Liability Release for Non-Divers

This Is A Release Of Your Rights To Sue Top Island Econauts nor, Boat Operators nor, DiveMasters nor, MembersAgents And Assigns For Personal Injuries Or Wrongful Death That May Occur During The Forthcoming BOAT Activities As A Result Of The Inherent Risks Associated With Scuba Diving/ Snorkeling/Boat Travel Or As A Result Of Negligence.

Please place your initials next to each of the following sections.

____In consideration of the Top Island Econauts accepting my presence on their dive vessel I agree to this Release of Claims and Waiver of Liability. I understand that boat travel involves certain dangers, not all of which can be listed here. Among the more obvious and frequent are:

  • Inclement and unpredictable weather, which may cause injury due to extremes of heat and cold and which may prevent travel to, from or within an area
  • Submersion in cold water resulting from upset of falling out of boat
  • Remoteness of location with poor communications and inability to get rescue or medical assistance quickly or easily
  • Medical problems arising before, during or after the boat trip
  • Natural hazards, including rock fall, wild animals, extreme current and the like.
  • Slipping or falling, being cut or struck by a boat, injuries occurring while getting to/from and on /off a boat.
  • Failure to follow directions from the Dive Masters and Boat Operators, including wearing an approved personal flotation device completely fastened at all times on and around water.

_____I am not relying on any oral or written statements made by the Top Island Econauts whether in text, individual conversations or otherwise to lead me to become involved in their activities on any basis other than my assumption of the risks involved.

_____I accept all of the risks including the possibility of death, personal injury, property damage and loss resulting from my involvement with the Top Island Econauts.

_____I release the Top Island Econauts, boat operators, officers, dive masters, members, agents and representatives from any and all liability for any personal injury, death, property damage or loss I may suffer as a result of my participation in their trip, for any cause whatsoever (including negligence) on the part of the Top Island Econauts, boat operators, officers, dive masters, members, agents and representatives.

_____I certify that I am physically capable and fit to participate in this activity and I have no medical conditions or need other than those relayed in writing to the Top Island Econauts Dive Club president.

_____I confirm that I am eighteen years of age of older. (Younger participants must have a parent or guardian read and sign this document.)

_____I confirm that I have read over this agreement before signing, that I understand it, and that it will be binding not only on me, but also on my heirs, my next of kin, my executors, administrators and assigns.

_____I agree that the laws of British Columbia govern this document and that any legal concerns will be handled in the competent and fair courts of British Columbia.

By This Instrument To Exempt And Release TOP ISLAND ECONAUTS And,BOATOPERATORS And, DIVE MASTERS And, CLUB MEMBERS And All Related Entities As Defined Above From All Liability Whatsoever For Personal Injury, Property Damage, Wrongful Death Caused By Negligence. This Is Valid For The Year 2008.

NAME (Please Print)DATE OF BIRTH

SIGNATURE (under 18 signed by parent/guardian)

DATE SIGNED ______ADDRESS______

PHONE ______EMAIL ______

27/09/2018