By signing below:
COLUMBIA SAILING SCHOOL AND COLUMBIA YACHT CLUB
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS,
EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY
AGREEMENT
Please read and be certain you understand the implications of signing. Express Assumption of risk Associated with use of rental of Paddleboards, Kayaks and Related Activities.
By filling out this form and signing, I do hereby affirm and acknowledge that I have been fully informed of the inherent hazards and risks associated with Paddleboards, Kayaks and related water sport activities to which I am about to engage, including but not limited to:
1) changing water flow, tides, currents, wave action, and ship’s wakes
2) collision with any of the following: a) other participants, b) the Paddleboard/ Kayak; c) other Paddleboards or Kayaks; d) man -made or natural objects
3) wind shear; inclement weather, lightning; variances and extremes of wind, weather and temperature
4) my sense of balance, physical condition, ability to operate equipment, swim and/or follow directions
5) collision, capsizing, sinking, or other hazard that may result in wetness, injury, exposure to the elements, hypothermia, impact of the body upon the water, injection of water into my body orifices, and/or drowning
6) the presence of insects and marine life forms
7) equipment failure or operator error
8) heat or sun-related injuries or illnesses, including sunburn, sun stroke or dehydration
9) fatigue, chill and/or reaction time and increased risk of an accident
10) I specifically acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to abide by the Columbia Sailing School and Columbia Yacht Club instructions at all times and that I have been trained in the safe use of PaddleBoard equipment and Kayaks to my complete satisfaction, and I am physically/mentally able to participate in the water sport activities in which I am about to engage. I specifically waive any defense insofar as this contract is concerned that may arise as a result of any state or local law and/or regulation or policy that may impact its enforceability.
Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims and Indemnity Agreement
In consideration of being allowed to participate in the above-described activities, as well as the use of any of the facilities and the use of the equipment of the below listed releases, I hereby agree as follows:
1) To waive and release any and all claims based upon negligence, active or passive, with the exception of intentional, wanton, or willful misconduct that I may have in the future against all of the following named persons or entities herein referred to as releases.
2) To release the releasees, their officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents, and volunteers, kayaks, and stand -up paddle boards and/or accessories from liability and responsibility whatsoever and for any claims or causes of action that I, my estate, heirs, executors, or assigns may have for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death arising from the above activities whether caused by active or passive negligence of the releases or conjunction with any injury or loss of life that may occur as a result of engaging in the above activities.
3) By entering into this Agreement, I am not relying on any oral or written representation or statements made by the releasees, other than what is set forth in this Agreement.
I hereby declare that I am of legal age and am competent to sign this Agreement, or , if not, that my parent or legal guardian shall sign on my behalf and that my parent or legal guardian Is in complete understanding and concurrence with this Agreement.
I have read this Agreement, understand it, and I agree to be bound by it.