There are RISKS associated with the water-based activity you are about to engage in with the use of the equipment that you are about to hire from In Motion Fitness.
I understand that these activities may require good physical conditioning and a degree of skill and knowledge. I believe that I have good physical conditioning and the degree of skill and knowledge necessary for me to engage in these activities safely. I understand that I have responsibilities. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary.
I confirm that I am not under the influence of any drugs or alcohol of any kind and can pursue the sport of kayaking and that my participation in this activity is voluntary.
I accept full responsibility for all adults and children accompanying me during the Kayaking activity.
I fully understand and acknowledge that participation in such activities and/or use of such equipment may result in injury.
Risks and dangers may arise from foreseeable or unforeseeable causes including, but not limited to;
- Risk of injury from the activity and equipment utilised in kayaking or stand up paddle boarding is significant including potential disability and death.
- Cuts, broken bones and other injuries, permanent disability or death.
- Exposure to water hydraulics or currents, hidden or obvious obstructions, and/or debris found that can cause drowning or other harm.
- Possible equipment failure and/or malfunction of my own or others' equipment.
- Running into objects, persons or animals, including but not limited to operator error.
- My own negligence and/or the negligence of others, including but not limited to operator error.
- Hazards related to kayaking, which include but are not limited to: collision, capsizing, sinking, or other hazards that may result in exposure to the elements, hypothermia, impact of the body upon the water and/or upon rocks, injection of the water into my orifices, marine life forms, and/or drowning.
- Exposure to outdoor elements, including but not limited to inclement weather, lightening, severe and/or varied wind, temperature or weather conditions.
- Attack by or encounter with insects, marine life forms and/or animals. PLEASE NOTE: If participant (s) use an INHALER and/or require EPINEPHRINE (EpiPen), they are responsible for bringing their medication for self- -administration during the entire tour duration. In Motion Fitness DOES NOT provide INHALER or EpiPen medications.
- Fatigue, chill, and/or dizziness, which may diminish my/our reaction time and increase the risk of accident.
- My sense of balance, physical coordination, and ability to follow instructions.
- Participation in this activity(s) may include possible exposure to and illness from COVID-19. While Company safety protocols and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness or even death does exist.
I understand the description of these risks and dangers is not complete and that unknown or unanticipated risks may result in injury, illness or death.
You must follow all safety instructions given to you including;
- Obeying the boating regulations such as passing on the right of other vessels
- Life jackets must always be worn in the water and whilst in the kayak
- You must not engage in any activities that put yourself or anyone else at risks
- A water bottle must be taken with you whilst in the kayak
- Sunscreen and a hat are advised on warm days
- Avoid distinct ripples in the water as this could be a submerged obstacle
- You must not consume alcohol whilst in the kayak or be under the influence of alcohol or drugs when kayaking.