Junior Sailing 2018 TCYC Multi-Event Liability Waiver

Texas Corinthian Yacht Club - Multi-Event Liability Waiver - 2018

WAIVER OF LIABILITY RELEASE

This waiver can be used for one or multiple TCYC clinic, junior event, sailing camp, or other events in which you plan to participate in 2018. Please select or enter the event(s) for which you have a confirmed entry/invitation. If you add a regatta after submitting this form, you can complete another waiver or call the TCYC club manager for assistance. Each individual must have completed and submitted this waiver prior to sailing in any team racing, match racing, clinic, junior event, sailing camp and/or regatta.

First Name: *

Last Name: *

I am age 18 or older: *

Yes No

Are you a TCYC member or the guest of a TCYC member sailing in a clinic or event? *

Member Guest of a member No

Host member's name:

Please tick and enter all yacht clubs and/or sailing organizations other than Texas Corinthian YC of which you are a member: *

US SAILING not applicable

TCYC Member #

MEMBER-ONLY EVENTS (will be available to Texas Corinthian YC members & guests)

Participating in

Overnight Camp Bait Camp Junior Sailing Program

OTHER EVENTS (If your event is not listed above):

Other Event Name (If not listed above, fill this in):

Position

Skipper Crew Other

LIABILITY & MEDIA WAIVER

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in any Texas Corinthian Yacht Club “Sailing Activity” (defined in its broadest sense to include any TCYC sponsored sailing activity and the use and involvement of all boats, crafts and obstructions participating or otherwise involved in such activity), the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:

The risk of injury from the activities involved in Sailing Activities are significant, including the potential for damage, injury, permanent disability and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and
I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES listed below, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. I am familiar with and understand Racing Rules of Sailing rule 3, Acceptance of the Rules, and, in particular, rule 4, Decision to Race. I agree to uphold both the letter and spirit of the Racing Rules of Sailing with fair play and honesty, and show responsible conduct toward all race officers, umpires, judges, regatta volunteers, staff, fellow competitors and crew members. I will respect the property of the Texas Corinthian Yacht Club, its members, guests and fellow competitors; and
In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Sailing Activity I hereby accept all risks to my health or property that may result from such participation, including permanent injury or death, and I hereby release the following (“Releasees”) from any and all liability (except such liability as may arise from their gross negligence) for any and all claims and causes of action WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law (except such as may arise from their gross negligence). The Releasees are as follows:
1. Texas Corinthian Yacht Club, its members, its governing board, its officers, its employees, its agents, and also any of their respective invitees and licensees that may be participating in or observing the Sailing Activity;
2. The owners of the boats being used as part of the Sailing Activity (whether such boats are under sail, motorized or otherwise) and also any of their invitees and licensees that may be participating in or observing the Sailing Activity;
3. The boat hulls and crafts being used in the Sailing Activity;
4. Other participants and officials in the Sailing Activity and their respective invitees or licensees participating in or observing the Sailing Activity; and
5. Any sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, Race Committee, Protest Committee, coaches, volunteers, referees, umpires, or judges in the Sailing Activity.

I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.

I will wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device whenever I am on a boat unless actively changing clothes.

I verify that I can swim 20 yards and tread water for 3 minutes.

MEDIA RELEASE: Competitors and crew members grant, at no cost, the Texas Corinthian Yacht Club (TCYC), the absolute right and permission to use their name, voice, image, likeness, biographical material in any media World-wide (being television, print and internet media), including video footage, for the sole purposes of advertising, promoting, reporting and disseminating information regarding team racing at TCYC.

I agree: *

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PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION

IF THE SAILOR SUBJECT TO THIS RELEASE IS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 A PARENT MUST READ, ACKNOWLEGE AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING:

I am the Parent/Guardian of the above-named Participant, who is under eighteen years of age and I am fully competent to sign this Agreement. I give permission for Participant to participate in the above-referenced sailing event. I acknowledge that the nature of the sailing event may expose Participant to hazards or risks that may result in participant’s illness, personal injury or death and I understand and appreciate the nature of such hazards and risks. In consideration of Participant being permitted to participate in the sailing activity, I hereby accept all risk to Participant’s health and of his/her injury or death that may result from such participation and I hereby release the Texas Corinthian Yacht Club, its governing board, officers, employees, owner(s) of the boat(s) and representatives from any and all liability to Participant, Participant’s personal representatives, estate, heirs, next of kin, and assigns for any and all claims and causes of action for loss of or damage to Participant’s property and for any and all illness or injury to Participant’s person, including his/her death, that may result from or occur during Participant’s participation in the sailing activity, whether caused by negligence of the Texas Corinthian Yacht Club, its governing board, officers, employees, owner(s) of the boat or representatives, or otherwise. I further agree to INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND the Texas Corinthian Yacht Club and its governing board, officers, employees, owner(s) of the boat(s) and representatives from liability for the injury or death of any person(s) and damage to property that may result from Participant’s negligent or intentional act or omission while participating in the described sailing activity. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND UNDERSTAND IT TO BE A RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION FOR PARTICIPANT’S INJURY OR DEATH OR DAMAGE TO PARTICIPANT’S PROPERTY THAT OCCURS WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE DESCRIBED SAILING ACTIVITY AND IT OBLIGATES ME TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND THE PARTIES NAMED FOR ANY LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY PARTICIPANT’S NEGLIGENT OR INTENTIONAL ACT OR OMISSION .

Name of parent or guardian: *

I agree: *

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Street Address: *

City: *

State or province: *

Zip code/postal code: *

E-mail: *

Cell phone: *

Please list any medical issues/concerns you have of which the OA should be aware:

DATE OF BIRTH

Month *

Day *

Year *

EMERGENCY CONTACT

Name of your emergency contact: *

Relationship: *

Best phone contact: *

Emergency contact email: *

Click above to submit the waiver. You will receive a confirmation notice.