I hereby acknowledge that the risk of injury, including serious debilitating injury, is involved in sailing. I am aware that the activities associated with this lesson involve maneuvering a boat on deep waters in potentially hazardous conditions which may include, among other things, strong winds and high waves, sudden and unexpected immersion in deep waters, and collision with other watercraft and/or stationary objects such as docks and buoys. I am aware of the risks involved and give my consent to participate. I accept any and all risks, including injury and death arising from participation in this lesson whether or not cause by the negligence or other action, except irrational acts of Jackson Yacht Club, their Officers, Directors, Trustees, agents, employees, vendors, and any other persons associated with this event (herein referred to as the “Releases”). I waive and release any right I, my heirs, distributes, guardians, legal representatives and assigns may have or acquire to make a claim against, sue, attach the property of, or prosecute the Jackson Yacht Club, their Officers, Directors, Trustees, agents, employees, coaches, vendors, or other associated persons, for monetary damages caused by injury, or damage arising from the registered sailor’s participation in this lesson and the use of the facilities and property of Jackson Yacht Club, whether or not the injury or damage results from the negligence or other action, except irrational acts, of Jackson Yacht Club, their Officers, Directors, Trustees, agents, employees, vendors, and any other person associated with this event. I further release and hold the Releases harmless from any loss, liability, damage or cost including reasonable attorney's fees that may occur due to the registered sailor’s participation in this lesson. If I am engaging in this lesson with a friend, family member, or party, he or she has read this release and agrees to this waiver and release such as I have.