I UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT IS TO EXEMPT AND RELEASE Charter Marine DBA Chartered Rentals LLC, THEIR OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND ASSOCIATED PERSONNEL, AND THEIR BOAT(S) AND/OR EQUIPMENT (WHETHER OWNED, OPERATED, LEASED OR CHARTERED), HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS “RELEASED PARTIES”, AND TO HOLD THESE ENTITIES HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES ARISING AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE FOLLOWING, OR ANY OTHER ACTS OR OMISSIONS ON THEIR PART, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE OF ANY TYPE. 1. I UNDERSTAND THERE ARE INHERENT RISKS INVOLVED WITH SWIMMING, SNORKELING, DIVING, BOATING, WATERSPORTS, PARASAILING, AND OTHER AQUATIC-BASED ACTIVITIES INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO EQUIPMENT FAILURE, PERILS OF THE SEA, ACTION OF THE SEA, WIND, WAVES AND BOAT WAKE, SITTING OR STANDING OR MOVING ABOUT OR POSITIONING MYSELF FORWARD OF THE HELM OR STEERING STATION, HARM CAUSED BY MARINE CREATURES ENCOUNTER (INCLUDING BITES, STINGS AND/OR ATTACKS), ACTS OF FELLOW PARTICIPANTS OR GUESTS, ENTERING AND EXITING THE WATER, TRANSFERRING BETWEEN BOATS OR EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES, AQUATIC-BASED ACTIVITIES, THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL, BOARDING OR DISEMBARKING BOATS, EQUIPMENT AND/OR FACILITIES, AND ACTIVITIES ON THE DOCKS AND APPROACHES AND ELSEWHERE. I HEREBY ASSUME SUCH RISKS. 2. The inherent risks of the activities include fatigue and/or dizziness caused by or contributed to alcohol consumption, which may diminish my reaction time and increase the risk of accident. I understand and acknowledge the dangers associated with the consumption of alcohol or any mind-altering substance/drugs before and during the activities and I take full responsibility for any injury, loss or damage associated with the consumption of the same. I agree to drink responsibly and not to consume any mind-altering substance/drugs before and during the activities. 3. I UNDERSTAND I HAVE A DUTY TO EXERCISE REASONABLE CARE FOR MY OWN SAFETY AND I AGREE TO DO SO. 4. I assert I am physically fit to swim, snorkel and participate in aquatic-based activities and ride on a boat and/or equipment and I will not hold the RELEASED PARTIES responsible if I am injured as a result of ANY problems (medical, accidental, or otherwise) which occur while swimming, snorkeling, boarding or deboarding, riding on the boat or equipment, or otherwise participating in any trip or activity. 5. If I become distressed during the trip or whilst otherwise participating in activities, I will immediately notify the crew and ask for assistance. 6. I fully understand the involved boat and/or equipment has limited medical facilities and in the event of illness or injury appropriate medical care must be summoned by radio or telephone and treatment will be delayed until I can be transported to a proper medical facility. I agree in advance to these conditions. 7. The RELEASED PARTIES have made no representation to me implied or otherwise they or their crew can or will perform safe rescues or render first aid. If I show signs of distress or call for aid, I would like assistance and will not hold the RELEASED PARTIES, their crew, boats, equipment or passengers responsible for their actions in attempting the performance or rescue or first aid. 8. IT IS MY INTENTION BY THIS INSTRUMENT TO GIVE UP MY RIGHT TO SUE ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES REFERRED TO HEREIN, WHETHER SPECIFICALLY NAMED OR NOT, AND IT IS ALSO MY INTENTION TO EXEMPT AND RELEASE ALL RELEASED PARTIES AND TO HOLD THESE ENTITIES HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE AND I ASSUME ALL RISK IN CONNECTION WITH SWIMMING, SNORKELING, BOATING AND AQUATIC ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MAINTENANCE OF THE EQUIPMENT OR ORGANIZATION OF THIS ACTIVITY.
WATERSPORTS AND AQUATIC ACTIVITIES ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND COMPLETE RELEASE OF LIABILITY 9. I have carefully read this contract in its entirety, fully understand its contents, and agree to the terms and conditions of this contract on behalf of myself, my heirs, and my personal representatives. This document constitutes the final and entire agreement between RELEASED PARTIES and the undersigned. There are NO WARRANTIES expressed or implied, which extend beyond the description of the activity listed on this form. THIS IS A COMPLETE RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT. 10. I speak and read and understand the English language and understand the content of this document. The captain and/or crew have explained this document to me. 11. I had ample time and opportunity to read and understand this DOCUMENT. I am aware it is a COMPLETE RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT between me and the RELEASED PARTIES. I sign it of my own free will and agree to be bound by it, from the date of my signature, forever into the future. NOTICE TO THE MINOR CHILD’S OR OTHER PERSON FOR WHOM YOU ARE THE RESPONSIBLE NATURAL OR LEGAL GUARDIAN This is to certify I, as parent or guardian with legal responsibility for this participant or guest, do consent and agree to his/her release as provided above of all Releases and, for myself, my child, my ward as participant or guest, all heirs, assigns, and next of kin. I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the involvement or participation in or observation of these programs as provided above EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. Jet Ski Operator Check List - First thing put on a life jacket
- Company and Insurance policy operator Must be 18 to operate the jet ski. Passengers must be at least 10 years of age.
- Operator/Riders must follow the tour guides instructions at all times.
- Hook up Safety Lanyard and connect it to your wrist or life vest.
- The first thing every rider must do is learn how to use the Brake and Reverse. You must give the jet ski throttle for the brake and reverse to work. Before your tour practice using the brake and reverse before the tour starts and become familiar with controls.
- Every rider must understand you need to give the jet ski throttle to steer. While jet ski is idling you have very little steering. You must stay 250ft+ away from any other vessel to avoid collision and fiberglass repair. Do not tie up to each other or get close to each other on the water or you will crack fiberglass, cause damage or injury.
- Do not start or run the jet skis in shallow water. This can cause rocks or rubble to get sucked into the jet pump. Impeller replacement $600-$1000.
- Do not suck any ropes, dock lines, anchor lines up into the jet pump.
- Do not Roll the machine over. If you do roll the machine over. Upright the watercraft, Remove the safety lanyard, swim to the rear of the watercraft, turn the watercraft over by pulling on the ride plate with one hand while pushing down on the gunwale with your other hand while pushing down on the gunwale with your other hand or foot.
- If you do, you risk Flooding the engine and other damages. When the engine is flooded you can get electrical wiring wet and damage the wiring cluster. Wiring clusters cost $750 to replace parts + Labor for the wave runner. Flooding an engine can also bend the piston rod when you go to start the engine. If you do not want to pay of an engine do not overload the Jet ski or roll it. You shall be responsible for all replacement costs. If you total out a Machine by rolling it over or crashing into another vessel you shall pay replacement cost for all parts and labor or NADA fair market value on the Jet Ski or the other vessel when the machine is a total loss.
- Emergency Procedures
a. Rough Weather at Sea follow your tour guide to calmer waters. Stay single file 150ft distance. The tour guide is the leader to calmer waters. Following the tour guide will create calmer water behind the tour guide. Every jet ski on tour will make the waters calmer behind the guide if everyone follows behind each other in a single file line. b. Keep your phone in the dry box for emergency use. c. Never abandon a vessel unless forced to do so or directed to do so by your tour guide d. If assistance is needed stop jet ski and start wave your hands in the air and the tour guide will come to you. e. Emergency situations you can call 911 or USCG Immediately if your tour guide is unable to assist you. f. Upon a Man Overboard situation use the step on the back of the personal watercraft to climb back on. You must balance the jet ski when climbing back on. To not climb on the side, use the step on the back. Climbing on the side causes the jet ski to roll over. Use the step so the weight is balanced evenly. g. Assign lookout to keep person overboard in sight, Idle slowly to the man overboard person so other watercraft can see the man overboard. h. Fire at Sea: Each Jet Ski has a Fire Extinguisher, upon a watercraft fire on a PWC, please abandon the vessel and your tour guide will assist you to shore. i. You must always keep your life vest on
FLORIDA STATE SPECIFIC LAWS Each person operating, riding on, or being towed behind a personal watercraft must wear an approved non-inflatable Type I, II, III, or V personal flotation device (PFD). Inflatable PFDs are prohibited for personal watercraft use. The operator of a personal watercraft must attach the engine cutoff switch lanyard (if equipped by the manufacturer) to his/her person, clothing or PFD. Personal watercraft may not be operated from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise, even if navigation lights are used. Remember, both federal and state law requires the use of navigation lights from sunset to sunrise. Maneuvering a personal watercraft by weaving through congested vessel traffic, jumping the wake of another vessel unreasonably close or when visibility around the vessel is obstructed, or swerving at the last possible moment to avoid collision is classified as reckless operation of a vessel (a first-degree misdemeanor). A person must be at least 14 years of age to operate a personal watercraft in Florida. A person must be at least 18 years of age to rent a personal watercraft in Florida. It is unlawful for a person to knowingly allow a person under 14 years of age to operate a personal watercraft (a second-degree misdemeanor). Anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 is required to either have successfully completed a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approved boating education course or have passed a course equivalency or temporary certificate examination and have in their possession a boating education ID card and a photo identification card before operating a vessel with a motor of 10 HP or more in Florida. Identification cards for persons completing the course or the equivalency exam are good for a lifetime. Temporary Certificate exams are made available to the public through contractors. The temporary certificate is valid for 90 Days from the issue date. BOATER EDUCATION Anyone born after January 1 1988, who operates a vessel powered by 10 horsepower or more engine is required to have a boater education card issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) or temporary certificate examination and have in their possession a boating education ID card and a photo identification card before operating a vessel. Identification cards for PWC/boat operators completing the course are good for a lifetime. Temporary certificate exams are made available to the public through contractors. The temporary certificate is valid for a period of 90 Days from the issue date. A person is exempt from this requirement if there is a person on board who is not affected by this law and who is attendant to and responsible for the safe operation of the vessel. Also exempted from boater education requirements are persons licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard as a master of a vessel, people operating on a private lake or pond and people who are nonresident and have proof of completion of a NASBLA approved course from another state. PFDS Florida law requires a child under 6 years of age to wear a U.S.C.G. approved Type I, II, or III personal flotation device (life jacket) on a boat less than 26-feet long while the boat is underway. “Underway” is defined as anytime except when the vessel is anchored, moored, made fast to the shore, or aground. Each person operating or riding on a personal watercraft must wear an approved Type I, II, III, or V personal flotation device. Inflatable personal flotation devices are prohibited. The operator of a personal watercraft must attach the engine cutoff switch lanyard (if equipped by the manufacturer) to his/her person, clothing, or PFD. PWC/BOAT RENTAL A person must be at least 18 years old to rent a PWC in Florida. A rental facility shall not rent any vessel that does not have proper safety equipment on board, exceeds the recommended engine horsepower or load capacity (as stated on the capacity plate), or is not seaworthy. The facility must provide pre-rental or pre-ride instruction on the safe operation of the vessel if it has a motor of 10 horsepower or more. All renters that are required by law to have a boater education ID card, must have the card or its equivalent in their possession and display it before the facility may rent to them. PWC rentals must provide an on-the-water demonstration and a check ride to evaluate the proficiency of renters. All liveries must display boating safety information in a place visible to the renting public. PWC rentals must display safety information on the proper operation of a PWC. The information must include: propulsion, steering and stopping characteristics of jet pump vessels, the location and content of warning labels, how to properly re-board a PWC. This instruction also must include the applicable Navigational Rules to PWC operation, problems with visibility and being seen by other boaters, reckless operation, noise, nuisance, and environmental concerns while operating the PWC on Florida waters. RECKLESS & CARELESS OPERATION You must operate a PWC in a reasonable and prudent manner. Anyone who operates a PWC or boat with a willful disregard for the safety of persons or property will be cited for reckless operation (a first-degree misdemeanor). All operators are responsible for operating their vessel in a reasonable and prudent manner with regard for other vessel traffic, posted restrictions, in the presence of a divers-down flag, and other circumstances so as to not endanger other people or property. Failure to do so is considered careless operation. Maneuvers which unreasonably or unnecessarily endanger life, limb or property are classified as reckless operation of a vessel (a first-degree misdemeanor) as provided in Florida State Statute 327.33(1). This includes, but is not limited to, a personal watercraft by weaving through congested vessel traffic, jumping the wake of another vessel unreasonably close, or when visibility around the vessel is obstructed, or swerving at the last possible moment to avoid collision. A violation of federal navigational rules is also a violation of Florida law. Idle Speed No Wake Idle Speed No Wake can be best described as the slowest speed that a PWC or vessel can travel and still allow the operator to maintain steerage, headway, and control of the vessel and any object he may have under tow. For a PWC or typical small recreational vessel this is a speed of idle. The operator may find the PWC or vessel to be slower to respond and may require the operator to prepare for maneuvers such as turning or docking. Slow Speed Minimum Wake Slow Speed Minimum Wake is best described as a speed where the PWC or vessel is fully off a plane, fully settled in the water and producing a minimum wake. This speed will vary from vessel to vessel and will depend on the size, weight and hull design of the vessel. Your vessel should not produce a wake that creates a hazardous condition that endangers or is likely to endanger or damage other vessels or endanger other persons using the waterway. Maximum Miles Per Hour Many Florida waters regulate the maximum speed for PWC’s or vessels. These are posted in Miles Per Hour which is the speed a vessel travels over the bottom, measured in statute miles. The vessel still is required to be operated at a safe speed, not produce a excessive wake or operate at a speed that causes the bow of the vessel to be elevated restricting the operators visibility. A PWC or vessel’s speed can by calculated by timing the vessel when it travels through a measured mile course at a constant RPM. Divide 60 by this time (in minutes) to get your approximate speed in miles per hour. Calculate your speed at various RPM’s and keep the list on the vessel for reference. A GPS unit may also tell you the speed of your vessel. No Entry Zone or No Entry Area PWC or vessel travel is prohibited either year around or seasonally on some Florida waterways. This also includes persons swimming, diving, wading or fishing using poles equipped with a fishing line retrieval mechanism or reel. An example of an area where you might find a No Entry Area or Zone is a warm water discharge canal at a power plant where entry is prohibited during the winter months. Examples of regulatory signs Above are examples of regulatory signs you may encounter in Florida waters. They may be displayed on a buoy or on a fixed sign piling or post. It is the responsibility of the PWC or vessel operator or person to be aware of entry or speed regulations for the waters in which they are operating. These regulations are in effect for the protection of the Florida Manatee. IMPAIRED OPERATION It is a violation of Florida law to operate a PWC or other vessel while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. A vessel operator suspected of boating under the influence must submit to a sobriety test and a chemical test to determine blood or breath alcohol content. In Florida, a vessel operator is presumed to be under the influence if their blood or breath alcohol content is at or above .08 percent. Any person under 21 years of age, who is found to have a breath alcohol level of .02 or higher and operates or is in actual physical control of a vessel is in violation of Florida law. MOORING TO MARKERS AND BUOYS Except in the event of an emergency, it is unlawful to moor or fasten to any lawfully placed navigation aid or regulatory marker. It is also unlawful for any person to anchor or operate a vessel in a manner which will unreasonably interfere with the navigation of other vessels. MANATEES & SEA GRASS Manatees are protected by state and federal law. It is illegal to harass, hunt, capture, or kill any marine mammal including manatees. Anything that disrupts a manatee’s normal behavior is a violation of the law, punishable under federal law up to a $50,000 fine, one year imprisonment or both. Boaters must observe all manatee regulatory zone requirements. Also, sea grasses are the principal food for endangered marine herbivores such as manatees and green sea turtles. They act as natural filters to help purify the water, and provide a suitable environment for a wide variety of marine life. PWC operators and other boaters should make all available attempts to avoid running through grass beds. It is considered a violation to damage sea grass beds in some areas within state waters. Navigation charts identify sea grass beds as light green or marked as “grs” on the chart. Boaters should make all possible attempts to stay within channels when unfamiliar with a waterway. Avoid taking shortcuts through sea grass beds to avoid causing propeller scars. THINGS TO REMEMBER When out on the water, remember you are sharing it with others. Keep a sharp lookout for other boats, skiers, and other hazards. A little common sense will go a long way in preventing mishaps. The future of personal watercraft sports will be dependent upon the caution and courtesy of PWC operators. Finally HAVE FUN while enjoying what Chartered Rentals Jet Ski Tours has to offer you. Below is the Florida Attestation form required to be signed by FWC Operator Responsibility: Operator is responsible for the safe and proper operation of the vessel; Avoid careless, reckless and negligent operation of vessels; Effects of alcohol, controlled substances and stressors
Navigation Rules:
Maintain a proper lookout; Keep a safe distance from other vessels and objects; Operate at a safe speed for the conditions; location and environment; Operate in a defensive manner; Requirements to give way to other vessels and vessel right of way Aids to navigation; buoys and other waterways markers
Special Waterway Hazards:
Operate at slow speed minimum wake when within 300 feet or emergency vessels with activated emergency lights or within 300 feet of construction vessels displaying an orange flag Awareness of changes to weather or water conditions and proper responses to those changes
Requirements for operating a vessel while a person is waterskiing or participating in similar activities identified in s. 327.37, F.S., if applicable.
Propulsion, steering and stopping characteristics of vessels:
Discuss in general and as to the specific vessel being leased or rented Location and content of manufacturer warning labels Location of and proper use of safety equipment Boarding, falling off, capsizing, taking on water, re-boarding and emergency procedures for dealing with these situations
Problems seeing other vessels and being seen by them
The dangers of wake or surf jumping and other reckless operations. Boating safety identification cards, age and engine requirements
Photographic identification
Florida divers-down warning device requirements
Noise, nuisances and other environmental concerns
Boating Accidents: Causes and prevention of accidents; Legal requirements: remain on-scene, render assistance, report incident to authorities Manatee awareness (if applicable to location) Ecosystem awareness based on local issues Specific operational characteristics of the vessel being leased or rented Local characteristics of the waterway where the leased or rented vessel is intended to be operated, to include: Navigational hazards; Boating restricted areas; Water depths Personal Watercraft Specific personal watercraft (PWC) safety requirements:
Required to wear PFD; Required use of kill switch lanyard; Location of sound producing device and fire extinguisher;
Minimum age to legally operate; Lawful hours of operation Paddlecraft Requirements for operating paddlecraft within the marked channel of the intracoastal waterway
Off-Site or extended period use
Instruction on care and maintenance of the leased or rented vessel:
Fueling and ventilation; Trailering and transporting; Float plans; how and when to complete a float plan;
Specific local hazards, e.g.: bodies of water, weather, dams, cold water, commercial vessel traffic Conducted an on-the-water demonstration and check ride to verify the prospective operator’s ability to safely operate the vessel to be leased or rented I hereby acknowledge I have provided the required pre-rental and pre-ride instruction as specifically acknowledged above. Charter Marine Josh Grangroth - President
I hereby acknowledge I have received the required pre-rental and pre-ride instruction as specifically acknowledged above, and I understand the rules and information provided in this orientation. July 3, 2025
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