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RACE ENTRY AGREEMENT
Note: This entry form will not be accepted for the following SBYC regattas:
Sir Thomas Lipton, Star Class Regatta, High School and other Junior, regattas, Collegiate regattas. See Note at bottom of this page.
In consideration of acceptance
of my entry by Santa Barbara Yacht Club (“SBYC”) the undersigned acknowledge
and agree as follows:
1. The undersigned acknowledge that there are risks
inherent in the sport of yacht racing. The undersigned freely
assume any and all risks including personal injury or death, and loss or
property damage of all types, including unforeseen risks and including,
without limitation, the failure or breakage of the vessel described above
or of any equipment thereon, arising from inclement weather, adverse sea
conditions or otherwise. To the fullest extent allowed by law, the
undersigned hereby waive all claims and causes of action, and
discharge and release the Santa Barbara Yacht Club, its officers, directors,
representatives, agents, employees, members, volunteers and guests, for
any and all claims, demands, actions, right of action, of whatsoever kind
or nature, either in law or in equity arising from or by reason of any
bodily injury or personal injuries know or unknown, death or property damage,
resulting from my participation in the regatta, whether by negligence or
not.
2. The undersigned
certify that the vessel described above is equipped so as to conform to
all applicable U.S. Sailing Association and U.S. Coast Guard regulations
and safety requirements. The undersigned certify that such vessel is in
good, seaworthy and navigable condition and that it complies fully with
class equipment rules. The undersigned certify that the crew, guests and
skipper are proficient swimmers and assume all responsibility for determining
if and when personal flotation devices (life jackets) should be worn
and assume all responsibility for complying with laws, rules and regulations
governing the use of flotation devices.
3. The undersigned certify
that the vessel described above is insured so as to provide reasonable
and adequate personal injury and property damage coverage for injury to
persons and property as a result of the actions of the undersigned and/or
the actions of any crew member and/or guest while racing or while
engaging in activities relating to or connected with racing. The undersigned
further certify that either (1) the named insured under the policy providing
such insurance will be aboard the vessel at all times while racing or while
engaging in activities relating to or connected with racing or that (2)
a skipper duly authorized by the named insured shall be aboard and responsible
for the vessel at all times while racing or while engaging in activities
relating to or connected with racing and that such personal injury and
property damage coverage is and will remain in effect irrespective of the
presence or absence of the named insured on said vessel.
4. The undersigned agree
to abide and be bound by the Racing Rules of Sailing, the Prescriptions
of the U. S. Sailing Association, the COLREGS/Inland Rules, as applicable,
and the Rules of the Santa Barbara Yacht Club, in force from time to time.
5. The undersigned owner
declares that adequate property damage and liability insurance is provided
by the carrier and policy stated above. The undersigned further agrees
to notify SBYC of any changes to said policy of insurance that occur during
the applicable series.6. The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the terms of this instrument are intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of California and the US Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS). If any portion of this instrument is held invalid, the remaining portions shall continue in full legal force and effect.
Note*: This Race Entry Agreement nullifies and replaces any prior agreement in effect as of 2/18/2011.
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