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STAINLESS CHARTERS, LLC

23 Jackson Ave., Mystic, CT 06355
CHARTER FISHING CONTRACT
(860) 235-5617


The undersigned hereby agrees to charter the vessel Stainless for a day charter fishing trip on _______________(date) , sailing from Dodson's Boat Yard, Stonington Borough, Connecticut at _________(time). This agreement is subject to the following terms and conditions.

1. PRICE: The price for the above referenced trip shall be $1450 for 6 people for 12 hours.
a. DEPOSIT: A deposit In the amount of $725 shall be forwarded to the captain along with a signed copy of this agreement. This agreement shall have no force and effect until such time as a deposit has been received.
b. The balance shall be due and payable at the time of sailing.
2. SAILING TIME: The party Is expected to be at the dock 15 minutes before assigned sailing time. The captain will wait until one hour after the assigned sailing time for the trip to commence and if the party fails to show by that time, the captain reserves the right to cancel the charter and retain any deposit received as liquidated damages.
3. DURATION OF TRIP: The full day trip shall consist of 12 hours
4. NUMBER OF PASSENGERS: 6 People Maximum
5. TERMINATION OF TRIP:
a. It Is understood that the captain shall be in charge of this vessel at all times; and conduct on the part of the party which, in the captain's discretion, may jeopardize the safety of the vessel or of others on board shall be cause for the captain to terminate the charter and return to the dock. In the event the charter Is terminated In this manner, the full charter price shall nevertheless be due.
b. In the event the captain, In his discretion, cancels a trip due to Inclement weather, then In that event, the captain will attempt to reschedule an alternate day or return any deposit paid. In the event the trip Is canceled because of weather after the same shall have started, any refund will be prorated based on the hours of the trip actually completed.
c. The captain reserves the right to cancel any trip in the event of mechanical failure or illness of the crew. Provided, however, In the event of such cancellations, the captain shall return all deposits paid hereunder.
d. Trips will be run to the best of our ability with due regard to current weather conditions. Trips may be "downgraded" to the next appropriate category when inclement weather persists.
6. CANCELLATION: The party shall have the right to cancel any scheduled trip by written notice received by the captain not less than two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled date. After such time, In the event of a cancellation, or failure to show, any deposit shall be retained by the captain as liquidated damages.
7. TACKLE: All tackle for the trip will be provided by the captain. However, In the event tackle Is destroyed or lost through misuse by a member of the party, the captain will expect reimbursement.
8 FISH: All fish caught on rod and reel are the property of the party with the exception of giant bluefin tuna, medium bluefin, or bigeye tuna. The policy on tuna is that 1/3 of the tuna goes to the party, 1/3 to the boat and 1/3 to the captain and crew.
9. DRUGS: There is a new U. S. Coast Guard policy on drugs found aboard charter fishing vessels. We have to inform you that zero drugs are allowed on our boat
10. GRATUITY: We anticipate you will plan on a gratuity for the mates services which also include all fish cleaning, filleting and packaging.

Name_________________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________________

Town________________________ State____________ Zip________________

E-Mail_____________________________

Telephone_________________________ Bus. Phone_____________________


Dated this _______ day of_________ 2002

Sign and return one copy with deposit