Entry Terms and Conditions

The following are the Terms and Conditions:

I hereby apply to attend an Event being scheduled by the nominated Organising Authority. In so applying and in consideration of my application for the Event being accepted I acknowledge and agree that:

1. If accepted I will be permitted to attend the Event subject to complying with the terms and conditions of the Event including the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions, this declaration and any reasonable direction issued by the Event organisers or their representatives.

2. Warning: Participation in a sailing event can be inherently dangerous. Risks include but are not limited to overexertion, equipment failure, dehydration, serious accidents, weather conditions, water quality and shark attacks that can and do happen which may result in me being personally injured or my property being damaged. I have voluntarily read and understood this warning and accept and assume the inherent risks in the Event. If required, the Organising Authority will arrange medical or hospital treatment (including ambulance transportation). I authorise such actions being taken by the Organising Authority where my further consent cannot be obtained and agree to meet all costs associated with such action.

3. Exclusion of Liability: Except were provided or required by law and such cannot be excluded, I agree that it is a condition of my entry to the Event (if accepted) that the Organising Authority is absolved from all liability however arising from injury or damage however caused (whether fatal or otherwise) arising out of my participation in the Event.

4. Release and Indemnity: In consideration of the Organising Authority accepting my application for entry to the Event I:
(a) release and forever discharge the Organising Authority from all Claims that I may have or may have had but for this release arising from or in connection with my participation in the Event; and
(b) indemnify and hold harmless the Organising Authority to the extent permitted by law in respect of any Claim by any person including but not only another participant in the Event arising as a result of or in connection with my participation in the Event.

5. Fitness to Participate: I declare that I am and must continue to be medically and physically fit and able to participate in the Event. Should I suffer from an allergy and/or require medical for a pre-existing condition I shall fully declare all necessary details to the Organiser. I am not and must not be a danger to myself or to the health and safety of others. I will immediately notify the Organising Authority in writing of any change to my fitness and ability to participate. I understand and accept that the Organising Authority will continue to rely upon this declaration as evidence of my fitness and ability to participate.

6. Privacy: I understand that the information I have provided is necessary for the conduct of the Event and for the Objects of the Organising Authority. I acknowledge and agree that the information provided will only be used by the Organising Authority to facilitate the conduct of the Event and other Events conducted by the Organising Authority.

I have read, understood, acknowledge and agree to the above declaration including the warning, exclusion of liability, release and indemnity.