Wotbikini SUP Terms & Conditions
Wotbikini Stand Up Paddleboarding is a paddle sport instruction & coaching organisation. It provides basic and intermediate instruction & coaching. All courses & sessions are organised & led by Emma Love. Staff to student/client ratios are in accordance with our National Governing Body, Paddle UK guidelines.
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Health and Safety
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Please be aware all water sports are a ‘risk’ activity and that the customer/client understands this. I carry public liability insurance - details are available on request.
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​With water-based activities, all participants must be confident in an open water environment and able to swim 25 metres.
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Wearing of spectacles: participants are strongly recommended not to wear spectacles of any kind. Spectacles can be a hazard to yourself whilst participating in any of Wotbikini activities. If you the participant, choose to wear spectacles (of any kind) you must accept that injury may occur and accept responsibility for any such injury or loss of spectacles.
​I reserve the right to cancel or postpone any activity or activities should I suspect or become otherwise aware of any reason that the customer/client may not be appropriate, suitable, safe or able to otherwise – for whatever reason – to carry out the activity or activities on safety, medical or any other grounds. This will include, but not be limited to alcohol or drug consumption, conduct etc.
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Medical conditions
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I require customers/clients to inform me of any medical or other conditions that may affect your ability to safely paddle under instruction via the medical questionnaire and on the day of delivery. Please fill in the medical questionnaire to the best of your knowledge – you will be given this to fill in on the day and prior to your session.
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It is the responsibility of the customer/client to keep me up to date through their lessons/instruction on any conditions that may have arisen or be suspected, that could affect their safety or ability to engage in paddleboarding.​​
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If you are in any doubt as to whether you should take part in an activity because of an existing medical condition please seek advice from your doctor.
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Please bring your medication with you whilst on your activity and make me aware of existing conditions.
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Customers with disabilities
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Please get in touch via hello@wotbikinipaddleboarding.co.uk I am very happy to discuss how I can support you. Although not all activities are suitable for all disabled participants, I will do my best to help by working with you to assess your individual needs relative to the activities.
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Pregnancy
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I do not recommend that those who are pregnant take part in water sports sessions because of the risk of falling and harming the baby. Please see your GP for advice.
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Minimum age and other restrictions
Sessions and courses advertised on the Wotbikini website are for women and are for 18yrs plus only. Mixed gender (18 yrs plus) are available, just drop me an email to discuss further.
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Equipment & Clothing
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​​All participants must bring wetshoes or old trainers to be worn during the session including on the paddleboard.
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Swim wear must be worn under the wetsuits provided.
​Emma Love will not be held liable for any damage caused to clients own non -paddling equipment including but not limited to mobile phones and technology, vehicles, clothes/clothing etc. I do not recommend that any personal items such as and for example jewellery, keys, mobile phones or other technology are carried during any activity given the risk of damage or loss during these times. Emma Love will not be held liable for the damage, loss or any other cost in respect of personal equipment.
​Any damage caused to equipment owned by Emma Love of Wotbikini due to clients own negligence, carelessness or malicious acts must be paid for at the time and at the current replacement value.
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Payment
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Payment for any lesson, trip, course, assessment or any other activity through Wotbikini Stand Up Paddleboarding will be made in accordance with instructions via my website and in full or you are welcome to contact me directly to discuss.
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Your place on a session/course is confirmed at the point of payment in full via my website.
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Paddle UK Certification Fee
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Paddle UK certification fees are included in the course price for START, DISCOVER, EXPLORE & PADDLE SAFER.
Parking & Water Fee
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Parking & water fee where applicable is included in the course fee.
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Cancellation by you
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Cancellation by you – is refundable up to 30 days before the scheduled course. I recommend that you take out personal holiday insurance to cover cancellation.
If you cancel your booking more than 30 days before your scheduled course, no refund will be given.
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Cancellation by us
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I work hard to deliver all courses. I do however reserve the right to cancel, modify, change delivery sites for any activity or activities on grounds of safety, bad weather, illness or other factors beyond my control. I will make all reasonable attempts to find you an alternative date for the course booked or offer you a voucher for the course booked and for the same value at the time of the booking. This is valid for one year.
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Wotbikini working in partnership with external coaches & organisations.
When booking via an external organisation – your booking agreement is with that external coach or/and organisation and their T&C’s apply.
Booking via Wotbikini - your booking agreement is with Wotbikini & our Terms & Conditions apply. Refund policy may differ for these events and will be clearly written in the course/event description on the Wotbikini website. These apply to that event only and cannot be applied to other events, courses, sessions etc.
​Late arrivals
Please arrive in plenty of time to arrange parking and get ready for your session on the water. I recommend arriving approx 40 minutes prior to the start time at point of booking.
If you arrive late for a course or absent from any session, I reserve the right to refuse to accept you if this impacts on the larger group time on the water or/and insufficient grasp of skills/knowledge. In all such cases, payment is non-refundable.
Session Locations
Please see your booking confirmation email for details on session location. Session locations vary depending on which activities are booked, river levels and weather conditions. The waterways I regularly use for DISCOVER are the Beeston/Nottingham Canal, River Trent (Nottingham) and for START, a private lake, 15 mins drive from Newark.
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Parking and accessibility differ at the sites I use. Please contact me directly if you have any questions.
CAKE
This is a private Facebook community created by Wotbikini. This is made available for women who have completed Paddle UK DISCOVER and/or EXPLORE (inland sheltered water). It has been created for women to be part of a paddling community and take part in organised trips.
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For those who have completed these awards in another craft, of with another provider, you will be asked to book on a 1-1 with me.
Twice a month I organise a women's community paddle. This is advertised on the CAKE with Wotbikini private FB page and to members only. The delivery site will change regularly for the advanced group and for beginners, we meet at one site only. All booking information will be advertised accordingly in the Private FB group.
Payment will be made directly to Wotbikini via BACS.
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Independently organised SUP trips - Emma Love does not accept liability for paddle trips independently organised by members of the community via CAKE FB page. Emma Love does not rent out equipment for independently organised trips by members of CAKE FB community. Each participant is responsible for their own safety.
If you decide to organise an independent paddle trip, you are responsible for ensuring you (and your group) are physically fit enough to stand up paddleboard. That you (and your group) can all swim 25 metres. That you (and your group) paddleboards and equipment meets a high standard. You (and your group) are using leashes suitable for the environment you are paddling in. That you (and your group) carry safety equipment including mobile phones, personal medication, emergency contact information, maps, consulted and understood the weather for the duration you are on the water and safety planning is in place prior to your trip.
You and your group must paddle a recognised route - as identified by British Canoeing- and have researched and assessed the conditions for and on the day of your trip. You (and your group) abide by legally recognised access & egress routes, take home all litter and check, clean & dry your equipment and clothing post trip.
You (and your group) are able to self-rescue and assist another paddler if required. You (and your group) are expected to meet best practise as explained in DISCOVER.
You (and each individual) are carrying valid and in date licences and have personal insurance in place - these can be obtained via Paddle UK. You (and your group) understand that you are participating in paddle boarding at your own risk.
Emma Love is not liable and offers no insurance cover to individuals or groups in regards to personal accidents that may occur during you (and your group) independent paddling trips organised via the private FB page, CAKE with Wotbikini.
Vouchers
A voucher is valid for 12 months from the purchase date. Once you have purchased a voucher,
Electronic – emailed to you within 7 days from point of purchase.
Paper – posted to you (second class & signed for) within 7 days from point of purchase.
To redeem your voucher, please identify the date you would like to attend via the website, email (hello@wotbikinipaddleboarding.co.uk) stating the date, time, and quote the code printed on your voucher. If this date/time is full, we will contact you to rearrange. 30 day cancellation policy applies. Is subject to medical disclaimer form. Confirmation information including where to meet and what to bring will be emailed once a booking has been confirmed.
Mailing list
When making a booking you are agreeing to my terms and conditions. These are available to view at any time on my website wotbikinipaddleboarding.co.uk
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Updated 03.02.2025
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