Youth Sailing Disclaimer & Medical 2025

Sailing Disclaimer & Medical Form in allowing your child to participate in Youth Sailing activities at Hamble River Sailing Club (the Club), I agree that I will not for myself or for the above named hold the Club, its officers, members or assistants liable for any injury or manage or loss suffered by the above named while engaged in Club activities either on Club premises or elsewhere, or activities for which the Club is or may be responsible and I hereby indemnify the Club, its officers, members and assistants against all actions, claims or demands which might arise.
• I accept responsibility for his/her conduct while participating in sailing activities on the Hamble River or adjacent waters and in and around the Club premises. I understand that the decision to allow the above named to participate in any racing or training activity is my sole responsibility. I declare that the above named can swim 25 metres with the aid of a buoyancy aid. I confirm that he/she is confident in the water and can submerge his/her whole body underwater for 5 seconds minimum.
• I understand and agree that he/she may be photographed/videoed by the Club or its agents and any photograph/video may be used for any lawful purposes and I hereby waive any copyright thereto.
• I understand that sailing, in common with all water sports, has its attendant risks. I further understand that the Club is only able to provide safety facilities during the hours of Club racing or training and that, outside these hours, the Club cannot be expected to exercise supervision or control. I understand that, even during Club activities, the Club cannot accept responsibility for children or any other persons not engaged in racing or training.
• I undertake to ensure that he/she will attend the Club youth sailing activities suitably clothed.
• I agree the information provided may be used by the Club or a designated committee member for communication or administrative purposes within the terms of GDPR and it will not be supplied to third parties.
• If using Club equipment/boat, I agree to pay any insurance excess (currently £250) should the Club need to make a claim for any damage to the equipment/boat. If there should be any claim against the Club for damage to another vessel or third party, I agree to pay any insurance excess (as above).
• If I bring my own boat, I understand that the Club accepts no liability for any damage or injury sustained during Club events/training/activities. By taking part in any of these activities I agree and acknowledge that my vessel is adequately insured, with at least £3M against third party claims.
• I have completed the medical declaration and I consider that my child is fit and capable of taking part in the activities organized by the Club. I declare that I have disclosed any medical problems/allergies that might possibly affect the above named during the course of Club activities. I consent to any emergency medical treatment necessary during the course of youth sailing activities.