ROYAL NAVY WATER ACTIVITY CENTRE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT AND LIABILITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Acknowledgement of Risk

I understand that sailing, paddle sports, powerboating and other water-based activities involve inherent risks, including but not limited to:

• Slips, trips and falls.

• Capsize, collision or grounding.

• Immersion in water and associated risks.

• Exposure to changing weather conditions.

• Physical exertion and fatigue.

• Injury caused by equipment, vessels or natural hazards.

• Injury arising from my own actions or the actions of other participants.

• I acknowledge that despite reasonable safety measures being implemented by RNSC, participation in water-based activities involves risks that cannot be completely eliminated and that serious injury, illness or death, although unlikely, may occur.

Personal Responsibility

I confirm that:

• I am physically fit and medically capable of taking part in the activity.

• I will comply with all instructions given by RNSC staff, instructors, coaches and safety personnel.

• I will use equipment in a safe and responsible manner.

• I will immediately inform RNSC of any medical condition or circumstance that may affect my participation.

Insurance and Personal Accident Cover

I understand and acknowledge that:

• RNSC maintains Public Liability and Marine Public Liability Insurance in respect of its activities.

• Such insurance may respond where injury, loss or damage arises as a result of negligence attributable to RNSC or a member of its staff or instructional team.

• RNSC does not provide Personal Accident Insurance for participants.

• Where injury occurs without negligence or fault on the part of RNSC, any loss, injury or associated costs are the responsibility of the participant.

• RNSC strongly recommends that participants obtain their own Personal Accident Insurance and any other insurance cover they consider appropriate.

Liability

I understand and agree that participation in RNSC activities is voluntary and undertaken at my own risk.

Except where liability cannot lawfully be excluded, I accept responsibility for any injury, loss or damage that may arise from the ordinary risks inherent in the activity and not as a result of negligence by RNSC or its staff, instructors, coaches or volunteers.

Nothing in this agreement shall exclude or limit liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability which cannot lawfully be excluded under applicable law

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RNSC accepts no responsibility for loss of or damage to participants' personal belongings unless caused by the negligence of RNSC

Personal information collected on this form will be processed in accordance with the Ministry of Defence and Royal Navy privacy policies and used only for the administration and safety management of activities.

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Declaration

If participant is under 18 years of age:

I confirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of the participant and consent to their participation in the activities described in this agreement.

I am the parent/legal guardian of the participant named in this form and consent to the administration of emergency first aid and the obtaining of ambulance services if considered necessary by the organisers, instructors, volunteers, or other responsible persons acting on behalf of the organisation.

I understand that every reasonable effort will be made to contact me or my nominated emergency contact as soon as practicable. I confirm that I have parental responsibility for the participant and have the authority to provide this consent.