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Rental Policy

WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH YOUR RENTAL?

  • Gas included
  • All rental rates include life jackets and safety gear
  • A Free Boating License (Temporary Operator’s Permit for the term of Jet Ski rental) will be issued to you, or you can bring your own if you have one.
  • Our Jet Ski Offers Premium Seat, Sport Mode, Eco Mode, Variable Trim System (VTS), Premium Bluetooth Speakers, USB charging ports, and Waterproof compartments (to hold your devices).
  • Rental Boat Safety Checklist.
  • 1 Safety Kit (flashlight, whistle, 15m buoyant heaving line)
  • Safety Briefing & Operating Instructions.

MEET UP LOCATION:

Collins Bay Pier
Address: 4086 Bath Road, Kingston, Ontario, K7M4Y7

Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your booking time to review the mandatory Operator’s Licence/Permit, Safety Briefing, and Operational Instructions.

SUGGESTED ITEMS TO TAKE ALONG**

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses (with a floating strap)
  • Plastic bottle(s) of water
  • Snacks
  • Change of Clothes
  • Cell Phone (Mandatory in cases of Emergency on the Water!!)**
  • Lake View Watersports is not responsible for any loss, stolen, or damage of the personal items you choose to take along.

AGE & ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Renter must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid Ontario G2/G driver’s license to operate the Jet Ski.
  • The equivalent Out-of-Province or International driver’s license is also accepted.
  • Passengers do not need a driver’s license!
  • Valid driver’s license must be presented before rental.
  • Any other participant(s) operating (driving) the watercraft must be a minimum of 18 years of age and must be listed on the rental agreement. Transport Canada requires that all pleasure craft operators carry a boating license. A free boating license will be given to you if you don’t own one.

ADDITIONAL CHARGES (if applicable) (A):

In the event the watercraft is returned later than the time within the rental agreement additional charges will be charged. To avoid late charges, please be on time!

Unapproved Late Arrival – Fee: $35.00 for every 10 minutes. This is Firm!

ADDITIONAL CHARGES (if applicable) (B):

  • Lost, Stolen, or Damaged PFD/Live Vest $59.99 each
  • Lost, Stolen, Damaged Safety Kit $19.99 each
  • Lost, Stolen, Damaged RF D.E.S.S Key $67.99 each
  • Rock Ingestion: $500-$2000 (depending on damages)
  • Damaged Gauge Cluster: $1000
  • Rope Ingestion: $300-$1500 (depending on damages)
  • $1.25/km to cover our travel costs to and back from the repair shop will be charged for all types of damages.
  • Depending on damages, you may also be charged day(s) loss rental value in addition.

**All additional charges must add 13% HST. Additional charges will be deducted from your damage/security deposit.

DAMAGE/SECURITY DEPOSIT:

  • A $1000.00 damage/security deposit per watercraft will be required via Any Major Credit Card . Upon return, full after damage inspection will be completed with staff and the damage/security deposit will be returned in full if vessel(s) are returned without damages. The customer is responsible for the vessel and all equipment supplied for rental period.
  • Every unit will undergo damage inspection with Lake View Watersports. staff prior and after your rental. The renter must be present at time of inspection. Renters are responsible for any and all damages sustained to rental equipment, persons, or property during the rental period. A rental contract and release of liability, waiver of claims, assumption of risks and indemnity agreement must be signed by the renter.
  • A CREDIT CARD with a limit of a minimum $1000.00 is required for the damage deposit; No negotiating.
  • Damage deposit does not limit the renter’s liability in the case of a severe or total loss.

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY:

  • Please email us at [email protected] for booking changes.
  • Full refund for cancellation made within 48 hours of booking refund (If booked within 72 hours of the Rental date – this policy does not apply).
  • CANCELLATIONS MADE OVER’ 72 HOURS ‘PRIOR’ TO RENTAL DATE ARE ONLY ELIGIBLE FOR A 50% REFUND.
  • 72 Hour strict Cancellation Policy in effect! Which means no excuses such as family emergency, lightning, tornado, traffic, doctor’s note, etc. Lake View Watersports cannot be held responsible for weather conditions or weather condition issues. You cannot move, change or reschedule your booking after the 72-hour cancellation policy comes into effect.  You Cannot cancel a booking when made within the 72-hour window.  Please check the weather prior to the 72 Hour Cancellation policy and make sure you are 100% satisfied with all the weather conditions, wind, rain, temperature, etc. No refunds for no-shows, late arrivals or any excuse. If you book within the 72-hour cancellation policy, there will be no refunds or switching the booking. Therefore, you are responsible for booking the right date and time.
  • We reserve the right to cancel your booking at any time.
  • Lake View Watersports reserves the right to cancel/reschedule or void reservations at any time for policy violations, severe weather, or to ensure the personal safety of the operator(s) if they cannot operate the craft safely.
  • If your cancellation is eligible for a full refund, then 2.9% of your total will be automatically deducted by the payment processor for processing the transaction. this is firm!
  • All eGift Card sale is final and non-refundable. Your eGift Card will never expire; and may not be resold for cash value.

Rules for Hiring Jet skis:

Skis are commercially registered and there are laws you have to follow for your safety. The biggest one is the 200-metre distance you need to stay from everything; this includes other jet skis, so if you’re part of a big group, you will need to know you have to keep your distance from each other, at no stage can you get close. Safety is our biggest priority, and we have no tolerance for this law; jet skiing is a lot of fun, but it can also be dangerous; we have systems in place to ensure all our hirers are safe and have an amazing time on the water.

Basic rules:

  • Drugs and alcohol use is forbidden on any of our Watercraft and occupants will be charged for such use by the Marine Police.
  • Only those people who are entered into the rental contract can operate the PWC.
  • Renter must obey all speed limits, no wake signs and reduce speed close to all shorelines or canal walls. Failure to do so could mean provincial and federal offence by the Marine Police including dangerous operation of a vessel or careless operation of a vessel.
  • Mandatory safety equipment is included in each rental. Do not remove these from the vessel or PWC unless an emergency happens. There is a personal flotation device for each occupant of the vessel, and it is mandatory that they are to be worn properly throughout the use of the vessel.
  • As an operator in charge of the watercraft you must be attentive at all times to your actions, your guests’ actions and behaviors’, other boaters, swimmers, objects in water, depth of water and changing weather conditions. Renter will have a cell phone on them while renting.

Photograph and Video:

All photograph and videos of all participants on the Jet Ski ride will be used for the purpose of marketing and social media usage only.

Booking:

  • Booking is available by phone, email, or online with a valid credit card.
  • Please contact us between 8 am – 8 pm 7 days a week at 613-857-4823 or 24/7 at [email protected] for any questions or concerns.
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