RISK STATEMENT It must be recognised that sailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk. By taking part in the Discover Sailing Event / course, you agree and acknowledge that: (i) You are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and you accept responsibility for exposing yourself to such inherent risk whilst taking part in the Discover Sailing Event / course; (ii) You will comply at all times with the instructions of the Discover Sailing Event / course Co-ordinator particularly with regard to instructions for boarding and leaving the boat and/or launching and recovery (as relevant), using the equipment on the boat and handling sails, wearing of buoyancy aids, lifejackets and the wearing of suitable clothing in particular footwear for the conditions; (iii) You accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by your own negligence; (iv) You will not participate in the Discover Sailing Event / course if your ability to participate is impaired by alcohol, drugs or if you are otherwise unfit to participate; (v) You will inform the Discover Sailing Event / course Co-ordinator if there have been any changes to the information provided on this form at the time of the Event. (vi) The provision of supervision by the Discover Sailing / course Organiser is limited to such assistance, as can be practically provided in the circumstances. (vii) You understand that the Discover Sailing event is intended to give participants a chance to experience sailing. You will be offered the chance to take part in the activities under the guidance of a representative of the Discover Sailing Organiser who has been assessed by the organiser as competent and sufficiently experienced to supervise your experience. These representatives may not be qualified instructors. The Discover Sailing event is not intended to provide tuition or instruction. (viii) You are aware of any specific risks drawn to your attention by the Discover Sailing Event / course Co-ordinator. The Organiser very much hopes that you will enjoy the Discover Sailing Event / course and will be able to advise you on how to obtain tuition and instruction should you wish to take your experience to the next stage.
CANCELLATION You understand that the Discover Sailing Event / course Coordinator may cancel or postpone the Discover Sailing Event / course at any stage in the event of bad weather, equipment failure or otherwise.
MISCONDUCT You understand that the Discover Sailing Event / course Coordinator may exclude anyone from a particular session and evict anyone from the premises who refuses to comply with these Booking Terms or who misconducts themselves in any way or who causes damage or annoyance to other persons.
DATA PROTECTION The Discover Sailing / course Organiser has a Data Privacy Policy which can be found here. Your data will be used and stored in accordance with that policy. The information you provide in his form will be used to facilitate your participation in the Discover Sailing Event and to contact you. The Organiser would also like to include your contact details on a mailing list in order to make you aware of membership opportunities and future events. If you would like to be included on this mailing list please tick here. If you wish to withdraw your consent at any time, please use the contact form & select “data protection”
