Privacy
We the Guernsey Sailing Trust (GST LBG) recognise the need to ensure the safety and welfare of all our students taking part in our activities. In accordance with our child protection policy we will not arrange for photographs, video or other images of young people to be taken or published without the consent of the Parents/Guardians. Any images or videos taken may be used for training or promotional purposes, limited identifying information will be used.
The information given to us by you will be used by us to process your registration and for attending to your safety and welfare whilst you are at GST LBG. It will be managed in accordance with our Data Privacy Policy. Our full Data Privacy Policy can be found under the information menu on our website.
Facilities at the Guernsey Sailing Trust, an RYA approved centre
- Trained Instructors
- Buoyancy aids and weatherproof clothing
- For courses based at the GST LBG premises – use of Guernsey Yacht Club changing and shower rooms (which must be kept clean and tidy).
- We cannot be held liable for any valuables left at the GST LBG premises; we do have a valuables box which is kept in the office if you should wish us to look after small items
Bookings and payment
In order to secure a place on the course of your choice we will need to have a completed booking form and full payment. Payment can be made by cash, card, bank transfer or cheque made payable to The GST LBG. Let us know if you no longer wish to be contacted.
Cancellations
By Clients: Should you cancel up to 8 weeks prior to the first day of the course you will lose 10% of the course fee, after this there will be no refund. The GST LBG reserves the right to waive the cancellation policy and refund part or whole of the fee at their sole discretion.
By the GST LBG: Every effort will be made to see that the course you have booked will run, the Trust reserves the right to cancel a course should they consider the conditions unsuitable. The GST LBG reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule a course if numbers fail to reach the minimum required or other operational reasons. Where a course has been cancelled we will offer clients a full refund or an alternative course when applicable.
Future Contact
In order to keep you current with information on new course dates and events that may be relevant to you and your sailing level, we may contact you. These emails will only be sent out a few times a year.
Risk Statement
Sailing, powerboating and associated activities are, by their nature, unpredictable and therefore inherently involve an element of risk. By participating, you are aware of the inherent element of risk involved and you accept responsibility exposing the participant to such inherent risk whilst taking part. The participant will comply at all times with the instructions of the instructors and safety crew, particularly with regard to all aspects of safety. If required GST LBG staff will take necessary action to ensure everyone’s safety.
You will provide any relevant medical or behavioural information. Any information will be treated confidentially and only shared with the instructors on the course. Information relating to behaviour and learning styles can help us ensure that the students enjoy and benefit from their time at the GST LBG.
By submitting this booking, as a participant or a parent/guardian/carer of the named participant:
- You give your permission to GST LBG instructors/staff to administer to the named participant first aid treatment if necessary.
- If the need arises you understand that the GST LBG will call an ambulance for the named participant.
- If the need arises following an incident the parent/guardian/carer will be available to collect the named participant from the GST LBG premises.
During sailing courses, there may be times where related activities take place, such as swimming and raft building (wearing buoyancy aids at all times). Scheduled activities will always take place under supervision of our instructors. While it is not essential that students are strong swimmers, all participants must be sea water confident. The GST LBG will not be responsible for loss, damage or injury resulting from any activities outside of the scheduled activities and course times.
Risk Assessments can be found on our website under Policies.
Policies
Our Policies page on our website details:
- Risk Assessments
- Health, Safety And Welfare Policy Statement
- GST Code of Conduct
- Staff E-Safety Code of Conduct
- RYA Instructor Code of Conduct
- GST Safeguarding Adults Policy and Guidelines
- GST Safeguarding and Child Protection Guidelines
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Complaints and Concerns
If you have any concerns or questions about any aspect of the training please discuss them with the RYA Senior Instructor, Chief Instructor, Principal or Safeguarding Officers at the earliest opportunity and we will do everything we reasonably can to meet your needs.
Principal & Safeguarding Officer: Sarah Creasey; sarah@sailingtrust.org.gg
Chief Instructor: Krzystow Damsell; krzystow@sailingtrust.org.gg
Safeguarding Officer: Chris Taylor; chris@sailingtrust.org.gg
A complaints form can be found on the Policies page of our website.
Agreement
By signing up for a course with the GST LBG you agree to:
- You are indicating that you have read and fully understand these terms and agree to comply with them.
- I hereby agree with the expectations that are required to take part in this course, understanding the physical elements and proclaiming the participant’s ability to meet these requirements.
- If booking on behalf of someone else you have received their permission to do so and you confirm that you have read through the relevant conditions with them and that they understand and agree with them.
- If booking for someone under your care (such as a child under 18 years old or adult at risk), you are declaring that you are the legal guardian/carer of the named participant, and as such you are giving your full permission for the named participant to take part in the training.
- You confirm that the particulars given on the booking forms are correct and complete in all respects.
- You are making a declaration that to the best of your knowledge, the named participant is able to participate in the course. If you have any concerns or if anything changes, you must raise them with the Principal or Chief Instructor in advance of the activity.
Reviewed March 2026