LCYC
2005 Junior Sailing Program
LCYC
2005 Junior Sailing Program
WAIVER OF CLAIMS
LAKE
CHAMPLAIN YACHT CLUB, INC.
SAILING
INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
Sailing is
a dangerous sport. Sailboats moving across the water are subject to
unpredictable and dangerous, even life threatening, conditions of wind, waves
and weather. Sails spars, halyards sheets and lines move at high speeds, and
can result in life threatening injuries, even death. You must be aware of the
risks and responsibilities that you assume when you sail and take instruction in
sailing. Your best protection against injury is to follow the rules and
instructions of LAKE CHAMPLAIN YACHT CLUB, INC., and use common sense.
In
consideration of the opportunity to participate and/or the participation by me
or my minor child (identified below) in any lessons, trips, events, contests,
races, sailing or other sport and non-sport activities of LAKE CHAMPLAIN YACHT
CLUB, INC., I, for myself, or for my minor child (as identified below), and for
the heirs, assigns, executors and administrators of myself or my minor child,
agree that LAKE CHAMPLAIN YACHT CLUB, INC. and its officers, directors,
instructors, trip and event leaders, assistants, agents and representatives,
shall not be liable, jointly or severally, for any injuries to my person or
property. I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless the parties from and
against any and all actions, claims, demands, liability, loss, damage and
expense of any kind, including attorney's fees, arising from such claims. I am
aware and familiar with the ordinary and hazardous risk involved in the
activities stated above, and I understand that I am assuming those risks.
I
am the parent or legal guardian of __________________________________, age
____. I have read and understand the above statements, and give permission for
the above-mentioned child to participate in the sailing programs of LAKE
CHAMPLAIN YACHT CLUB, INC. Prior to the child’s participation in the program, I
will also inform the instructor of any health problems or restrictions that will
affect the child’s participation in the program. I understand that the
possibility of injury is inherent in recreational activities and I agree to all
the above statements. In the event of an emergency, I give permission for the
above-mentioned child to receive medical treatment and to be transported by
ambulance if necessary. I have provided the Lake Champlain Yacht Club with
medical information pertinent to this child’s participation in this sailing
program and by this release authorize the dissemination of that information for
any necessary medical care and treatment. I hereby certify that I am a person
having legal responsibility for the above-mentioned child and that I am duly
authorized to execute this release form.
Signature of parent or guardian Date
I am eighteen years of age or older, will only engage in activities in which I am physically fit to participate, and have read and understand the above statements.