Nature may be beautiful and inspiring, but it is not always gentle – sea conditions can change quickly. As such, unguided/freedom sea kayak rentals are suited to experienced and confident paddlers only who understand sea conditions and how to manage risks.

Freycinet Adventures requires the following of its Unguided Rental participants:

1. To be kayaking with at least one other person (i.e. no solo paddling)
2. To be able to swim and rescue themselves in the event of a capsize
3. To have previous paddling experience and be able to handle a kayak should sea conditions change.
4. To understand the sea kayaking and safety equipment and its application
5. To understand weather and sea conditions and the risks involved in the activity
6. To wear a Personal Flotation Device (Life jacket) at all times while in the kayak.

Please note: You may be required to provide a practical demonstration of your paddling and rescue skills prior to hiring. Freycinet Adventures reserves the right to refuse rental clients and/or limit the areas in which rental clients can paddle.

Conditions of Hire

Please return all equipment in good condition and report any problems you had, damage caused and/or any repairs needed. The following fees may be charged on return of equipment, at the discretion of Coastal Adventures: Cleaning Fee; Repair or Replacement Fee to cover damage/loss of equipment; Retrieval Fee.

Retrieval Fee
Boats needing to be collected from a location other than that agreed to between Coastal Adventures and the Hirer:
- From within Coles Bay (vehicle-based retrieval possible)  - $30 per hour
- Beyond Coles Bay (motor boat retrieval required) - from $80 per hour

Cleaning Fee
For equipment returned in dirty condition. Sponges are provided to clean boats prior to return.   $30 per kayak

Equipment Repair / Replacement
Damaged/lost equipment will be repaired where-ever possible and replaced where necessary. The cost of this repair / replacement is the responsibility of the hirer.

ABOUT YOU...
= Required
Full name
Address / Local Contact details
City
State
Postcode
Phone/Mobile
Email
Fax
Date of Birth
Emergency Contact Details
For contact purposes only, please list your accommodation/contact details for the night prior to your hire
Can you swim?	Yes No
Expected Life-Jacket size?	Small Medium Large XLarge XXlarge
Do you have any medical conditions that may potentially require treatment (including any joint problems)?
Heart conditions
Pregnancy
Asthma
Allergic Reactions
Blood pressure
Epilepsy
Other
Please list any medications you are currently taking
Would you like to receive information on special deals and new tours from Freycinet Adventures	Yes No
Where did you first hear about these tours?
ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE...
Have you ever kayaked before?	Yes No
If Yes, please tick the box that best represents the amount of kayaking experience you have	None <5 days 5-10 days 10-20 days 20-30 days 30 days+
What type of kayak do you have most experience in?
How confidently can you re-enter a kayak after capsizing?	Never tried Not confidently Confidently Very confidently
How confidently can you paddle in the following conditions?
Calm / Slight seas (<15 knots)	Never tried Not Confidently Confidently Very Confidently
Moderate Seas (15 - 20 knots)	Never tried Not Confidently Confidently Very confidently
Rough seas (20+ knots)	Never tried Not confidently Confidently Very confidently
Please detail the size of the group you are paddling with and your proposed itinerary you will paddle on this occasion. NB. Day rentals are to stay within Coles Bay
Group size & names
Proposed Itinerary
Are you aware of the risks involved with kayaking in this location? For example, risks including (but in no way limited to)
Wind & Waves (strength, direction, sea breeze, surf, rips etc)	Yes No
Risks to health (e.g. hypothermia, drowning, physical strains and exertion)	Yes No
ABOUT YOUR HIRE REQUEST...
Type of kayak to hire	Single Double
Departure Date
Additional Equipment Required
I have read and understood the Conditions of Hire
I have read the Acceptance of Risk and Booking Terms & Conditions and accept them