Paddler confidently swim 100+ yards in open ocean conditions and stay afloat for 20 minutes and does not have any known medical condition that would prevent them from participating in a strenuous 60+ minute workout. A canoe can flip over unexpectedly at any time. You need to be able to tread water until help comes or you can get back into the canoe or to shore.

I acknowledge and fully understand that participation in club activities, events, races, practices, programs, or any activity (hereinafter Activities) is an inherently dangerous activity which involves risk of serious injury, including permanent disability, death, or other losses. Risk may arise from any number of circumstances including, but not limited to, the actions or inactions of the participant or other persons, the rules of play, the condition of the premises or equipment. Risk, whether known or unknown, reasonably forseeable or not, are inherent in paddling and Activities. I understand and assume the risks. 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 Canoe Club, their respective administrators, directors, agents, coaches, and other volunteers or employees of the organization, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and leasers of premises used during participation, (hereinafter Club). I assume all risks associated with losses or damages arising from my participation in Activities, whether due to Club negligence or otherwise. Photo/Media Release: Club hereby has my permission to photograph, film, or otherwise record and use images that may include myself and/or my child/children, voice, and/or likeness, for limited, educational & nonprofit purposes. Children's names are never used. Additionally, Club will reach out to get specific permission for any specific, planned use. I understand that paddling is a public sport in a public place, and the club has no control over other Club members, members of the public, or volunteers who may take photos and use personally. Volunteerism: I recognize that the amount paid for annual membership dues is not nearly enough to cover the annual expenses of the Club. I understand that every year a lot of additional funds must be raised by the members for the Club to survive. I agree that as part of club membership I am required to actively participate in Club Fundraising and other Club events. I promise to do so, especially when it is specifically requested by Club officers. Physical Fitness: I hereby give my permission and consent to engage in the activities of the Club as described above. To my knowledge, no reason exists to suggest I/they are physically unable to compete in supervised canoe paddling. I also give my consent for the above to accompany the Club as a member to the various practices and race sites designated by the Club. A physician may treat the above paddler whenever necessary until other arrangements can be made, and the coach(es), officers(s), agent(s) and/or member(s) of the Club may render first aid if he/she/they are qualified to do so. NOTE THAT NAMOLOKAMA O`HANALEI CANOE CLUB reserves the right to deny participation to those whose financial responsibilities are not met or for reasons including, but not limited to: (a) any conduct that brings the Club into disrepute publicly or within the Hawalian canoeing community or violates the purposes for which the Club is formed; (b) any willful failure or refusal to abide by the Bylaws or Rules of the Club or the Membership Agreement, or (c) any persistent conduct which results in serious interference with the ability of the Club and its general membership to function in a harmonious manner.Dues are nonrefundable and non transferable. THE UNDERSIGNED, HAVING READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE and TERMS OF THE AGREEMENTS UNDERSTANDS THAT THEY HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING, AND SIGN VOLUNTARILY.