Terms &
Conditions

DEMISE/BAREBOAT CHARTER
This is a demised charter and Charterer agrees to operate said Boat lawfully and in a safe and seaworthy manner. Charterer shall conform to all laws and regulations. Charterer agrees to indemnify, protect, defend and
hold harmless the Owner, the Boat, its registered owner, its master and crew, and their respective underwriters from and against the results of any breach by Charterer of their obligations, or any other obligations imposed by law upon the Charterer. Owner shall maintain the Boat in good repair and maintain all classification, certificate or certificates of inspection in full force and effect during the entire course of the charter.

DAMAGE TO BOAT
Charterer shall be responsible for and shall replace or pay for any damage to the Boat, furnishings, fittings and equipment, caused in whole or in part by himself/herself or any member of his/her party. This includes the
leaving behind of possessions, clogged head systems and lost halyards and lines. The Boat shall be surrendered free of any indebtedness that may have incurred for the account of the Charterer for any reason.

DRUGS
Use or possession of any and all illegal or illicit drugs, as may be defined from time to time by government regulations, on board the Boat is strictly prohibited and shall result in the immediate termination of the charter
with the forfeit of all monies paid. Furthermore, the Charterer and all members of his party shall be put ashore at the first available port, with any expenses or damages caused by such disembarkment to be borne solely by Charterer and party members. Any prescription medicines must be in the original container obtained from the pharmacy or shall be accompanied by the prescription itself. THIS IS A ZERO TOLERANCE BOAT.

ALCOHOL
The Captain has the absolute authority to determine, at his sole discretion, that further imbibing may impede the safety or comfort of the passengers, the crew or the Boat. Notwithstanding his authority, at no time does the Captain or Capital Yacht Club have any responsibility or duty to determine whether a passenger is under the influence of alcohol or to take any action regarding the use of alcoholic beverages. At no time may Charterer or any member of his party serve any alcoholic beverages to those who are under the legal age.

SMOKING
Smoking is prohibited while onboard the Boat.

CHILDREN
Children are welcome on board; however, the crew cannot take any responsibility to watch over them. Children under the age of fourteen (14) must be under the direct supervision of a parent or guardian at all times. Children under the age of twelve (12) must wear a USCG approved life jacket (as provided by OWNER) while the Boat is underway (not at the dock or anchored).

COAST GUARD

Charterer is advised that the U.S. Coast Guard has wide latitude to board the Boat and conduct various searches, pursuant to government rules and regulations. Full and complete cooperation with Coast Guard requests is expected of Charterer and his party.

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VIRGINIA LAW

This Agreement is to be governed by the laws of the State of Virginia without regard to provisions on conflicts
of law, and all parties hereto accept and agree to subject themselves to the jurisdiction of Virginia law and the
counties therein.