ONLINE REGISTRATION

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS
AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

In consideration for allowing me, my vessel, and my crew to participate in LORC events and activities, I hereby warrant and agree that:

1.    I am familiar with and accept that there is the risk of serious injury and death in participation in competitive sailboat racing;
2.    I and my crew are physically and mentally able to participate in all races in which I enter;
3.    My boat and its equipment are fit and appropriate for competition and I and my crew are familiar with the location and use of all safety equipment                                                                                                                             4.    I agree to abide by all applicable rules for participation, including the LORC Notice of Race and General Sailing Instructions, the Racing Rules of Sailing and specifically Rule 4, Decision to Race, as well as general marine law; and
5.    I agree that at all times the sole responsibility for my personal safety, and the safety of my crew, remains with me as skipper of the competing sailboat.  And, I understand and agree, on behalf of myself, my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin that my execution of this document constitutes:
(a)  AN UNQUALIFIED ASSUMPTION BY ME OF ALL RISKS associated with my participation and that of my boat and crew in the 2011 LORC Regatta Series and/or Offshore Series, even if arising from negligence or gross negligence of the Lake Ontario Racing Council (“LORC”), the host club or clubs, the event venues and any persons associated therewith;
(b)  A FULL AND FINAL RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may have in future against LORC or any of its member clubs, host clubs, event sponsors, and their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, agents and representatives, advertisers, and volunteers, (all of whom are collectively referred to as “the Releasees”) from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that I, my crew or my boat may suffer as a result of our use of, or our presence at, the host facilities or our participation in any part of the 2011 LORC Regatta Series and/or Offshore Series, due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence, gross negligence, breach of contract, or breach of any statutory or other duty of care, including any duty of care owed under the relevant Occupier’s Liability Act on the part of the Releasees;
(c)  AN AGREEMENT NOT TO SUE THE RELEASEES for any loss, injury, costs or damages of any form or type, howsoever caused or arising, and whether directly or indirectly, from my participation, and that of my crew and my boat, in any aspect of the 2011 LORC Regatta Series and/or Offshore Series; and
(d)  AN AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY, AND TO SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS THE RELEASEES from any litigation expense, legal fees, liability, damage, award or cost of any form or type whatsoever they may incur due to any claim made against them, or any one of them, by me, or any one or more of my crew, whether the claim is based on the negligence or the gross negligence of the Releasees or otherwise.
(e) I agree that LORC may share my information with Ontario Sailing.
(f)  An agreement that this document be governed by the laws, and in the courts, of the Province of Ontario.               I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT.

When registering, please check your boat information to make sure that it is uptodate and the rating is correct.

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