Your charter has been provisionally booked for [ __ ] adults and [ nil ] children under our maximum of 20 passengers and 3 crew per trip on the [ __ ] day of [ _____ ] [2010] from [ __h__ ] to [ __h__ ] viz. [ _ ] hrs

Harbour Cruises

Please note that if your booking number is under our maximum carrying capacity of 20, we may combine your charter with another grouping of people in order to accommodate as many inquiries as we can. Should you wish to secure the vessel for a private function (especially during our busy periods) the cost will be as for 20 persons unless prior alternative arrangements have been made.

Do not be discouraged from booking by the minimum number of people required for the respective charters. If your inquiry is for just two people we will simply try to fit you in with another charter or start a new timeslot and direct other inquires to it so that we try and get the necessary numbers that way. If there are no other bookings forthcoming for that timeslot on the day you chose we will liaise with you and try for another day.

Off shore trips

We now also hold a license for 8 people for unlimited voyages offshore.
We have two to three crew for those trips so we are able to take five to six passengers.

Check it out, our rates are the cheapest in the country:-

	Rates
Harbour Cruise	Rate p.p	Min	Min Cost	Max	Max cost
1 hr	100	6	600	20	2000
2 hrs	180	5	900	20	3600
Sea Cruise	Rate p.p	Min	Min Cost	Max	Max cost
2 hrs	300	4	1200	5	1500
3 hrs	450	4	1800	5	2250
4 hrs	500	4	2000	5	2500
5 hrs	550	4	2200	5	2750
6 hrs	600	4	2400	5	3000
8 hrs	800	4	3200	5	4000
12 hrs	1000	4	4000	4	4000
24 hrs	2000	4	8000	4	8000

· Peak period rates are R 110.00 per person per hour and children R 90.00
· Our rates decrease when the booking is for 20 people and the timeslot exceeds 3 hours.

Offshore trips may be limited in peak periods

The cost for your charter as booked will be [ R _,___.00 ]

VERY IMPORTANT

No person may be embarked until the balance of payment is made or the charter company is in possession of suitable securities. No refunds of deposits paid will be made if the balance is not paid or the security proffered is not accepted and the charter is unable to ensue as booked. It does not matter if you are a division of government or a listed corporate. We are an SMME and not a financial services provider and therefore may not and cannot finance outstanding invoices. We are sure you understand.

Until a charter booking is confirmed by the payment of a deposit the seats may be allocated on a first pay first serve basis, so please ensure that the booking is confirmed before making final arrangements.

Also please note that anyone wanting the kind of exhaustive information as one would require for a listed corporate in order to register us as a vendor will be required to lodge suitable securities in a trust account nominated by us under signature of a confidentiality,   intellectual property and non circumvention agreement. We have no problem if you would prefer paying us through one of your registered vendors like a travel agency or restaurant etc. You need to make such an arrangement with vendor and us beforehand of course.

Confirmation

The booking can be confirmed by making a 50% deposit to the account detailed below. Please note that deposits are not refundable against cancellation or re-scheduling, as the timeslot would have been lost due to it having prevented any alternative business.

Bank                                                 FNB
Account    Name                              Port    Sail Charters
Branch name                                   Richards    Bay
Code                                                 220    830
Account Number                             620    8077 2463

NB. Please remember to bring a copy of the proof of deposit along to the charter and also to e-mail a copy to izak@izak.co.za <file:///izak@izak.co.za> <http://izak@izak.co.za> in the mean time so that we can change your booking status to confirmed. We cannot board you without that documentation. You will be issued a tax invoice on payment of the balance. Should you however require one for administrative purposes beforehand, please let us know and we will e-mail one to you.

Details of vessel, crew and Port Sail Charters

The Yacht Sweet Waters is a 49 ft luxury charter yacht with toilet facilities, shower, fully equipped galley, fridge, freezer, three double cabins, one single cabin, teak decks, an enclosed cockpit, large awning for protection against sun and rain, lots of deck space, a gas braai and so much more, not to mention the wonderfully graceful “olde world” atmosphere permeating it. We regularly sail on two-hour trips - a graceful sail with just the foresail through the harbour. For those wanting an adrenalin rush we can put up enough to lean her over and get the spray flying - yes even in storms in the bay.

For your interest, the vessel and its history is detailed on our website at www.portsail.co.za <http://www.portsail.co.za/> . We seat 20 people, at present the highest capacity for any charter operation in the Bay. We also have the only passenger vessel safety certificate rated for day and night and any weather conditions. Our vessel is licensed under the strict survey conditions applied by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). Licenses are issued by the National Port Authority under the International Safety Organisation regime (ISO code). The vessel is licensed to carry 20 passengers and three crew within the port limits of Richards Bay. The Captain’s license is issued by SAMSA and also carries passenger vessel endorsements covering high levels of first aid, life raft and fire-fighting certification issued by Unicorn Shipping, as well as radio licenses (issued by Independent   Communication Authority of South Africa (ICASA)) and pilot’s exemption certificates issued by the Port Captain’s office. Our passenger liability is in place through Glenrand MIB in JHB under policy No. 1128439 / SC 9895305 for R 1,5 million, underwritten by Lion of Africa   Insurance. Details of the conditions of charter and indemnity requirements applicable can be viewed at http://www.portsail.co.za/ticketa5.pdf . Please note that the tickets have to be signed by every person boarding the vessel.
The vessel has been inspected and is being upgraded for unlimited voyages comprising open water cruising for 8 persons. Each of these charters are individually quoted and arrangements need to be made at least 3 months in advance.

The vessel’s navigation and safety equipment in fact exceeds the South African Maritime Authority’s requirements by far. It boasts extensive navigation software backed up by 3 onboard computers connected to a host of marine instruments. Digital Signal Coding for VHF radio telephone, linked to the AIS vessel tracking system is in an advanced stage of completion. This means that all commercial ships will be able to track us on their AIS systems and vice versa. The Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon is of the latest GPS enabled type. The 8 man Viking Life raft is of the highest grade and quality. All of this on a vessel regarded as ‘overbuilt’ by the racing fraternity. Yet, whenever entered it comes first in cruising vessel categories.

Our staff are all professionals with highest sailing, first aid, life saving, fire-fighting and tourism qualifications and experience than any similar other operator in the Harbour. The owner / charter skipper is rated for all conditions day and night and has close to 40 years sailing experience with many thousands of sea miles logged. Rest of the crew includes a Private Pilot / PH with National Diploma in Nature Conservation. What is more is that our Captain, being a retired Strategic Planner registered on the Sydney Stock Exchange maintains the highest integrity regarding Confidentiality, Intellectual Property and Non-Circumvention. So you may pick his brain if you wish, and discuss your deals on board without any risk.

All of this spells for a unique and unforgettable experience which you will want to repeat again and again. From laid-back sunset cruises to storm sailing for the adrenalin junkies there are options for everyone.

Entertainment systems

The vessel has a radio CD player routed through a 300W RMS amp and matching speakers. There is also a stand-alone PA amp which can be used to amplify voice and radio microphones (for weddings announcement etc) and a hydrophone for picking up Dolphin and whale sounds. There is a boarding ladder for those who would like to take a swim together with some fins and goggles. For those wanting to do mass presentations computer and video projection gear is available for hire. The vessel has toilet facilities, change-rooms a fridge, gas stove and oven and outside gas barbeque.

Catering

You are allowed to bring your own snacks and drinks along, even breakfast, lunch or dinner supplied by your favourite caterer or restaurant. The restaurants closest to us like Dros, Maritino’s, Rubens, Slipway Bar, Thai Wok, Doc Side Den and Little Switzerland all supply a variety of foods and snacks fresh to the vessel. You can pay them direct or through us or even include our charter fee with their invoice if they are one of your registered vendors. There is a lot of space above and below decks for snacks and drinks. We also have some function co-coordinators that will do all the groundwork for you if you wish. Ask us about them! Should you have a caterer that is a vendor to your company, you could ask us to arrange to have us invoice them and make payment so as to facilitate paying one    party.

Team Building

A teambuilding exercise can take longer than two hours and various forms. Most people just use the setting of the yacht in the harbour on a very laid back cruise to help people to relax completely and get to know one another better. Getting them to make suggestions on how to sail the vessel and grading those suggestions on a points system is a lot of fun and can at the same time target things like leadership skills and the ability to think   laterally and out of the box etc. There are endless ideas on this topic. Call us with your ideas and lets work together to make it an event never to be forgotten.

Most popular cruises

Sunset cruises are the most popular cruises as one is able to see the sunset over the water and behind the harbour, see the harbour lights come on and do a bit of sailing on the   evening wind (if it is not too weak or too strong). We often also see the two resident families of humpback dolphins. Fish eagles abound as do a variety of other sea birds. It starts in daylight and takes you through the Tuzi Gazi Waterfront development. We then set sail at the harbour mouth and sail down to the commercial end as the sunsets and the lights come flickering on. All while the birds return home in their low flying squadrons and the dolphins seek out the bow of the yacht to play and wave us goodnight. Then return to the romantically lit Tuzi Gazi Waterfront, while sipping cocktails accompanied by a snack from your BYO picnic basket all accompanied by some romantic night music. What a way to set the scene for a romantic dinner at one of the excellent restaurants just a few steps from where you disembark.

Attire    etc.

Please ensure that your guests wear soft-soled shoes as we have Burmese teak decks that could crack or get marked with high heels etc.

Weather

Richards Bay is a tropical paradise with a completely safe and protected harbour. Some of our best charters have been had when it was storming. Our guest book consistently bears testimony to that. Very rarely are we confined to moorings. And if so, few venues offer the rich ambiance of a famous classic cruising ketch with real wind in real rigging, whilst in calm water in a safe port. Apart from having a comfortable saloon and four cabins we have an enclosed cockpit and awnings over the deck so you will never be disappointed. The weather forecast for the day is available from www.weathersa.co.za <http://www.weathersa.co.za/> <http://www.weathersa.co.za/> <http://www.weathersa.co.za <http://www.weathersa.co.za/> > or www.myweather.co.za <http://www.myweather.co.za/> <http://www.myweather.co.za/> <http://www.myweather.co.za <http://www.myweather.co.za/> >

Embarkation

The charter party will embark at the NPA designated Chartering pick up point in front the new Zacks restaurant) next to the Dros at the Tuzi Gazi Waterfront in the Richards Bay Small Craft Harbour. If possible, try to be at the embarkation point 20 minutes prior to the proposed departure time, as we need to complete the charter ticket and receipt for the deposit (as well as balance of the   charter costs -that has to be paid prior to departure to cover insurance costs). Please note that whilst we are prepared to wait for late arrivals, the cruise time might be curtailed due to the fact that we need to be back at the docks to prepare for the charter guests that have booked the next time slot, to attend to routine maintenance and safety regime checks, or for attendance at maritime related business and briefings.

Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me via return e-mail or on my mobile at 073 1 5678 25

Best nautical regards,

Izak

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