Policies

Effective date: February 1, 2023


Sales Territory

We sell domestically within the contiguous United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.

We are the exclusive dealer for MiniCat Worldwide in Washington and Oregon but also serve most of the USA and Canada west of Ontario. For the states of Maine, New York, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Vermont, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, please contact Red Beard Sailing. For Michigan customers, please contact Great Lakes Watercraft.

We are the exclusive dealer for Tiwal SAS in Washington and Oregon. For all other states and Canada, please visit Tiwal Corp (USA).

We are the exclusive dealer for DinghyGo and Ducky in the USA.

Warranties

Warranties are provided by the manufacturer. Optional extended protection plans with accident protection is offered by Extend. Sailing Awaits LLC provides no warranties of any kind. For more detail, please review our Warranty Disclaimer.

Payment Methods

We accept credit and debit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Discover), ACH bank transfers, and in-state checks (for local orders).

Pricing

All prices are subject to change without prior notice due to currency fluctuations, transportation cost, import tariffs, and/or unforeseen economic or political circumstances. However, we guarantee our prices for 60 days from date of purchase.

Orders

Orders are normally processed within 1-2 business days. Backordered or special ordered items may take longer with customer approval, else may be refunded or cancelled by the customer or Sailing Awaits LLC.

Shipping

FREE FedEx Ground or USPS shipping within the continental US is included with all orders. Shipping insurance is included as well with recipient signature required upon delivery for all orders valued over $500. Discounted standard rates for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Contact us for expedited or custom shipping/delivery arrangements. Since our products vary widely in weight and size, and the fact that multiple items would logically be packaged together, we found it impossible to create an accurate shipping cost formula and therefore must be customized per order.

Returns/Refunds

We stand behind our products and want you to be happy with your purchase. Should an item not meet expectations, it can be returned in its original condition within 10 days from the date of delivery less shipping charges and 15% restocking fee. To be eligible for a refund, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unused, and unassembled. It must also be in the original packaging with all packaging materials and accessories. Returned items must also be received by Sailing Awaits within 15 calendar days of receiving notification of your intent to return. To initiate a request for return, please send us an email at help@sailingawaits.com with your order number, the description of the item, and reason for return. Items not received within 30 calendar days of the delivery date will be refused a refund. Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item and notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund. Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error may be subject to additional charges for repair/replacement or refusal at our discretion. If approved, your refund will be processed, and a credit will be applied to your original method of payment within 30 days. Original shipping costs are non-refundable.

Return Shipping

You will be responsible for shipping costs of returning your item unless it arrived damaged or otherwise incorrect due to our error. Return shipping label at our discounted rates can be provided, with costs deducted from the refund amount. You are welcome to use your own carrier. However, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance as we don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item in the same condition that you sent it or that we receive it at all. Should you choose your own carrier, please provide the tracking number once available so that we can be on the lookout for its arrival.

Exchanges

We only replace items if they are defective or damaged upon delivery. If you need an exchange for the same item, send us an email at help@sailingawaits.com.

Classifieds

At this time, only certain items are eligible for listing in the classifieds section. If you would like to upgrade or just don't sail as much, we support the secondary market and would gladly list your used boat in our classifieds section for $25/mo. Sailing Awaits LLC will serve only in the capacity of marketer.

Eligibility requirements:

  • Sell by owner only. Sorry, no dealers. Proof of ownership must be provided.

  • Terms of sale including the sales price, whether "sold as-is", delivery or pickup, and collection of sales tax, is between buyer and seller.

  • A "bill of sale" is legally required to transfer ownership of vessels in all states. Both seller and buyers are individually responsible for adhering to legal requirements. Please visit the licensing entity in your state for details. A "bill of sale" template courtesy of the Washington state DMV can be downloaded here.

  • The boat must be located within the USA and the boat will remain under ownership and possession of the seller and free of liens.

  • To encourage accurate representation, photos must be provided noting any wear and tear. Sailing Awaits will not be responsible for misrepresentation of the product.

  • Sailing Awaits is not responsible for collecting money on behalf of the seller. We suggest Paypal, Zelle, Venmo, or money order as means of payment.

  • Sailing Awaits does not guarantee the accuracy of classifieds listings nor provide warranty of any kind per our Warranty Disclaimer.

  • There is no limit to the detail of the listing. Photos and videos are encouraged, but links, ads, or other content referencing 3rd-parties are not allowed. Content of the listing is subject to applicable copyright laws.

  • Sailing Awaits reserves the right to modify a listing for any reason, including to comply with applicable laws.

  • Termination of a listing is the responsibility of the seller to notify us. Sailing Awaits may elect to terminate a seller's listing at any time for any reason with or without notice. Monthly listing charges are non-refundable and will not be prorated.

  • Changes to a listing would incur a $10 fee per change request.


To request a classifieds listing, please send an email to help@sailingawaits.com.

Contact Us

If you have any questions on how to return your item to us or for more information about our return policy, please contact us by e-mail at help@sailingawaits.com.