In consideration of being allowed to participate in sports, recreational, and related events of any kind, the undersigned releases from liability the Lanikai Canoe Club, affiliated clubs or association, their administrators, directors, agents, coaches,volunteers or employees, other participants,sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and owners and leasees of premises where activities or events are conducted, hereinafter referred to as “Releasees,” in full understanding and agreement that: 1. Paddling and other club activities are inherently dangerous, involving risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death, and severe social and economic losses which might result from the actions, inactions or negligence of their own or of others, the rules of play, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used. Risks may be unknown, and not reasonably foreseeable. 2. Prior to participating, it is paddler's responsibility to inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if they believe anything is unsafe, to immediately advise their coach or supervisor of such condition(s) and refrain from participating. Paddlers will follow all rules and instructions relating to conduct and safety. 3. They understand and assume all risk associated with participating, and release, waive and discharge Releasees from liability for demands, losses or damages on account of injury, including death or damage to property related to participation. *Paddling and other club activities are inherently public, taking place on beaches, open water and other locations open to the public. Photographs may be taken by Releasees or by members of the public. I hereby grant Releasees the right to use paddler's photograph or recording in any and all forms of media and in all manners including, but not limited to edited, or composite media formats, for the purpose of documenting the perpetuation of the art of the sport of Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe training, rigging, paddling and racing; for news release, art, advertising, trade or any other lawful purpose whatsoever; and release, discharge, and agree to save Releasees from any liability by virtue of blurring, distortion, or alteration whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the making of said images. * I acknowledge and fully understand that participation in LCC activities, events, races, practices, programs, or any activities, is an inherently dangerous activity. I understand and assume all risk. I accept personal responsibility and assume the liability for any damages incurred associated with the risks of participation. I release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue the Lanikai Canoe Club, or OHCRA, their respective administrators, directors, agents, coaches, and other volunteers or employees of the Lanikai Canoe Club, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and leasers of premises used during participation. THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE, UNDERSTAND THAT THEY HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT AND SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY