In consideration of being allowed to participate in sports, recreational, and related events of any kind, the undersigned releases from liability the Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association and its member organizations, affiliated clubs, 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. 4. 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. The undersigned custodial parent or legal guardian acknowledges that he/she is also signing this release on behalf of the minor participant, that he/she is waiving certain rights on behalf of the minor participant that the minor participant otherwise may have and that the minor participant shall be bound by all of the terms of this release. By signing this waiver and release without a parent’s or guardian’s signature, the participant represents he/she is at least 18 years of age, or, if signing as the parent or guardian of the participant, signer represents they are the custodial parent or legal guardian of the minor participant. THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE, UNDERSTAND THAT THEY HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT AND SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: It is the policy of Kailua Canoe Club to contact the family of the paddler regarding medical treatment if the paddler is injured or becomes ill. I give consent to have me/my child transported for treatment to the closest source of medical aid at the discretion of the coach or person in charge. I agree to assume all responsibility for medical and dental care of myself/my child/ward while I/they are involved in the activities of Kailua Canoe Club. I authorize the City and County of Honolulu Emergency units to administer appropriate treatment. /n/nI understand that my/my child's membership is conditioned upon agreeing to all terms of this agreement. I voluntarily assume all risks associated with losses or damages arising from my participation in club activities. /n/n I, the undersigned warrant that I am the paddler, age 18 or older, or I am the Legal Parent/Guardian of the minor child applying for membership named above. If the paddler is a minor, then I, as parent or guardian, do hereby authorize my minor child/ward to participate in the canoe-racing season as a paid member of the Kailua Canoe Club. My/my minor child's participation in club events, programs, or activities of any kind, are conditioned upon agreement to uphold all club rules and safety guidelines.