Don’t let an accident take the wind out of your sails.
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When you’re sailing, you can navigate the storied inlets of the French Riviera or British Virgin Islands, using the wind as your guide.
Along with your boat shoes, boating license and guide to nautical terminology, it’s worth considering bringing travel insurance on board. Having it in your (waterproof) pocket can help if you were to fracture your finger hoisting a sail or lose your wallet to the churning white caps in a squall.
Even as a seasoned sailor, you don’t want to be caught up the creek without a paddle (or, in this case, a mast and jib). Here are a few eventualities typically covered in World Nomads plans:
Even without wet decks and choppy seas, you could find yourself with a medical emergency, be it an ankle sprain or a collarbone fracture. Our coverage may help cover everything from the services of a physician to ambulance services and x-rays in the case of an accident or injury at sea or on shore. World Nomads policy holders also have access to 24/7 Emergency Assistance Team... a wonderful thing if you need to translate your medical needs to your kind, but non-English-speaking doctor.
Most of our earth is covered in water... which means you have plenty of places to sail but could easily hit a snag in a far-flung destination. Your World Nomads emergency medical coverage can cover the cost to transport you by air ambulance to get treatment at an appropriate medical facility if medically necessary, subject to approval of 24/7 Emergency Assistance Team… big sigh of relief!
Maybe your backpack slipped off the sopping wet stern, or your windbreaker got stolen right off the port. Our baggage and personal effects coverage may provide reimbursement should your gear get stolen, lost or damaged by your common carrier. We cover the depreciated value of the items up to the maximum limits shown in the policy.
Say your physician advises you to cut your trip short because your emergency medical condition or the Canadian Government or Health Canada issues a travel advisory against travelling to a destination on your itinerary. Under the trip interruption coverage section of your World Nomads policy, you may be able to recover your unused pre-paid, non-refundable travel expenses... handy when you’re ready to re-book the adventure.
Besides inland and coastal water sailing, World Nomads covers other activities, such as:
Special conditions and exclusions may apply while taking part in certain sports or activities. For some activities, including sailing outside coastal waters, you may need to purchase an upgrade for an additional premium.
You must upgrade your adventure sport coverage when you initially purchase your policy for coverage to apply for that activity. (For more information, be sure to peruse the nitty gritty details on adventure sports coverage).
Not every day is smooth sailing, but if you check the weather forecast, you can avoid some stormy waters. The same is true for travel insurance: if you know what’s excluded beforehand, you’ll be better equipped to navigate any unexpected losses.
Besides the requirements under our adventure sports coverage, there are some general conditions and exclusions that apply. For example:
Be sure to review your policy to understand all the components of coverage. If you have questions, just ask us.
One final tip? In addition to life jackets, floatation devices and other safety gear, be sure to BYO sunscreen. For more travel info, read our Explore, Travel Safety, and Responsible Travel articles.
This is only a summary of coverage and does not include the full terms and conditions of the policy. It is important you read and understand your policy as it contains benefits, conditions, exclusions and pre-existing condition exclusions. If you do not understand your coverage, or if you have questions about your coverage, just ask us.
Whether you need medical or dental assistance or advice, emergency evacuation or travel assistance, our team are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year before and during your trip.
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