Now that you are providing a service you could get a lawyer to write up a Waiver of Liability. Then you could apply for a Small Charter vehicle license for your car. Then you would need public liability for the occupants of your car (talk to your insurance company).

Then you could arrange or buy a rescue craft. That probably needs to be surveyed by the DPI. If you were going to do this then it would be best to start a family trust instead of being a sole proprietor, or something similar (best to talk to your lawyer), as you will be able to protect your assets in the worst case scenario.

To cover these costs you will need to charge the occupants of your car (maybe get a mobile eftpos terminal installed). Remember to get an ABN and register for GST.

Now that your turning over money it will be best to get income insurance just in case you get injured. On top of the normal registrations and accident insurances for your car and rescue craft, it would be best to get asset insurance to cover you in case the car or rescue craft get stolen.

Even though you will have a much increased workload, you will have peace of mind and you should still be able to find the time to kite 5 or so days of the year.

Are you liable if you drive your friends to the pub, mountain biking, fishing, go-karting, or any other hazardous activity ... ?

I'd hope not!

Elroy Jetson is either an accountant or a troll. If I decide to take a few mates up to a beach and we kite down with them that is it

How anal can you get!

channel 7 or 9 were riping the f''k out of shops mac d;s etc for not looking after other peoples kids while they f"k off shopping last night ( wtf world do we live in )

but always remember! "mates don't let mates do downwinders"


...........unless the "mofos" can already stay "upwind" competently. lol

What if your mates give u fuel money, or a six pack for driving?

BirdMan007 said...

If your not charging money for an event, and are simply coordinating "like minded people" It is very difficult to show you owe a "duty of care"

Individuals riding with you are under there own reconnaissance, and owe them selves a "duty of care."

A good example is.... "hey let's go for a walk" one of your friends rolls their ankle. The person who suggested the walk is not responsible.

except that in LAW 101 they teach you that everyone owes everyone a duty of care.
ie, if you leave you kiteboard on the beach and someone trips over it and hurts themselves they can sue you for breach of your duty of care, if thay can show that you did not take reasonable steps to ensure that no one would trip over it !