• WAIVER OF LIABILITY
We do hereby affirm and acknowledge that we have been fully informed of the inherent hazards and risks associated with sailing activities. I fully understand that these risk can lead to personal injury, illness, paralysis, permanent disability, and death or damage to my property. Additionally, I understand that there are also risks associated with sailing, including but not limited to the possible injury or loss of life as a result of a boat accident, as well as travel to and from activity sites, drowning, capsizing, rough water conditions, water hazards, sailing in unfamiliar water, using sailing equipment, injuries inflicted by animals, insects, reptiles or plants, accidents or illness in remote places without medical facilities, man-made objects in the water on the land including but not limited to: ropes, Bridge pilings, peers, boat ramps, bulkheads, rip-rap, and submerged hazards, the forces of nature including lightning, weather changes, water level changes and others not named and my physical condition and the physical exertion associated with sailing. Despite the potential hazards and dangers associated with the activity of sailing, I voluntarily agreed to participate in the sailing activity and hereby accept and assume all such risks, known and unknown, and assume all responsibility for the losses, costs and/or damages following such injury, disability, paralysis or death even if caused in whole or part by the negligence of DYSA. I understand the nature of the sailing activity and my experience and capabilities, and believe myself qualified and able to participate in the activity. I affirm that I can swim, and I agree to wear a personal flotation device (life preserver) while participating in this activity. I understand that I may inspect the premises, facilities and equipment to be used or with which I may come in contact. If I believe anything is unsafe, I will immediately refuse to participate further in the sailing activity. I understand there is no penalty or forfeiture of any sort if I withdraw. In consideration of being allowed to participate in the sailing activity, as well as the use of any of the facilities and the use of the equipment of the below listed releasees, 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 any of the following named persons or entities and their officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents and volunteers: Dunedin Youth Sailing Association (DYSA), the City of Dunedin, Dunedin High School, Palm Harbor University High School, Dunedin Boat Club, and the Pinellas County School Board.
2. To release DYSA, its officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents and volunteers, from liability and responsibility, whatsoever, for any claim of action that I, my estate, heirs, executors or assigns may have for any personal injury, property damage or wrongful death arising from the sailing activity whether caused by active or passive negligence of DYSA or otherwise with the exception of gross negligence. By executing this document, I agree to hold DYSA harmless for any injury, including paralysis or permanent disability, or loss of life which may occur during the sailing activity and or instruction.
3. By entering into this agreement, I am not relying on any oral or written representation or statements made by DYSA, other than what is set forth in this agreement. I further agree that this agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state of Florida.
4. Competitors give absolute right and permission for any photographs or video footage taken of them or their competing boat to be published in any media whatsoever; for editorial or advertising purposes, or to be used in press information.
5. If any provision of this release is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be severed from this contract. The remainder of this contract will then be construed as though the unenforceable provision had never been contained in this document. With the activity having been fully explained to me and all of my questions answered to my satisfaction, I agree to participate in the activity, fully aware of the activities and risks that may be involved. I also understand that this is a legal document which is binding on me, my heirs and assigns and on those who may claim by or through me.