SEAS Westchester Declaration of Health and Release of Liability

I, being over 18 years old, acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate in a course of instruction and/or other sailing activities with the Society for the Education of American Sailors of Westchester, Inc. (“SEAS”). I understand that my participation in the class and/or other activities will require vigorous physical activity including swimming and moving, rigging, derigging, sailing, and maintaining boats. I represent that I am in good physical condition and have no condition, either physical or mental, that would impair or be aggravated by my participation. I understand that SEAS is relying upon my representation in allowing me to participate in SEAS activities. 

I do hereby release and hold harmless the Society for the Education of American Sailors, Inc., its parent, sister corporations, and subsidiaries and each of its members, instructors, aides or any individual, corporation, or government agency whose facilities or equipment are used in the conduct of SEAS activities (“Released Parties”), from liability to me, my heirs, and assigns, for any injury, loss or death caused by any action or omission, including negligence on the part of the aforementioned. This release shall be binding upon me, my heirs, assigns, next of kin, guardians, trustees, executors and administrators.

SEAS has a zero tolerance drug and alcohol policy. I agree that I will not take part in any SEAS activities while under the influence of alcohol or any drug that may cause physical or mental impairment, including drugs taken for legitimate medical purposes. I acknowledge and understand the effects of alcohol and certain drugs include fatigue, dizziness, or slowed reaction time, increasing the risk of a dangerous accident. If I have consumed any such substances before or during the activities, I take full responsibility for any injury, loss or damage associated with the consumption of the substance. 

I acknowledge that SEAS personnel may prohibit me from participating in any SEAS activities if they suspect my ability to safely participate is impaired for any reason.

I understand I have a duty to exercise reasonable care for my own safety and I agree to do so. If I become distressed during my participation in SEAS activities, I will immediately notify SEAS personnel and ask for assistance. I fully understand I may be on a boat or other location without medical facilities or equipment. In the event of illness or injury appropriate medical care may need to be summoned by radio or telephone, and treatment may be delayed until I can be transported to an appropriate medical facility. I agree in advance to these conditions. SEAS and its members have made no representation to me implied or otherwise they 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 or those rendering assistance responsible for their actions in attempting the performance or rescue or first aid.

If I am enrolling a minor child or other person to participate in SEAS activities, I certify that I am the responsible parent or legal guardian. I affirm his/her physical and mental ability to safely participate in SEAS activities. I consent and agree on behalf of my child or ward that all the above terms of this contract apply, including but not limited to, holding the Released Parties harmless in the event of personal injury, loss or death.

I have carefully read this contract in its entirety, fully understand its contents, and agree to the terms and conditions of this contract. THIS IS A COMPLETE RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT.

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