Madison Boats Captained Pontoon Rules
Our #1 concern is your safety! Help us keep you and everyone safe by reading and following these rules.
In addition to your own acceptance of these rules, you represent that you have each Participant’s permission to agree to these Rules or have required Participants to review and sign on their own behalf. ‘Participant’ means any person participating in any way in my rental or use of Madison Boats equipment or facilities.
Madison Boats retains the right to deny access to watercraft, events, or activities in order to reduce risk under questionable safety conditions. This includes but is not limited to: weather; assessment of participants boating capabilities; or the ability to provide necessary assistance services in the event of an accident. Madison Boat Rules are intended to limit risk to boaters and equipment and are subject to change. The latest rules will be posted on the Madison Boats website and copies are available on request. These rules are for Madison Boats, LLC., Wingra Canoe & Sailing Center, Inc, Brittingham Boats, LLC. and Marshall Boats, LLC.
- I understand risk significantly decreases when a Personal Floatation Device (PFD) is worn correctly. All Participants must have a PFD on board, and we suggest all participants wear a PFD at all times. By law children under 13 MUST WEAR a PFD.
- Drugs. I agree that neither I, nor any of the participants, may bring or consume or be under the influence of illegal drugs at any point during the rental period.
- Alcohol.
- I understand that alcohol is allowed on captained pontoon boats.
- I understand that alcohol can increase risk to myself and to others.
- I agree to act in a manner that respects and does not increase risk to the Madison Boats Captain, other passengers and other people.
- I understand that actions that may cause or contribute to injuries to self or others or disrupts other boater’s enjoyment of the water will result in immediate return to shore with no refund.
- I, and all participants, will know and act within the limits of their boating and swimming capabilities.
- I understand employees are not trained emergency responders and that all activities are unsupervised and at my own risk.
- I, and all participants, will obey all reasonable requests from staff.
- I understand that I am responsible for knowing and abiding by all Federal, State and local laws (visit www.boat-ed.com).
- I acknowledge the boat and equipment rented is the rightful property of Marshall Boats, LLC.
- I understand that I am responsible for any and all damages to the boat caused by myself or my party. Furthermore I agree to pay Marshall Boats for all damages and damages caused to third-party property from negligent or damaged caused by my actions.
- Disputes regarding fees, use of equipment or equipment damage fees shall be resolved through informal discussion between the renter and Marshall Boats. If unable to agree both parties will cooperate in choosing an arbitrator and the findings of the arbitrator shall be final. If the parties cannot agree on a single arbitrator, they shall each choose an arbitrator and the two arbitrators shall choose a third arbitrator and act as a panel. If there are any arbitration costs, the parties shall share them equally.
I have read, understand, and hereby agree to all above terms and conditions and agree to indemnify Marshall Boats, LLC for all damages sustained as a result of violations by myself during my rental.