Participants must:
10 DAY DEVELOPMENT 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 10 Day 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.
10 DAY DEVELOPMENT VOYAGE CODE OF CONDUCT
A 10 Day Development Voyage on board Spirit of New Zealand should be a wonderful and memorable experience for all. To ensure safety and harmony for all on board we require the following standard of behaviour to be observed. You accept that Spirit of Adventure Trust reserves the right to remove you from the ship should any of the below not be complied with. Note: as a result, any costs you incur will not be covered.
You will:
- maintain a high standard of behaviour when travelling to or from the ship - the consumption of alcohol or drug use by any participant when travelling to or from the ship is strictly prohibited.
- inform the Master of any medication I am taking that is not on my medical form - if I realise my medical information is not accurate upon joining the Voyage.
- not bring or use alcohol, illegal drugs or cigarettes (including e-cigarettes) and weapons (such as knives) on board
- comply with all instructions given by the Crew
- respect the crew and other participants - not use offensive language or threatening behaviour to anyone at any time - and agree to comply with the Trusts' 'no violence' policy (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.
10 DAY DEVELOPMENT VOYAGE TERMS & CONDITIONS
Photo / Video Consent
During your Voyage, photographic images and video footage may be taken of any of the activities or participants.Spirit of Adventure Trust may use these by way of publication in print, online and general media and your consent is given. Please note this does not include general photos taken by other participants or the official group voyage photo (where applicable).If you are a participant under 16 years, we also require your parent(s)/ guardian(s) permission.
Payment of Fees
- A minimum payment (deposit) of $200.00 MUST accompany this application form.
- the balance of payment to be made twelve weeks (3 months) prior to your Voyage (unless applying for a full funding scholarship). Please refer to your joining instructions.
Itinerary Changes
Spirit of Adventure Trust has the right to cancel, advance, postpone or substitute any scheduled sailing at any time - hence our recommendation to take out travel insurance.
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 but the refund given is at the discretion of the Trust, less a $200 administration fee.
- If you cancel your booking within six weeks of the Voyage due to your illness or injury*( a 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 administration fee.
- If the Spirit of Adventure Trust cancels the voyage due for example, to ship mechanical faults, all payments, less $200 administration fee will be refunded in full.
- If Voyage or weather conditions cause the Voyage to be cancelled or varied (during the sailing) a refund will not apply.
As noted on your application/ booking form which you have signed, you and/or your parents or guardians agree to these terms and conditions and acknowledge you have read them.You are also agreeing:
- that there are numerous risks inherent with the Voyage and you accept the potential risks to yourself/ the Participant
- to comply with the safety standards and directions given to you at any time by the Crew
- 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
Travel to and from the ship
Travel to and from the ship is the participant’s responsibility and cost (unless detailed other wise on your Voyage paperwork)and you may be asked to forward your travel details to validate your arrival time.Itiscriticalyoumakenote of your joining and departure times as your late arrival could risk the Ship’s departure time.You need sufficient time beforeandaftertheVoyageto reach your travel point; e.g.if flying, we advise your flight arrives at least 3 hours before the Ship departs and when you leave, you book your flight no sooner than 3 hours after the Ship returns to allow sufficient time to travel to the Airport.
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
Participation will involve physical effort 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. Participants must agree to abide by all instructions given to them by the Spirit Crew. There are statutory safety briefs given on board about Fire, Abandon Ship and Man Overboard amongst others. However, some immediate tips for you are:
- Sitting on the life rafts, stowed on deck, is forbidden - it can damage the white fibre glass casing and seals and let rainwater into the raft.This may cause rot, rust or otherwise prevent the raft from operating properly.
- Sitting on the handrail is forbidden - it appears comfortable and convenient, however, unexpected or sudden movement of the ship can cause you to overbalance and fall overboard.
- Do not climb the rigging until you have appropriate safety briefing - you must be accompanied by a crew member and wear the correct safety harness - rigging is a place of work on a sailing vessel and you will have ample opportunity to explore this domain.
- 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 and do not swing on the doors and overhead ledges.
- Watch your head as ceilings are at different heights and be aware of all doors as some open from the inside without warning. All doors should be opened and closed or held ajar in your hand to prevent swinging/ 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
