Atlantic Challenge USA Stand Alone Waivers, 2026

Agreements of Release and Indemnity:

I give permission for the minor participant to participate in Atlantic Challenge USA and/or Traditional Small Craft Association programs, and to be transported by boat, car, bus, airplane, or train in connection with Atlantic Challenge USA activities, by Atlantic Challenge USA personnel or volunteers in their own or other vehicles.

I understand that there is a risk of serious injury or death when the participant is transported by boat, car, bus, airplane, or train, in connection with the program.

I give permission to Atlantic Challenge USA personnel to give the participant first aid and CPR in accordance with their training and to seek medical attention if needed.

I understand that all activities are subject to inherent and dangerous risks, including but not limited to: sudden changes in weather, wind, and waves; unexpected motion of the vessel, slippery and uneven decks; tripping hazards; pinching of and damaging body parts, including possible breaks, and dismemberments, blows to the head, hyperthermia or hypothermia; falling in the water which is very cold; and capsize; instability getting in and out of boats; and hazards on the docks, or other areas adjacent to the boating area; collision with other boats, or fixed objects, and mistakes in handling of boats and equipment, which may cause bodily injury or dismemberment, or death.

The Undersigned, on behalf of their minor child, does hereby acknowledge the inherent risk of participating in activities, events, and programs organized or sponsored by Atlantic Challenge USA and the Traditional Small Craft Association, Inc..

The Undersigned assumes full risk for death, property damage or bodily injury as the result of the Undersigned's minor child(ren)'s participation in any of Atlantic Challenge USA's activities, events, and programs.

Youth Protection:

 
To ensure the safety of minor participants, we will follow these rules. 

1. For any overnight program, adults over 18, including staff, agree to participate in a background check provided by Atlantic Challenge USA. 
2. There will be no one-on-one alone time between an adult and a minor. 
3. There will be no photographing or filming where privacy is most needed: while changing clothes, inside tents and sleeping areas, or in bathrooms, and showering areas. 
4. Sleeping: Any tent sharing will be established and made known to the instructors before the start of the program. Minors sharing a tent must be no more than two years apart, unless the minor is choosing to share a tent with their parent, legal guardian or sibling. Solo tenting is welcome. In the case that the entire crew is sleeping on the boat, or in a single room together in a building, two instructors will be present and establish distinctive, and as separate as possible, areas for adults and minors to sleep. 

If the Code of Conduct and Youth Protection rules are broken, the participant may be expelled from the program.

Photo Release:

I give permission for Atlantic Challenge USA, Traditional Small Craft Association, Inc., and others to use photographs, audio and video of my minor participant participating in Atlantic Challenge USA activities for publicity, news releases, and other purposes related to Atlantic Challenge USA.

Note: If you are not comfortable with our use of media in which your minor participant appears, you are not required to sign this release. However, doing so enables us to share our good work and mission with others who are interested.

By signing below you are acknowlding that Atlantic Challenge USA will only release a Minor Participant to an individual listed on this form. Adult leaders, staff, and administrators will have access to these documents. Any request to make an addition or modification to this list must be made in writing by the minor’s parent or guardian. IDs will be checked in any instance where the pick up adult is not recognized by or known to the staff member releasing the minor. Photo ID can be a driver’s license, state ID, passport, school/work ID, military ID, green card, visitor’s visa.

Agreements of Release and Indemnity:

I agree to be transported by boat, car, bus, airplane, or train in connection with Atlantic Challenge USA activities, by Atlantic Challenge USA personnel or volunteers in their own or other vehicles. I understand that there is a risk of serious injury or death when I am transported by boat, car, bus, airplane, or train, in connection with the program. I give permission to Atlantic Challenge USA personnel to give me first aid and CPR in accordance with their training and to seek medical attention if needed.

I understand that all activities led by Atlantic Challenge USA are subject to inherent and dangerous risks, including but not limited to: sudden changes in weather, wind, and waves; unexpected motion of the vessel, slippery and uneven decks; tripping hazards; pinching of and damaging body parts, including possible breaks, and dismemberments, blows to the head, hyperthermia or hypothermia; falling in the water which is very cold; and capsize; instability getting in and out of boats; and hazards on the docks, or other areas adjacent to the boating area; collision with other boats, or fixed objects, and mistakes in handling of boats and equipment, which may cause bodily injury or dismemberment, or death.

Understanding the risks involved, I assume responsibility for all risks on the water and land associated with participating in such activities. I hereby hold harmless, waive, release, and indemnify Atlantic Challenge USA, Traditional Small Craft Association, Inc., and their agents, employees, and volunteers from all liability, costs and damages, including those grounded in negligence, and including for personal injuries or property damage, that arises from my participation in any such events, and programs.

Youth Protection:

 
To ensure the safety of minor participants, we will follow these rules. 

1. For any overnight program, adults over 18, including staff, agree to participate in a background check provided by Atlantic Challenge USA. 
2. There will be no one-on-one alone time between an adult and a minor. 
3. There will be no photographing or filming where privacy is most needed: while changing clothes, inside tents and sleeping areas, or in bathrooms, and showering areas. 
4. Sleeping: Any tent sharing will be established and made known to the instructors before the start of the program. Minors sharing a tent must be no more than two years apart, unless the minor is choosing to share a tent with their parent, legal guardian or sibling. Solo tenting is welcome. In the case that the entire crew is sleeping on the boat, or in a single room together in a building, two instructors will be present and establish distinctive, and as separate as possible, areas for adults and minors to sleep. 

If the Code of Conduct and Youth Protection rules are broken, the participant may be expelled from the program.

Photo Release:

I give permission for Atlantic Challenge USA, Traditional Small Craft Association, Inc., and others to use photographs, audio and video of my minor participant participating in Atlantic Challenge USA activities for publicity, news releases, and other purposes related to Atlantic Challenge USA.

Note: If you are not comfortable with our use of media in which your minor participant appears, you are not required to sign this release. However, doing so enables us to share our good work and mission with others who are interested.