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GHBR Check-out Acknowledgement
This form will be signed at the dock before departing on your rental but is available here for review.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISKS ACCEPTANCE OF RESPONSIBILITY AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
WARNING: There are significant elements of risk in any adventure, sport, or activity associated with Duffy Electric Boats (referred to herein as "activity"), and the use of any equipment therewith.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISKS: I realize that changing waterflow or currents, submerged and semi-submerged objects, varying wind and weather conditions, the presence of other watercraft, the speed at which I travel, the stability characteristics of a watercraft, and certain foreseen and unforeseen events or hazards can contribute to the unpredictably of the activity; that certain risks associated with this activity including but not limited to collision, upset, overturn and sinking can result in getting wet, injured, exposed to the elements, drowned, and personal property damaged or lost; that wearing a U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation device is a basic safety precaution; that I may suffer accidents and that I should ask about other potential hazards and recommended precautions and procedures. I also realize that participation in an activity can result in personal injury, paralysis, dismemberment, or death.
EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY: In recognition of the inherent risks of the activity which I and any minor children for which I am responsible, will engage in, I confirm that I am (we are) physically and mentally capable of participating in the activity and using the equipment. I/We participate willingly and voluntarily and I assume full responsibility for personal injury, accidents or illness, including death. I assume all responsibility for damage to or loss of personal property as the result of any accident that may occur.
RELEASE: In consideration of services or property provided, I, for myself and any minor children for which I am parent, legal guardian or otherwise responsible, any heirs, personal representatives or assigns, do hereby release YachtSea LLC, DBA Gig Harbor Boat Rentals, its principals, directors, officers, agents, employees and volunteers from all liability and waive any claim for damage arising from any cause whatsoever from injury, sickness or virus contamination (except that which is the result of gross negligence).
PARTICIPANT CHECK OUT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
General Boating Safety:
1. Maintaining safe speed/monitor surroundings/drive defensively/no aggressive maneuvers
2. Maintaining a safe distance from other boats, objects and people
3. Do not enter the water without a lifejacket on, engine turned off and key removed
4. Conduct a head count before starting the engine
5. Always remain seated while the boat is in motion
6. Absolutely no sitting on the bow, sides or stern
7. Importance of attaching the engine shut-off cord/lanyard
8. Engine start and shut-off procedures
9. Dangers of CO2
10. Refueling procedures and engine blower use (if applicable)
11. Sound five blasts of the horn or whistle to signal danger or need for assistance
12. Boats do not have breaks – stopping the engine will not stop the boat
13. Proper boat anchoring procedures (if applicable)
14. Navigation rules – local laws, regulations, hazards and navigational markers
15. Towing sports safety, if allowed (i.e. water skiing, wake boarding, tubing)
16. Review the company and manufacturer safety stickers and content
I AGREE AND UNDERSTAND:
1. I have received sufficient instruction and training, including, but not limited to, the pertinent areas listed above. I am prepared to safely operate the rented boat.
2. All participants must complete and sign all rental forms; there are to be no additional participants after the checkout procedure is completed.
3. Operation of the boat is not allowed by anyone that is under the influence of any legal or illegal drugs or alcohol.
4. No boat operation from dusk to dawn.
5. In addition to the terms noted above, I have been given an opportunity to ask any additional questions regarding the operation of the rented boat.
6. I have been provided emergency contact information.
This form will be signed at the dock before departing on your rental but is available here for review.