We recognize and understand that participation in this Regatta is voluntary and that the competitor incurs risk by participating including the possibility of injury or death. In consideration of the acceptance of the competitor’s entry, I the parent, waive, both for myself and for my child, any and all claims, charges, losses and liabilities including those caused by negligence, against the Lavallette Yacht Club and its respective officers, trustees, contractors, employees, members, and volunteers, that may arise from or in any way be in connection with the activities of the Regatta. We are aware that the activities of the competitor may involve maneuvering a boat on water in potentially hazardous conditions which may include among other things, cold water temperatures, strong winds, high waves, lightening, sudden and unexpected immersion in deep waters and collisions with other water craft or stationary objects such as docks, pilings and buoys. I, the parent, understand that I am responsible for the actions of my child while he or she is participating in the Regatta both on land and at sea and that I am solely responsible for whether or not my child participates or sails each day in the weather conditions. We also agree that the competitor is bound by the Racing Rules of Sailing, the relevant class rules, the Notice of Race, and the Sailing Instructions. We also certify that the boat in which the competitor will compete is safe and seaworthy, and that the boat and competitor will carry all safety equipment and features required by the Racing Rules of Sailing, the Notice of Race, the Sailing Instructions, the relevant class rules, and the US Coast Guard.