HROA Boat Rental

HRO ADVENTURES BOAT RENTAL POLICY

1. Eligibility

• Boat Renters must be at least 25 years of age and possess a valid Washington State boating license.
• Boat Renters towing Boat and Trail must have Valid State Driver’s License.
• Boat Renters towing Boat and Trailer must have vehicle equipped for such.
• Boat Renters towing Boat and Trailer must have Insurance (see Insurance section).

2. Reservations

• Reservations can be made any time.
• Reservations must be made through HROAs online booking system or by contacting HROA’s reservations.

3. Rental Period

• Boats are available full day (8 hours on water / 2 hours launch and retrieve).
• Boats must be returned by the agreed-upon time to avoid late fees.
• Delivered Boats to a launch at sunrise or after within 50-mile service area*.
• Delivered Boats can be retrieved up to sundown at the launch.
• You Haul Boats can be picked up a half-hour before sunrise at HROA HQ.
• You Haul Boats must be returned no later than a half-hour after sunset to HROA HQ.

4. Fees

• Rental fees vary by boat type and duration.

Please refer to HROA’s rate schedule for current pricing.

5. Cancellations

Cancellations made at least seven (7) days before the rental period will receive a full refund less a 10% processing fee.

6. Safety and Regulations

• Boat Renters s must comply with all local, state, and federal boating regulations.
• Life jackets must be worn at all times by all passengers.
• The maximum number of passengers must not exceed the boat’s capacity.
• Alcohol consumption and all intoxicants are prohibited while operating the boat.

7. Boat Condition

• Boats must be inspected by the renting Boat Renters before and after use.
• Any damage or issues must be reported immediately to HROA’s office.
• Boat Renters s are responsible for returning the boat in the same condition as when it was rented. Boat Renters shall be held responsible for any damages to the watercraft which may occur during its rented use.
• In the case of Delivered Boats, HRO Adventures will take pictures of the Boat before it goes in the water and then after to provide proof of condition.

8. Liability and Indemnity

• Boat Renters agree to indemnify and hold HRO Adventures, LLC harmless from any claims, actions, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising from the use of the boat.
• Boat Renters s are responsible for any damages not covered by HROA’s insurance.

9. Insurance

• HROA maintains insurance coverage for the boats.
• Boat Renters who tow the Boat and Trailer are required to have Insurance Coverage for both the Boat and Trailer while being transported by the Boat Renter.
• Boat Renters s are encouraged to have their own insurance for personal liability and property damage.

10. Prohibited Activities

• The following activities are strictly prohibited while using HROA’s boats:
  • Engaging in water sports not approved by HROA.
  • Operating the boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  • Allowing anyone to operate the boat other than registered Boat Renters.

11. Emergency Procedures

• In case of an emergency, Boat Renters s must contact 911 immediately and HROA staff as soon as possible.
• Boat Renters should familiarize themselves with the location and use of safety equipment on board.

12. Disciplinary Actions

• Violation of these policies may result in suspension or revocation of boating privileges.
• HROA reserves the right to demand reimbursement for any damages caused to its watercraft by the HRO Adventures Boat Renters.

13. Agreement

• By renting a boat, Boat Renters s agree to abide by all terms and conditions outlined in this policy.
• Boat Renters s must sign a rental agreement prior to taking possession of the boat.

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HROA RELEASE OF LIABILITY and RECREATIONAL ADVISORY

This Release of Liability and Recreational Advisory (the “Release”) is between HRO Adventures, LLC (HROA), as Authorized Agent of the real properties offered for Access, for the various owners thereof (the “Owners”), and Account Holder (the “Boat Renters”) and Family Companions as applicable (defined as one (1) legally married spouse or domestic partner and related minor children (the “Family Companions”) or registered guests of the Boat Renters . Boat Renters s Permit allows temporary access to private properties managed by HROA and public properties authorized for HROA activities on a non-exclusive basis, for recreational purposes only.

Boat Renter agrees to comply with all laws of the State of Washington and with the Permit Rules and Regulations. Owners and HROA reserve the right to modify the Permit Rules and Regulations at any time and such modifications shall be binding on Boat Renters. Boat Renters may hunt and fish on HROA accessed properties and all persons hunting and fishing, are required to abide by the state laws, rules and regulations set by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Commission.

ANY VIOLATIONS THEREOF INVALIDATE BOAT RENTERS ’S RIGHT TO ACCESS HROA MANAGED PROPERTIES AND MAY SUBJECT BOAT RENTERS TO CRIMINAL OR CIVIL CHARGES FOR RCW OR WAC VIOLATIONS, INCLUDING TRESPASS.

Boat Renters agree to, upon request, show Recreational Access Permit and Photo Identification to any law enforcement officer, any property owner, or, HROA official representative.

Boat Renters shall not cut, damage, or destroy any timber located on the accessed properties whether private or public. The cutting, damaging or destroying of any timber shall be considered willful trespass and Boat Renters shall be liable to owners in a sum equal to no less than three times the damage sustained on account of the cutting, damaging or destruction of timber. Boat Renters shall pay Owners for all other damage to property caused directly or indirectly by the acts or omissions of Boat Renters.

RESCUE SERVICES

Owner Parties shall not be obligated to provide any rescue services or any other type of emergency services. However, if any Owner Parties do engage in such emergency services on behalf of Boat Renters, Boat Renters agrees to reimburse Owner Parties for all costs and expenses incurred in performing such services immediately upon receipt of invoice with regard to the same, and agrees to hold the Owner Parties harmless from and against any and all personal injury or damage to property resulting from such emergency services.

NO TRANSFER

Access Permit may not be sold, assigned, or in any manner transferred or encumbered in whole or in part. Any attempted sale, assignment, subletting or other attempted transfer shall be void and shall act to immediately terminate all Boat Renters access rights Boat Renters expressly assumes all risks that are in any way related to their activities on HROA properties, and all risks incident to the condition of the accessible properties (private or public) of HRO Adventures (including, without limitation, the roads, other improvements and all other aspects or conditions).

BOAT RENTERS  ACCEPTS THE PERMIT ALLOWED ACCESSIBLE PROPERTIES IN THEIR EXISTING CONDITIONS, ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE PROPERTIES CONSIST OF AGRICULTURAL AND PUBLIC RECREATION PROPERTIES AND CERTAIN SITES ACCESSIBLE TO THE PERMIT HOLDERS MAY BE REMOTELY SITUATED WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES AND RELEASES EACH OF THE OWNER PARTIES (AND ALL OF THEM, JOINTLY) FROM ANY AND ALL COSTS, EXPENSES, CLAIMS, CAUSES OF ACTION, SUITS, DAMAGES FINES, FEES, PENALTIES AND LIABILITIES OF ANY KIND FOR WHICH THE OWNER PARTIES MIGHT OTHERWISE BECOME LIABLE BY REASON OF ANY ACCIDENT, INJURY OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON, INCLUDING BOAT RENTERS , OR DAMAGE TO ANY BOAT RENTERS  PROPERTY IN ANY MANNER ARISING OR RESULTING FROM, CAUSED BY, CONNECTED WITH, OR RELATED TO THE PRESENCE OF BOAT RENTERS  UPON THE PROPERTIES ACCESSIBLE BY THE HROA PERMIT, REGARDLESS OF HOW, WHERE, OR WHEN SUCH INJURY, DEATH OR DAMAGE OCCURRED, EVEN IF CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF OWNERS OR ANY OWNER PARTIES AND/OR DUE TO CONDITIONS ON OR DEFECTS IN ANY PROPERTY, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DEFECT OR CONDITION WAS PATENT OR LATENT OR KNOWN BY OWNER OR ANY OWNER PARTIES.

BY ACCEPTING THIS RELEASE, BOAT RENTERS  AGREES TO PAY, REIMBURSE, INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD OWNERS, AND ALL OWNER PARTIES HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, CAUSES OF ACTION (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY), LIABILITIES, DAMAGES, COSTS AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS AT TRIAL AND ON APPEAL) OF ANY NATURE ARISING FROM , OR OCCASIONED BY, ANY ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF BOAT RENTERS  WHILE USING THE HROA PERMIT OR VIOLATION OF THE TERMS OF THIS RELEASE (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, FAILURE TO ABIDE BY THE RULES AND REGULATIONS). BY ACCEPTING THIS RELEASE, BOAT RENTERS ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT (1) I/WE HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF AND MY FAMILY COMPANIONS OF THE CONTENT OF THIS RELEASE; (2) I/WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS RELEASE IS A COMPLETE WAIVER AND RELEASE OF OWNERS AND THE OWNER PARTIES WITH REGARD TO ANY LIABILITY TO ME; AND MY FAMILY COMPANIONS AND (3) I/WEHAVE HAD ADEQUATE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THIS RELEASE AND RECOGNIZE MY RIGHT TO CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY OF MY CHOICE BEFORE AGREEING TO THIS RELEASE.

HROA RECREATIONAL ADVISORY:
Travel with a Companion!

You don’t want to be by yourself in case of an emergency.

Leave a copy of your itinerary with a responsible person. Include such details as the make, year, and license plate of your car, the equipment you’re bringing, the weather you’ve anticipated, and when you plan to return. If you’ll be going into an area that is unfamiliar to you, speak with those who do before you set out. If an area is closed, it is prohibited to access.

Wear appropriate clothing for the field conditions and season. Check your equipment. Keep your equipment in good working order. Inspect it before your trip. Do not wait until you are already in the field. Be sure to pack emergency signaling devices.

Be weather wise. Keep an eye on current and predicted weather conditions. In this area, weather can change very quickly. Know the signs for approaching storms or changing weather conditions. Avoid bare ridge tops, exposed places, lone trees, streams, and rocks during lightning storms. Find shelter in a densely forested area at a lower elevation. Even during the summer season, exposure to wind and rain can result in hypothermia.

Learn basic first aid. In order to identify and treat injuries and illnesses. Carry a first aid kit with you. Learn how to identify the symptoms of heat exhaustion, heat stroke, hypothermia, and dehydration, and know how to treat them.

Wildlife interaction. HROA provides its Permit Holders access to habitat for wild animals, which can be upset by human presence and can unexpectedly become aggressive. In many areas, individuals may encounter large predatory animals such as bears or cougars while visiting the HROA private and accessible public properties. These animals rarely seek out humans as food, but they will attack under some conditions.

Some hazardous encounters can occur when wild animals raid human property for food. Additionally, many animals will not willingly attack unless they feel threatened or provoked. If Boat Renters s come upon an unsuspecting animal and startles it, it may become defensive and attack. Regularly making loud noise, such as clapping or yelling, reduces the risk of disturbing or startling an animal. Some people use bear bells as noise makers, but these are usually too quiet to be heard from far away.

Any mammal infected with rabies may behave unexpectedly, even aggressively, and could infect a human with rabies by biting. Venomous animals, including snakes, scorpions, spiders and bees, may cause harm either directly or through anaphylactic shock. Overall, the greatest danger is often from insects, such as mosquitoes, ticks and fleas, which carry communicable diseases. For your protection, avoid all contact with all wild animals while on HROA accessible properties.

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HRO ADVENTURES PAYMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Payment Methods

• Accepted payment methods include credit card OR debit card.

2. Additional Fees

• Service Charges: Additional service charges may apply for specific services or events and will be billed to the Boat Renter’s account.
• Boat Rentals: Fees for boat rentals will be billed as per the Boat Rental Agreement.

3. Payment Terms

• Payment in Full at time of Reservation and can be made online at the HRO Adventures website.
• Payment Methods: Payments can be made via credit card or debit card. We do not accept Cash or Checks for Boat Rentals.

4. Disputed Charges

• Reporting Disputes: Boat Renters must report any billing disputes in writing to HROA staff within five days of the billing statement date.
• Resolution Process: HROA will investigate and resolve any billing disputes within five business days of receiving the written dispute notice.

5. Refunds and Credits

• Refunds will be processed within three days of the cancellation if submitted with seven (7) days of Reservation.

6. Contact Information

• Payment Inquiries: For any payment issues, please contact HROA’s staff. Boat Renters agree to abide by these and payment terms. HRO Adventures reserves the right to amend these terms at any time with fifteen days’ notice.
• Notices: Notices may be given by HROA via email, postal delivery, or, via posting changes to these Terms and Conditions on HROA’s website www.hroadventures.com.

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Signature:
By signing below I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to ALL ABOVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS and will abide by the Recreational Access Permit HROA Managed Properties Code of Conduct listed in detail above.

Member Name:__________________________
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