Gordons WaterSports is operated by Gordons WaterSports Inc.
The minimum age to rent a Personal Watercraft (Sea-Doo, Waverunner, or Jet Ski) is 19 years old with valid government-issued photo identification.
Operators 17–18 years of age may operate a Personal Watercraft only with a signed parental or legal guardian consent form.
The minimum age for kayak and paddleboard rentals is 12 years of age, with a parental or legal guardian signature required for renters under the age of 18.
A valid driver's license must be presented prior to rental.
A valid Pleasure Craft Operator Card (boater's license) must be presented, or the customer must complete Transport Canada's Safety Briefing Checklist prior to rental.
Gordons WaterSports Inc. reserves the right to refuse, cancel, or terminate any rental if, in its sole opinion, the operator is incapable of safely operating the equipment.
Only individuals listed on the rental agreement who possess a valid boater's license or have completed the safety briefing are permitted to operate the Personal Watercraft.
A $500 damage deposit hold is required for each Personal Watercraft rental.
This deposit will be placed as a temporary authorization on a valid credit card prior to the start of the rental. The authorization will be released after the equipment is returned and inspected, provided that no damage, policy violations, or additional charges have occurred.
The damage deposit does not limit the renter's financial responsibility. In the event of severe damage, loss, negligence, or misuse, the renter is responsible for the full cost of repairs or replacement beyond the deposit amount.
Gordons WaterSports Inc. reserves the right to cancel, delay, shorten, or suspend rentals due to weather, smoke, poor air quality, mechanical issues, government advisories, unsafe water conditions, or any other condition affecting the safe operation of the equipment.
When Gordons WaterSports Inc. cancels a rental for safety or operational reasons, customers will be offered the opportunity to reschedule their booking or receive booking credit for future use.
Gordons WaterSports Inc. reserves the right to refuse, delay, shorten, suspend, or cancel any rental where weather, smoke, poor air quality, lightning, high winds, rough water, reduced visibility, mechanical issues, government advisories, or any other condition creates or is reasonably expected to create an unsafe operating environment.
The determination of whether conditions are safe for operation shall be made solely by Gordons WaterSports Inc.
Rain or overcast conditions alone will not normally result in cancellation.
Natural conditions including waves, currents, water clarity, water temperature, aquatic vegetation, floating debris, wildlife, visibility, and changing weather are beyond the control of Gordons WaterSports Inc.
These conditions do not constitute equipment failure and are not grounds for a refund, discount, or extension of a rental.
Renters must obey all posted speed limits and NO WAKE zones, including within Sarnia Bay Marina.
Failure to obey these rules may result in termination of the rental, forfeiture of the damage deposit, and additional charges where applicable.
Violations may also result in provincial or federal charges, including dangerous or careless operation of a vessel.
Renters must reduce speed near shorelines, docks, canal walls, swimmers, and other watercraft.
Mandatory safety equipment is provided with each rental, including a Transport Canada approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD) for each occupant.
Safety equipment must remain with the watercraft unless required in an emergency.
The use of Personal Flotation Devices is strongly recommended at all times.
Consumption of alcohol or drugs while operating rented equipment is strictly prohibited.
Gordons WaterSports Inc. reserves the right to terminate any rental immediately if impairment is suspected.
Occupants may also be charged by law enforcement for operating a vessel while impaired.
The operator of the watercraft must remain attentive at all times to:
Operators must carry a working cell phone during the rental in case of emergency.
Personal Watercraft must never be intentionally beached.
Passenger pick-up and drop-off may only occur at the designated Gordons WaterSports dock.
Operating near shorelines, shallow water, rocks, or beaches may result in damage for which the renter is financially responsible.
Failure to comply may result in termination of the rental and additional charges.
Operating through seaweed, rocks, sand, debris, or shallow water may damage the intake, impeller, cooling system, or propulsion components.
Renters are instructed to avoid all visible hazards and operate only in safe water.
Damage resulting from operation through hazardous conditions, or continued operation after warning signs such as vibration, overheating, cavitation, or reduced performance, may result in repair costs, recovery fees, towing charges, and equipment downtime charges.
If Gordons WaterSports Inc. must dispatch staff, a vessel, or other equipment to assist, rescue, tow, or retrieve a renter or equipment due to operator error, misuse, failure to follow instructions, shallow water operation, seaweed, fuel depletion, or entering restricted areas, the renter agrees to pay a minimum rescue/recovery fee of $300.
Additional charges may apply if recovery requires additional time, personnel, equipment, travel, or repairs.
Fuel is not included in the rental fee.
At the end of the rental period, the watercraft will be refueled by the marina fuel dock attendant, and the renter will be responsible for paying the cost of all fuel consumed during the rental.
Gordons WaterSports Inc. is not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged, or water-damaged personal property brought onto the premises or carried aboard the rental equipment.
Gordons WaterSports Inc. is committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for guests and staff.
Abusive, threatening, intimidating, harassing, or aggressive behaviour toward employees, marina staff, or other guests will not be tolerated and may result in refusal or immediate termination of service.
Rental equipment must be returned at the agreed rental time.
Late returns will be charged $2.50 per minute beyond the scheduled return time.
Failure to communicate significant delays may result in rescue or recovery procedures being initiated, with applicable charges.
By completing a reservation with Gordons WaterSports Inc., customers acknowledge that they have read and agree to these Terms & Conditions.
Additional terms, conditions, and safety requirements are contained within the Rental Agreement, Waiver and Release of Liability, which must be reviewed and signed prior to departure.
