What you are about to read and are requested to sign is a waiver and release of liability. Upon signing it, you will give up your right to sue Sail Sand Point (“SSP”) or anyone associated with SSP for injuries or losses you suffer while using SSP’s facilities or equipment, or while participating in activities or programs administered by SSP. Please take your time and read this agreement very carefully. When you are certain that you understand the importance of each paragraph, check each agree box. Sign the document only after you have read and understood everything. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY ACTIVITIES AT SAIL SAND POINT WITHOUT THE SIGNED WAIVER. I UNDERSTAND THAT SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT WILL PREVENT ME, MY HEIRS, EXECUTORS, DEPENDENTS, BENEFICIARIES AND ASSIGNS FROM SUING SSP, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, OR ADVISORS FOR ANY INJURIES, INCLUDING DEATH, OR DAMAGES THAT I MIGHT RECEIVE WHILE PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVITIES OR PROGRAMS ADMINSTERED BY SSP. I Agree 1.I ASSUME ALL RISKS. I recognize the risk of serious injury, death, or other damages inherent in sailing and other watersport activities, and in my use of SSP facilities and instruction relating to these activities. There is no way to completely eliminate the risk of serious injury or death in our aquatic environment. I understand that my use of SSP facilities and any instruction or knowledge I obtain at those facilities is NOT sufficient to prevent the dangers and risks of sailing and other watersport activities. I CERTIFY THAT I UNDERSTAND THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH, OR OTHER DAMAGES INHERENT IN SAILING AND OTHER WATERSPORT ACTIVITIES. I KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISKS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, OF INJURY, ILLNESS, DEATH, OR DAMAGE OF WHATEVER KIND ARISING OUT OF MY PARTICIPATING IN ANY SUCH ACTIVITY ADMINISTERED BY SSP. I Agree 2. I WAIVE AND RELEASE ALL CLAIMS. I recognize that SSP could not offer this activity to me without obtaining a release of liability. In consideration of the agreement of SSP to offer use of a boat, equipment, or service to me, I AGREE TO RELEASE SAIL SAND POINT, THE CITY OF SEATTLE OR ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH SSP OR THE CITY OF SEATTLE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND ADVISORS FROM ALL LIABILITY, AND KNOWINGLY, INTENTIONALLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVE ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS OR CAUSES OF ACTION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY CLAIMS OF NEGLIGENCE, WHICH MAY ARISE AS A RESULT OF MY PARTICIPATION IN A SSP ADMINSTERED ACTIVITY OR FROM USE OF SSP EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES. I Agree 3. I WILL HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY SSP. In consideration of the agreement of SSP to offer use of a boat, equipment, or service to me, I agree to defend, protect, indemnify, and hold harmless SSP, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and advisors from and against any and all claims, suits, actions at law or in equity, for damages or other relief and against any liability of any nature, that may arise out of my use of SSP equipment or facilities. I EXPRESSLY AGREE NOT TO SUE SAIL SAND POINT, THE CITY OF SEATTLE OR ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH SSP OR THE CITY OF SEATTLE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND ADVISORS, FROM AND HEREBY WAIVE ALL CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES AGAINST SSP AND THOSE PARTIES, WITHOUT LIMITATION, INCLUDING CLAIMS FOR NEGLIGENCE ARISING FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN A SSP ADMINSTERED ACTIVITY OR FROM USE OF SSP EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES. I Agree 4.I AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL SSP RULES. I agree to abide by all SSP rules contained in written form as well as verbal directions that may be given by SSP staff or instructors. I MAY NOT USE SSP BOATS OR EQUIPMENT IF I AM UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS. I Agree 5.OTHER PROVISIONS. - I AM A CAPABLE SWIMMER AND I WILL WEAR A LIFEJACKET WHILE ON THE WATER, as will my passengers.
- I acknowledge that this agreement between myself and SSP will remain in effect indefinitely, or until such a time as an underaged participant turns eighteen (18) years of age.
- If I am participating in Open Boating, I attest that I am familiar with the type of vessel I am using and its operation. I am aware of the weather conditions and I am capable of properly handling the boat under these conditions and guarantee the capability of any party or parties who may also handle it with my permission. I will inspect the boat before departure and will not depart unless I am certain of its soundness and good condition. Additionally, I agree that I am solely responsible for any expenses incurred due to damage, loss of property or personal injury suffered by Sail Sand Point, my passengers or any third parties, resulting from my use of boats or equipment.
- I authorize the program organizers or their employees to sanction emergency treatment.
- I permit Sail Sand Point to use photos and quotes of any participants in their publications.
I Agree Severability: If any provision of this agreement or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid or void, the remainder of the agreement and its application to other persons or circumstances is not affected and remains in full force and effect. I AM FULLY AWARE OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND RELEASE, AND HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE TERMS. THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT BIND ME, MY FAMILY (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SPOUSES AND DOMESTIC PARTNERS), HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEPENDENTS, BENEFICIARIES AND ASSIGNS. I recognize that if I have any questions regarding my waiver of rights, I should consult an attorney. I Agree December 10, 2024 |