Making A Reservation
Call us! We'll let you know which boats and dates are
available to fit your schedule. We’ll "pencil
-in" your charter and send you a contract outlining
your responsibilities and a sailing resume form that
will outline to us your experience and that of your
crew. We consider your charter confirmed as soon as
we’ve received your deposit, completed contract
and resume. Payments are as follows; 25% or $300 (whichever
is greater) is due as a deposit, the full balance is
due sixty or more days prior to sailing. Charters of
less than four days and nights are not accepted prior
to April 15 of each season, to allow us to book our
short season as fully as possible.
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Departure And Return
Winds of Ireland Yacht Charter rates are calculated
on a per night basis and as in the hotel industry we
have check in and out times which must be adhered to,
to allow for proper maintenance, cleaning and turnover
to the next party. You will find "boarding &
disembarking" times indicated on your charter contract.
Occasionally, we are able to be more flexible with our
scheduling, if your travel plans require, let us know
at the time of booking and we’ll do our best to
accommodate you. Regarding return, the Charterer is
responsible for allowing sufficient time for unforeseen
contingencies to permit his timely return and disembarking
by the time indicated on the contract.
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Charter Check-Out
Once you've arrived and settled in to your boat, one
of our super staff members will review all of the boats'
systems, contents and operations with you. In planning
an itinerary you will need to allow 1-2 hours for your
orientation., if you are unfamiliar with the boat you
are chartering. If you like, we will also review the
nautical charts with you to touch on some of the Lake's
highlights and make a few suggestions to help you plan
your itinerary. If you are boarding in the evening and
daylight allows we will attempt to check you out so
that you may leave the dock the same evening that you
board, more frequently however, your check out will
take place the morning following your boarding. Burlington
offers some great dining and most often our guests will
load their gear, head out for dinner and plan on checking
out in the morning.
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Fuel, Water, Pump Out
& General Shipshape-Ness
We take great pride in maintaining our boats well. They
are supplied to you in tip-top shape with clean topsides,
deck, cabins, galley and head, fuel and water tanks
topped off and holding tanks pumped out. No dumping
is allowed on Lake Champlain. The boats are equipped
with holding tanks which you will need to plan on emptying
every few days. You will find marinas that provide this
service within The vessel is to be returned in the same
condition or you may choose to prepay $15./day plus
a $50.00 surcharge for fuel costs and post charter pump-out
fee. Labor charges for necessary cleaning will be charged
to your account if you elect no to return the boat clean.
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 Cancellations
In the unfortunate event of cancellation, your deposit,
less $200.00 cancellation fee will be refunded if notice
is received more than 90 days in advance, between 89
and 60 days prior to departure, deposit is forfeit and
if less than 60 days notice is given, no refund will
be given.
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 Insurance
& Security Deposit
Winds of Ireland's insurance limits your liability for
the yacht and it’s contents to a specific deductible
amount which is different for each yacht, except in cases
of negligence. You remain fully responsible for the dinghy,
it’s oars and motor (if applicable). You will be
asked to leave a security deposit for the entire amount
of the deductible before boarding. This amount will be
refunded (no later than 10 days) after the boat is safely
returned and inspected by one of our staff and our diver.
The security deposit is to be left in the form of Cash,
Bank Draft, Money Order or Travelers Checks.
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 Captained
Cruise Or Bareboat?
To relinquish responsibility and relax while someone
else handles the boat or to take charge yourself, some
things to consider; are you competent in exercising
the principles of sailing and power boating; is the
boat you are considering within your experience and
capabilities of handling; do you have knowledge of the
waters you will be sailing or similar experience from
which a comparison can be drawn, do you want the challenge?
Many of our clients who are a little hesitant have,
on fuller evaluation, quite adequate ability and experience.
Others are happy to have one of our captains aboard
and participate in the sailing activities, but not share
responsibility. Confidence and familiarization may also
be gained by a few hours or perhaps a day or two with
one of our captains as part of a longer charter.
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Signing
On A Captain
If you would like to have the fun of sailing, but not
all of the responsibility, we can arrange for a U.S.C.G.
licensed Captain to be a sailing guide for you. The
guide will do as much or as little as you want. He/she
will help you sail, navigate, dock, anchor and plan
the best course, taking into consideration wind and
weather forecasts. He/she will not be expected to provision,
cook or clean-up. All of our boats are available with
a sailing guide, paid for on a daily basis plus his/her
meals.
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Winds
Of Ireland Captains Club
For skippers who sail longer or more often with Winds
of Ireland, we offer the following discounts, 5% off
first repeat charter and commencing with your third
charter, you will become a member of our Captains Club
and receive a 10% discount on all future charters.
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Location
& Parking
We are located at the Burlington Community Boathouse
at the base of College Street in downtown Burlington.
Driving, we are about 1 1/2 hrs south of Montreal, and
about 3 1/2 hrs north of Hartford and Boston and 2 1/2
hrs north of Albany. Traveling on Interstate 89, our
Exit is 14W. We are serviced by USAir, Continental and
Delta airlines to the Burlington International Airport,
about a 10 min. cab ride away. There are several supermarkets
within 2-3 miles of our base for your provisioning ease.
We are able to provide complimentary parking for one
vehicle per vessel in our municipal lot, additional
vehicles are the responsibility of the charterer. There
are several parking lots and garages within a few blocks
radius of our charter base.
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