INTERPRETIVE KAYAK WAIVER APRIL 23, 2023

FRED GANNON ROCKY BAYOU STATE PARK INTERPRETIVE KAYAK TOUR
Release of Liability Waiver Form

Risk Acknowledgement Agreement - Rules and Regulations
INTERPRETIVE KAYAK TOUR
APRIL 21, 2023 I 9AM - 11AM
- Person renting must be 18 years or older and have a valid picture ID.
- To operate a single kayak you must be 12 years old or older, and be supervised by an adult.
- All participants MUST be 10 years of age or older to participate.
- Friends of Emerald Coast State Parks & Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park requires all participants to wear a coast guard approved PFD (Lifejacket / Personal Floatation Device) at all times while participating in the Interpretive Kayak Tour and said PFD can NOT be used as a seat cushion.
- Renter will be required to reimburse park for any lost or damaged equipment, at replacement cost.
- In the event of an emergency - call the Ranger Station at (850)833-9114 or 911. Participants are encouraged to bring a cell in a Zip-Loc bag or other waterproof
- Load capacity: Single Kayak 325lbs | Double Kayak 425lbs
- All individuals MUST know how to swim or MUST be wearing a PFD.
- Do not feed or provoke wildlife.
- Intentional capsizing or swamping is prohibited.
- ALCOHOLIC beverages are strictly PROHIBITED.
- Friends of Emerald Coast State Parks and Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park is not responsible for any lost, damaged or stolen properties left in vehicles or kayaks.
- Please help keep our Waterways and State Parks clean from beverage containers, food wrappings, & other trash.
1. I ACKNOWLEDGE, AGREE, AND REPRESENT THAT I UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF KAYAKING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES AND THAT IAM QUALIFIED. IN GOOD HEALTH, IN PROPER PHYSICAL CONDITION TO PARTICIPATE IN SUCH ACTIVITY AND WILLINGLY AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE STATED AND CUSTOMARY TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION. I FURTHER AGREE AND WARRANT THAT IF AT ANY TIME I BELIEVE CONDITIONS TO BE USAGE, I WILL IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE FURTHER PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY. IF I DECIDE TO LEAVE EARLY AND NOT COMPLETE THE TOUR AS PLANNED, I ASSUME ALL RISKS INHERENT IN MY DECISION TO LEAVE.

2. I FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT, (A) KAYAKING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY AND SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS, AND DEATH (*RISKS"); (B) THESE RISKS AND DANGERS MAY BE CAUSED BY MY OWN ACTIONS OR INACTIONS, THE ACTIONS OR INACTIONS OF OTHERS PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY, THE CONDITION IN WHICH THE ACTIVITY TAKES PLACE, OR THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE "RELEASEES" NAMED BELOW; (C) THERE MAY BE OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES EITHER NOT KNOWN TO ME OR NOT READILY FORESEEABLE AT THIS TIME: AND I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES I INCUR AS A RESULT OF MY PARTICIPATION OR THAT OF THE MINOR IN THE ACTIVITY.

3. I HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE FRIENDS OF EMERALD COAST STATE PARKS, FRED GANNON ROCKY BAYOU STATE PARK AND ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATES, THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, ADMINISTRATORS, DIRECTORS, OTHER PARTICIPANTS, ANY SPONSORS, ADVERTISERS, AND IF APPLICABLE, OWNERS AND LESSORS OF PREMISES ON WHICH THE ACTIVITY TAKES PLACE, (EACH CONSIDERED ONE OF THE "RELEASES" HEARIN) FROM ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, INJURIES, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, OR OTHER DAMAGES ON MY ACCOUNT CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED IN OPERATIONS: AND I FURTHER AGREE THAT IF. DESPITE THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT I, OR ANYONE ON MY BEHALF, MAKES A CLAIM AGAINST ANY OF THE RELEASEES, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS EACH OF THE RELEASEES FROM ANY LITIGATION EXPENSES, ATTORNEY FEES, LOSS, LIABILITY, DAMAGE, OR COST WHICH ANY MAY INCUR AS THE RESULT OF SUCH CLAIM.
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1. I/WE HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT AND ALL PARTICIPANTS ACCEPT THE RISKS AND RULES. I/WE AM/ARE WILLINGLY PARTICIPATING IN FRIENDS OF EMERALD COAST STATE PARKS, FRED GANNON ROCKY BAYOU STATE PARK INTERPRETIVE KAYAK TOUR AND I/WE AGREE THAT I/WE WILL BE PADDLING/WALKING AT MY/OUR OWN RISK: FRIENDS OF EMERALD COAST STATE PARKS' AND FRED GANNON ROCKY BAYOU STATE PARKS' STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF PROPERTY. a question*
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2. I/WE HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT AND ALL PARTICIPANTS ACCEPT THE RISKS AND RULES. I/WE HAVE SUFFICIENT PHYSICAL STRENGTH, ENDURANCE AND EXPERIENCE TO PARTICIPATE AND DONOT HAVE ANY HEALTH PROBLEMS OR MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT MIGHT PRECLUDE MY/OUR PARTICIPATION. I/WE WILL FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN TO ME BY ANY PERSONS CONDUCTING FRED GANNON ROCKY BAYOU STATE PARKS INTERPRETIVE KAYAK TOUR AT FRED GANNON ROCKY BAYOU STATE PARK, INCLUDING WEARING A PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICE (PFD) AT ALL TIMES DURING PARTICIPATION.*
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3. I/WE HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT AND ALL PARTICIPANTS ACCEPT THE RISKS AND RULES. I/WE ALSO UNDERSTAND THIS ACTIVITY MAY INVOLVE SOME RISKS, AND ANY PARTICIPANT IS LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO ANY EQUIPMENT USED. PARTICIPANT IS ALSO AWARE THEY ARE LIABLE FOR THEIR PERSONAL SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF THE OCCUPANTS.THEREFORE ANY PARTICIPANT AGREES THAT THEY ARE ASSUMING ALL RISKS IN CONNECTION WITH PARTICIPATING IN FRIENDS OF EMERALD COAST STATE PARKS, FRED GANNON ROCKY BAYOU STATE PARKS' INTERPRETIVE KAYAK TOUR.*
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4. I/WE HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I/WE HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS WITH SIGNING IT AND SIGNING IT FREELY AND WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT OR ASSURANCE OF ANY NATURE AND INTEND IT TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW AND AGREE THAT IF ANY PORTION OF THIS AGREEMENT is HELD TO BE INVALID THE BALANCE, NOTWITHSTANDING SHALL CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.*
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By initialing here you are authorizing the Friend's of Emerald Coast State Parks and Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park to use any photos and videos from the Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Interpretive Kayak Tour for promotional purposes on our website and social media.
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THANK YOU from the Friends of Emerald Coast State Park and Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Staff!

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FRED GANNON ROCKY BAYOU STATE PARK INTERPRETIVE KAYAK TOUR

INTERPRETIVE KAYAK TOUR

APRIL 21, 2023 I 9AM - 11AM

PLEASE READ AND INITIAL THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS

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