Registration for Little Washington Sailing School : 2025 Summer Sailing School Schedule

Each student is required to complete the following Application including medical information as well as Agree to the Student guidelines and Agree to the Waiver of Liability as indicated below.

Swimming Test

Each student must complete a swimming test which will be administered the first day of class. Under supervision and approval of an instructor, the student will be required to tread water for 3 minutes, swim 25 yards without the use of a life jacket, and put the life jacket back on while still in the water. There will be no exceptions or special considerations for the swimming test.

Success of the program depends upon the cooperation of all students. Parents are asked to ensure that all students engage in appropriate conduct and adhere to regulations and safety which is of the utmost importance. Behavioral problems will be dealt with promptly. Tuition and other fees may not be reimbursed should behavioral problems, safety issues or disruption of the program result in dismissal from the class.

Behavioral Rules and Guidelines

Be Prompt. Students must be ready to start classes on time. Students should be dropped off no earlier than 15 minutes before the start of class (9 a.m.) and must be picked up within one half hour after class (4 p.m).
Students are subject to the instructions of the instructors and any other program staff working during specific instruction sessions. The word of the instructor is absolute and students are expected to obey at all times.
No running, pushing, or shoving will be allowed in the boats, parking area, classroom, or on the docks.
Students will pick up their own trash and keep all personal belongings in a neat and orderly fashion.
Students will show respect for the equipment, property, their peers, instructors and other individuals.
Report any injuries or accidents to the instructor immediately. Accident reports will be completed.
Cell Phone use during class day is prohibited. Cell phones must stay in backpacks and if a student is in need of making a call to parents or guardian, they must do so with permission of instructors.
Physical violence, throwing of objects, obscene language or otherwise disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Should this occur, the parent/guardian will be notified. Any further occurrence will result in the expulsion of the student with no refund.
Personal Flotation Devices, life jackets, must be worn at all times on the dock, on the boats, or anywhere near the water.
Only students and program staff are allowed on the docks and boats.
Students must wear deck, tennis, or boat shoes while on the docks, in the boats, in the water or on the ground area. For safety reasons, sandals, flip-flops, open-toe shoes and similar footwear is strictly prohibited.

Student Agreement I agree to obey all program rules as stated by the Little Washington Sailing School, the instructors, volunteers and staff. I will use the utmost care in the use of boats and equipment. Failure to abide by the rules contained herein may result in my dismissal from the program.

I do hereby affirm and acknowledge that I have been fully informed of the inherent hazards and risks associated with sailing activities. I fully understand that these risks 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 or on land including but not limited to: ropes, bridge pilings, piers, 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 agree 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 LWSS. 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. This waiver also provides Little Washington Sailing School with authorization to use photos and videos of my child for promotional purposes. 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 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 any of the following named persons or entities and their officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents and volunteers: City of Washington, NC;, Little Washington Sailing School (LWSS), their employees, volunteers and Instructor(s) (2) To release LWSS, 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 LWSS or otherwise with the exception of gross negligence. By executing this document, I agree to hold LWSS 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 LWSS, 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 North Carolina. (4) 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. I, the minor’s parent and/or legal guardian, understand the nature of boating activities and the minor’s experience and capabilities and believe the minor to be qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. I hereby release, discharge, covenant not to sue, and agree to indemnify and save and hold harmless each of the releasees from all liability, claims, demands, losses, or damages on the minor’s account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the “releasees” or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations and further agree that if, despite this release. I the minor or anyone on the minor’s behalf makes a claim against any of the releasees name above, I will indemnify, save, and hold harmless each of the releasees from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss liability, damage, or cost which may incur as the result of any such claim.

I agree to the above: