon as practically possible so as to afford the Company the opportunity to
rectify the matter.
DAMAGE WAIVER
An element to cover damage waiver is included in the hire fee, which protects
You against accidental damage to the boat or its equipment, with the following
exclusions: Speeding, reported or witnessed. Steering or operating the boat
whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Malicious, negligent or
intentional damage to the boat, its equipment, the waterway, other boats or
structures. Damage to the rudder, skeg etc. due to cill damage in locks.
Return of the boat late, or in an unclean condition. Any damage caused by
these exclusions will be charged for.
EXCLUSION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The Company shall not be liable to pay any compensation, damages, costs or
expenses for any claim arising from any cause beyond the Company's reasonable
control which could not have been mitigated or avoided by the Company including
but not limited to: Loss of or damage to any person’s property (including the Boat);
Non-fulfilment, interruption or delay to the booking; Breakdowns, mechanical
problems, latent defects, damage to the Boat; Restrictions on cruising,
obstructions, repairs, damage or closure of waterways, non availability of routes,
navigational works, storms, floods, droughts, ice, shortage of water or other
weather or climactic conditions; Rationing, shortage or non availability of fuel;
Consequential loss, damage or expense which You incur including the cost of
alternative transport, accommodation or other holiday provision. The Company’s
total liability to You and any person claiming through You in respect of all claims
which may arise under the Agreement (other than in respect of claims for personal
injury or death due to negligence on the part of the Company) shall be limited in
aggregate to twice the Total price actually paid by You to the Company in respect
of the Agreement in question.
BROCHURE
The specifications of boats, their accommodation, facilities and equipment in the
brochure are intended as a general guide and the Company shall not be liable in
the event of any insubstantial differences in the boats supplied and reserves the
right to make modifications. In particular alterations may occur during rebuilding
or refitting, boats within classes may differ, colours may vary, layout plans are for
guidance only and are not to scale and boats may have steps which are not
shown. If Your party includes any infirm or disabled persons You should make
relevant enquiries at the time of booking.
LAW AND JURISDICTION
This Agreement shall be governed by the law of England and Wales.
Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be submitted to the exclusive
jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The British Marine Federation and the Royal Yachting Association recommend
that disputes arising under this form of Agreement which cannot be resolved by
negotiation, should, with the written agreement of the Parties, be submitted to
mediation or failing that to arbitration under the British Marine Federation’s
Dispute Resolution Scheme, which is approved by the Royal Yachting Association.
Details of the mediation scheme operated by the British Marine Federation are
available at www.britishmarine.co.uk/mediation. Matters suitable for arbitration
shall be submitted to a single Arbitrator in accordance with the British Marine
Federation’s Dispute Resolution Scheme. The provisions of the Arbitration Act
1996 shall apply.
THIRD PARTIES
Only the named parties to the Agreement may enforce the terms of the
Agreement. The parties agree that the Contracts (Rights of third Parties) Act 1999
shall not apply to this Agreement.
DATA PROTECTION POLICY
In order to process your booking we need to use the information provided such as
name, address, any special needs etc. We confirm that we will not pass any
information given by you to any third party, save as required by law. Your data
controller is Silsden Boats (Holidays) Ltd.
DISABILITIES AND MEDICAL PROBLEMS
If you or any member of your party has any medical problem or disability that may
affect your holiday please tell us before you confirm your booking and give us full
details in writing at the time of booking. If we feel unable to properly accommodate
the particular needs of the person concerned we must reserve the right to
decline/cancel the reservation.
SATURDAY or TUESDAY START BOATS
3 or 4 night breaks from
Saturday 1.00pm to Tuesday 9.00am or
Tuesday 1.00pm to Saturday 9.00am
7 night breaks from
Saturday 1.00pm to Saturday 9.00am or
Tuesday 1.00pm to Tuesday 9.00am
Or any combination thereof
LUXURY WIDE BEAM BOAT - 11ft 5ins wide
HELEN’S DRUM
New in 2013
TABLE
& CHAIRS
CABIN
W.R.
WC
W.B.
DOUBLE
OR TWO
SINGLES
TWO
OPTIONAL
BUNKS OVER
GALLEY
FRIDGE
UNDER
DOUBLE
OR
TWO
SINGLES
WC
W.R.
SEAT
W.B.
W.R.
STEPS
W.R.
PRICE BAND G
CABIN
SOLID
FUEL
STOVE
SALOON
SOFA
BED
T.V. &
VIDEO
GLAZED
SCREEN
Length 55ft (16.7m)
Sleeps 4 to 8
3 Doubles or 2 Doubles and 4 Singles in 2 Bedrooms and Saloon
(Optional 2 bunks over single berths in front cabin)
240 volt
ISLA’S DRUM
PRICE BAND E
New in 2010
240 volt
Length 59ft (17.98m)
Sleeps 6 to 9
3 Doubles and 2 Singles or 4 Doubles or 2 Doubles and 5 Singles in 3 Cabins and Saloon
(Optional bunk over single in rear cabin)
KATIE’S DRUM
New in 2011
PRICE BAND E
Length 59ft (17.98m)
Sleeps 6 to 9
240 volt
3 Doubles and 2 Singles or 4 Doubles or 2 Doubles and 5 Singles in 3 Cabins and Saloon
(Optional bunk over single in rear cabin)