Terms & Conditions
In consideration for Biscayne Bay Yacht Club, hereinafter BBYC, extending to me the privilege of participating in its water sports program, I fully assume all risk and waive all liability in connection with my participation in any program, and in particulat, without limitation, to the extent permitted by law. I and my heirs, representatives, executors; or administrators and my undersigned parent or uardian (if applicable) remise, release, indemnify, acquit and hold harmless and forever discharge Biscayne Bay Yacht Club and its directors, employees, agents, instructors, including volunteers, rescue and support personnel, from and all liabilities, obligations, damages, claims, causes of action, judgments, costs, and charges that I may have or that may be incurred by me for reason of any occurrence during my travel to and from the event, or during my participation therein, whether resulting from acts or omissions of any persons from the operation or condition of facilities or premises, or from acts of God or nature.
I hereby agree to comply with all rules and regulationa and give my consent for the uncompensated use of my name and picture in any media account, water sports program(s), or any other public relations media for BBYC. I also agree to assume liability for any and all damages to property, belonging to BBYC which is damaged under my control while participating in any BBYC activity.
WEATHER POLICY:
We hold classes regardless of weather conditions. if there is inclement weather we have activities in a sheltered area. pArt of this session is conducted during hurricane season; if we are forced to close due to hurricane conditions, there will be no refund. If the Club is closed for something unforseen, we will post it on our website and call all the parents.
SAILOR SATISFACTION:
We offer various exciting activiites for our youth sailing program. However, we cannot always guarantee that your child will enjoy our program. If your child does not like the classes for any reason, please contact the General Manager as soon as possible.
Remember: The objective of our Youth Sailing Program is to get wet, go sailing, and have fun.
DISMISSAL FROM CAMP:
In order to provide a positive experience for all our youth sailors, the Club reserves the right to dismiss participants whose behavior, in the opinion of the Sailing Director, is detrimental to the learning of others. A parent/guardian will be notified of any problems in class before dismissal occurs and the problem may be resolved with possible suspension only. If the Sailing Director feels that this is not possible due to circumstances, then immediate dismissal may result. It will be the parent's responsibility to pick up the child. There will be no refunds, credits, reducitons should any such charge(s) occur
SCHEDULE CHANGES:
NO Rescheduling Missed Days under any circumstances. Although we make every effort to accomodate absent sailors, we do not make up missed days.
YOUTH SAILING PROGRAM CONDUCT POLICY
1. You are required to wear a Life Jacket at all times beyond the Club Basin and fences and while on the water.
2. you are required to wear closed toed shoes at all times, even while sailing. (ex. crocs, watershoes, or booties)
FLIP FLOPS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE!
3. You are expected to be respectful of BBYC staff, grounds, and equipment, as well as your fellow sailors.
4. You are expected to behave appropriately with others.
5. You need to listen to and follow your instructors' directions; they are concerned for your safety and the safety of others.
6. You must pass the given swim test and capsize recovery exercise.
7. Offensive language of any tupe will NOT be tolerated.
8. You should come to class ready to get wet, go sailing, and have fun!