Registration for Hunterdon Sailing Club : HSC Adult Learn to Sail D 2025

Hunterdon Sailing Club Liability Release and Waiver

For and in consideration of Hunterdon Sailing Club Inc. (the “Organization”) allowing me, the undersigned, to participate in any capacity in a Organization sanctioned, licensed, or approved event or activity (“Event” or “Events”); I, for myself, and on behalf of my spouse, children, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, hereby agree to and make the following contractual representations pursuant to this Agreement (the “Agreement”):

A. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK: I knowingly, willingly, and voluntarily acknowledge the inherent risks associated with the sport of sailing, and that participation in any Organization involves risks and dangers including, without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury (including broken bones, head or neck injuries), drowning, sickness and disease (including communicable diseases such as COVID-19, fungal and bacterial infections), trauma, pain & suffering, permanent disability, paralysis and death; loss of or damage to personal property; exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances; accidents involving other participants, event staff, volunteers or spectators; contact or collision with other participants or natural or manmade objects; adverse weather conditions; facilities issues and premises conditions; failure of protective equipment; inadequate safety measures; participants of varying skill levels; situations beyond the immediate control of the Event organizers or the Organization; and other undefined, not readily foreseeable and presently unknown risks and dangers (“Risks”).

B. ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I understand that the aforementioned Risks may be caused in whole or in part or result directly or indirectly from the negligence of my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Events, or the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties defined below, and I hereby voluntarily and knowingly assume all such Risks and responsibility for any damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses that I incur as a result of my participation in any Events. I also agree to be responsible for any injury or damage caused by me or any agents under my direction and control at any Event. I am capable of swimming without assistance and will wear a Coast Guard approved positive buoyancy Personal Flotation Device while using a club boat. I will not participate while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. I understand that the responsibility for an individual’s decision to sail is at all times theirs alone.

C. RELEASE AND INDEMNITY: In consideration of my participation in any Event, I hereby release from liability and waive any claims against the owner or organizer of the Event, its licensees, competition managers, beneficiaries, and supporting organizations, together with the officers, instructors, volunteers, members and contractors of them (the “Released Parties” or “Event Organizers”), with respect to any liability, claim(s), demand(s), cause(s) of action, damage(s), loss, or expense (including court costs and reasonable attorney fees) of any kind or nature (“Liability”) which may arise out of, result from, or relate in any way to my participation in the Events, including claims for Liability caused in whole or in part by the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties. Further, I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties and Event Organizers against and from any and all Liability imposed on, incurred by, or asserted against any Released Party or Event Organizer resulting from, arising out of, in connection with, or relating to my breach of this Agreement.

D. COMPLETE AGREEMENT AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: This Agreement represents the complete understanding between the parties regarding these issues and no oral representations, statements or inducements have been made apart from this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS DOCUMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY, UNDERSTAND ALL OF ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND KNOW IT CONTAINS AN ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE, WAIVER FROM LIABILITY, AND INDEMNIFICATION.

By signing below, I (as the participant or as the Parent/Legal Guardian of the minor identified below) hereby accept and agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement in connection with my (or the minor’s) participation in any Event.

Participant Signature: ___________________ Printed Name: ___________________ Date: __________

Parent/Legal Guardian Signature (required if participant is under the age of 18): ___________________

Parent/Legal Guardian Printed Name: __________________________________ Date: ______________

I agree to the above:

All classes have limited space available. Registration is accepted on a first come first served basis. Applicants must be an HSC Club member prior to completing registration for a class. Upon completing a HSC Club registration, you will receive an email with an assigned USA Number (i.e. USAMWHE1). Place this number in the “Hunterdon Sailing Club” space on the class registration form. Registration questions, please contact Mike Wheeler at membership@sailhsc.org. Class questions, please contact Jon Darvill at training@sailhsc.org.