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Voyage Code of Conduct

A voyage on board Spirit of New Zealand should be a wonderful and memorable experience for all. To ensure that every participant is treated equally and for safety reasons, we require the following standard of behaviour to be observed. By agreeing to this Code of Conduct, you are agreeing to the below and accepting that Spirit of Adventure Trust reserves the right to remove you from the ship, should any of the below standards of behaviour not be complied with, and that any costs associated or refund of funding sponsorship may be recovered.

I will:

• inform the Master of any medication I am taking that is not on my medical form
• not bring or use alcohol, illegal drugs or cigarettes (including eCigarettes) on board
• comply with the safety instructions given
• respect the crew and other participants
• not use offensive language towards crew or other participants
• not use threatening behaviour towards any member of crew or participants
• accept and appreciate the ‘no violence’ policy of the ship (either verbal, physical or emotional)
• not post any images, videos or comments on any social media site that may give a negative impression of the Spirit of Adventure Trust. This includes Spirit of New Zealand, the crew and fellow participants from your voyage.

Voyage Terms and Conditions

Photo / Video Consent

During your time on board, photographic images and video footage may be taken of various activities and achievements of participants. Spirit of Adventure Trust may use these to help promote the Trust and its programmes by way of publication in print, online and general media. Your consent is given by signing the Release from Liability, Conditions of Participation and Permission sections on this Application Form. Please note this does not include general photos taken by other voyage participants or the official group voyage photo.

Payment of Fees

Full payment is required at the time of booking your voyage.

Refunds / Cancellations / Bookings

If you cancel your booking within six weeks of the Voyage, for any reason whatsoever (not including injury or illness as below*), your monies are not refundable. We endeavour to fill every berth on every Voyage so if we reallocate your Berth, we may make a refund given is at the discretion of the Trust, less a $200 administartion fee.

If you cancel your booking within six weeks of the Voyage due to illness or injury* (medical certificate is required), you will be offered another Voyage but no refund.

If you cancel your booking greater than six weeks before the Voyage your monies are refundable, less a $200 administarion fee.

If the Spirit of Adventure Trust cancels the voyage due for example, to ship mechanical faults, all payments, less $200 administarion fee will be refunded in full.

If Voyage or weather conditions cause the Voayge to be cancelled or varied (during the sailing) a refund will not apply.

Travel to and from the ship

Travel to and from the ship is the responsibility of the participant and you will be required to give the Trust a copy of your tickets/travel plans. Please note that travel to and from the ship is not included in the voyage fee and must be arranged by the participant. Arrival/departure times and dates will be given to the participant once confirmed on a voyage. A high standard of behaviour is expected by all participants travelling to and from the ship. Without exception, the consumption of alcohol by any participant when travelling to or from the ship’s side is strictly prohibited.

Personal Items

The Spirit of Adventure Trust cannot be held responsible for any damage to property or belongings taken aboard the vessel and you should arrange for your own insurance of these items.

Privacy Act and Medical Information

The information collected by the Trust in this booking is used for the purposes of assessing your suitability for the nominated voyage, and for the use of the Trust in organising and administering the operation of the Trust’s vessel Spirit of New Zealand. The information will also be used to send you further information about the voyage, and the Trust’s activities. Please note that the information provided on the medical form is treated in the strictness of confidence.

Voyage Safety

The Spirit of Adventure Trust uses its best endeavours to ensure that any voyage is safe for all those involved. Participation in a voyage, however, will involve both physical effort on the part of the participant and exposure to greater than usual risk. The Trust attempts to minimise these risks by being a responsible and professional organisation with high standards of safety and discipline when on a voyage. For this reason, participants must agree to abide by the safety and other instructions given to them and be able to meet the minimum fitness and health requirements set out by the Trust. During your voyage, you will learn much about safety afloat. There are statutory safety units given on board about Fire, Abandon Ship and Man Overboard amongst others. However, some immediate tips for you are:

• sitting on the life rafts damages the white fibreglass casing and seals. This will let rainwater into the raft and may rot, rust or otherwise prevent the raft from operating properly. Please sit elsewhere around the vessel.
• the wooden guardrail top around the vessel appears a very comfortable and convenient place to sit. However, unexpected or sudden movement of the ship can cause you to overbalance and fall overboard. Please find somewhere else to sit around the vessel.
• the rigging is a place of work in a sailing vessel and you will have ample opportunity to explore this domain. However, do not climb the rigging unless wearing a safety harness, accompanied by a crew member and after a safety briefing from a senior crew member.
• red night lights are left on at all times for night vision.
• moving around the ship can be a hazard you are not used to it. Move purposefully and carefully on the stairs. Do not swing on the doors and overhead ledges as most accidents happen thereby carelessness.
• watch your head - the ceilings are different in your home or school. Be aware of the engine room door, as it can be opened from inside without warning.
• doors should be opened and closed or held ajar in your hand to prevent accidents

By agreeing to these terms and conditions you and your parent(s)/guardians agree:

• to accept the risks inherent with any voyage
• to comply with the safety standards and directions given to you while on board
• that the Trust, its servants and agents (whether negligent or not) shall not be responsible for any injury, accident, loss, damage or expense suffered by you on a voyage

VOYAGE MEDICAL CRITERIA

The ship operates around the New Zealand coast throughout the year and may sometimes be away from immediate medical support (the ship’s crew are fully trained in marine first aid). The coastal programme can at times be mentally and physically demanding with activities including sailing, swimming and hiking.

Please consider if any of the following conditions apply to you, before proceeding with your booking.

• Heart condition
• Epilepsy
• Mental impairment
• Physical impediment
• Anxiety, depression or anti-social behaviour

If any of the above raise concerns, please get in touch with us to discuss.

Sorry, no more tickets are available now

You have the follow options:

• Choose another available voyage
• Call us on 0800 472 454

If any of the above does not suit you, please get in touch with us to discuss.

Not medically fit?

You selected ‘No’ for this question. Please give us a call in the Spirit office on 09 373 2060 or email bookings@spiritofadventure.org.nz to discuss further before proceeding with your booking.

Thanks!
- Spirit of Adventure Crew

10-Day Development Voyage funding scholarship information

Spirit of Adventure Trust has funding scholarships available to assist young people with their $2,500 voyage fee.

Please only apply for a funding scholarship if you:

• Are aged between 16-18 years during the time of your voyage
• A New Zealand citizen or resident (permanent residents will need to supply proof of residency with their application)
• Must be able to show need of financial support (ie. recent payslips, bank statements, IRD return, WINZ statement or income/expense breakdown, letter of support)

The more information you provide, the more likely you are to receive the funding scholarship you seek. Please note that for those seeking scholarships of $1,500 or more it is likely you will be asked to complete some hours of community service.

When we receive and process your booking, we will send out the funding scholarship application for you to fill in. Please complete and return this to us within fourteen days.

If you are not applying for a funding scholarship, please select No for this question.

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