 are conditional and subject to the digression of the organizers and any associates to accept and reject according to ability, fitness, health, safety, sportsmanship, or other objections with respect, etiquette and conduct that might prohibit, limit, suspend and / or disqualify my participation entirely and / or indefinitely, that I am responsible for my own equipment and craft which I confirm is seaworthy, and that I am competent of basic paddling proficiency skills, ability and of suitable fitness to which I am familiar with and agree to ensure that I comply to all safety requirements and protocols that include but not limited to the use of PDF, leash, mobile phone with activated NSRI SafeTrx tracking function that includes to assist another paddler in distress or need of help that any failure or unwillingness to aid another paddler and any unsporting conduct will result in my immediate disqualification. In addition at such time that I have inspected the equipment and facilities of all and any service, food and beverage offered to have determined all as such to be reasonably suited for my welfare, use and benefit that I agree that if, at any time, anything unsafe or unsuitable is observed, notice of such condition will be given immediately to the organisers by me and I will immediately cease all activities or consumption. I assume all risks of participation in the G-Bay Winter Series as such and accept the official time keeping and results, any changes, cancellation or updates accordingly for whatever reason and will comply to any instruction given in regard to course, etiquette and safety on and off the water in addition consent and allow the organizer the rights to use, publish of my name and /or image in video, photography for marketing, results and media release. I understand that there are inherent risks of injury in using equipment and participating in activities such as used and offered by the organiser including but not limited to, falls, collisions, cuts, bruises, sprains or strains, with resulting damage to bones, joints, ligaments, muscles or other body parts. In some cases I may suffer certain other risks which could include abnormal blood pressure, fainting, disorders of heart rhythm, stroke and in certain instances heart attack, brain damage, coma, fatigue, hypothermia, dehydration, drowning, or other causes of distress or even death along with damage to craft, loss of equipment to which I agree that I will promptly report any discomfort or signs indicating abnormality or distress and stop any activity that is causing discomfort or distress. RELEASE: Understanding the above, to the fullest extent permitted by law, I......................................................................................on behalf of myself, my heirs, and / or my legal and / or 3rd party representative(s) EXONORATE and COVENANT NOT TO SUE AND RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE AND HOLD HARMLESS the organizers, all and any associated propriety and / or property owners, along with any affiliates as such recognized or not to the Western Cape Canoe Union, Canoeing South Africa, Stand Up Paddling South Africa, Lifesaving South Africa Africa and Cape Long Distance Swimming Association and / or any other paddling structure that represents surfski, SUP, prone paddling and/or swimming disciplines along with the participants, sponsors, rescue and medical assistance personnel and their respective entities (the “Released Parties”) for any liability, claims, demands, actions or rights of action for any DEATH, INJURY, ILLNESS, DISEASE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DAMAGE, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS OR ANY OTHER HARM suffered by me or any of my property during, as a consequence of or using the Equipment and/or participating in the Activities offered by organiser including, but not limited to, any injury or harm suffered as a result of my consent of involvement and / or participation for the duration of this agreement.)
I hereby declare that I am in good health and do not suffer from any disability, unknown or other limitation that would prevent or limit participation in activities offered by the Gordons Bay Series organizers, all and any associated propriety and / or property owners, along with any affiliates as such recognized or not to the Western Cape Canoe Union, Paddle Sports South Africa, Stand Up Paddling South Africa, Lifesaving South Africa and Cape Long Distance Swimming Association and / or any other paddling structure that represents surfski, SUP, prone paddling and swimming disciplines along with the participants, sponsors, rescue and medical assistance personnel and their respective entities offered in any way, of any and all liability arising from the potential dangers of the sport with the change of the ocean state and weather conditions and have sufficient ability and fitness to participate in this event held by the same organizers at the same venue and chosen course in acknowledging this indemnity declaration and waiver of liability, I accept, comply and consent to the rules that govern the sporting codes and that my participation to the race(s) are conditional and subject to the digression of the organizers and any associates to accept and reject according to ability, fitness, health, safety, sportsmanship, or other objections with respect, etiquette and conduct that might prohibit, limit, suspend and / or disqualify my participation entirely and / or indefinitely, that I am responsible for my own equipment and craft which I confirm is seaworthy, and that I am competent of basic paddling proficiency skills, ability and of suitable fitness to which I am familiar with and agree to ensure that I comply to all safety requirements and protocols that include but not limited to the use of PDF, leash, mobile phone with activated NSRI SafeTrx tracking function that includes to assist another paddler in distress or need of help that any failure or unwillingness to aid another paddler and any unsporting conduct will result in my immediate disqualification. In addition at such time that I have inspected the equipment and facilities of all and any service, food and beverage offered to have determined all as such to be reasonably suited for my welfare, use and benefit that I agree that if, at any time, anything unsafe or unsuitable is observed, notice of such condition will be given immediately to the organizers by me and I will immediately cease all activities or consumption. I assume all risks of participation in the Gordons Bay Series as such and accept the official time keeping and results, any changes, cancellation or updates accordingly for whatever reason and will comply to any instruction given in regard to course, etiquette and safety on and off the water in addition consent and allow the organizer the rights to use, publish of my name and /or image in video, photography for marketing, results and media release. I understand that there are inherent risks of injury in using equipment and participating in activities such as used and offered by the organiser including but not limited to, falls, collisions, cuts, bruises, sprains or strains, with resulting damage to bones, joints, ligaments, muscles or other body parts. In some cases I may suffer certain other risks which could include abnormal blood pressure, fainting, disorders of heart rhythm, stroke and in certain instances heart attack, brain damage, coma, fatigue, hypothermia, dehydration, drowning, or other causes of distress or even death along with damage to craft, loss of equipment to which I agree that I will promptly report any discomfort or signs indicating abnormality or distress and stop any activity that is causing discomfort or distress.
RELEASE:
Understanding the above, to the fullest extent permitted by law, I on behalf of myself, my heirs, and / or my legal and / or 3rd party representative(s) EXONORATE and COVENANT NOT TO SUE AND RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE AND HOLD HARMLESS the organizers, all and any associated propriety and / or property owners, along with any affiliates as such recognized or not to the Gordons Bay Series, Western Cape Canoe Union, Canoeing South Africa, Stand Up Paddling South Africa, Lifesaving South Africa and Cape Long Distance Swimming Association and / or any other paddling structure that represents surfski, SUP, prone paddling and/or swimming disciplines along with the participants, sponsors, rescue and medical assistance personnel and their respective entities (the “Released Parties”) for any liability, claims, demands, actions or rights of action for any DEATH, INJURY, ILLNESS, DISEASE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DAMAGE, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS OR ANY OTHER HARM suffered by me or any of my property during, as a consequence of or using the Equipment and/or participating in the Activities offered by organizer including, but not limited to, any injury or harm suffered as a result of my consent of involvement and / or participation for the duration of this agreement.