PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT, RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
In consideration of the services of Coconut Grove Kayak Inc, Miami Catamarans, Inc., Sea, Sun & Sports Inc., 305Watersports. Inc DBA Miami Watersports, Miami Parasail, and Miami Jet Ski, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Miami Watersports"), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge Miami Watersports, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:
1. I acknowledge that my participation in parasailing, jet ski, jet boat, personal watercraft, flyboard, speedboat, banana boat, windsurf, wing foil, hobie cat, sailing, kayak, paddleboard, and other watersport activities entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.
The risks include, among other things: variances and extremes of wind; falls from significant heights resulting in injury; wind shear and inclement weather including lightning, changing water flow, tides, shallow water, currents, wave action and ships’ wakes; slips and falls; accidental drowning; boat or watercraft may capsize and cause entrapment; collision with objects or other watercraft; watercraft is slippery when wet and accidents can occur getting in or out; exposure to the elements of the outdoors and natural surroundings which could cause cold water shock, hypothermia, hyperthermia (heat related illnesses), heat exhaustion, sunburn, or dehydration; exposure to potentially dangerous wild animals, insect bites, and hazardous plant life; aggressive and/or poisonous marine life; passengers can be jolted, jarred, bounced, thrown about and otherwise shaken during rides; passengers can be thrown off the machine resulting in strains, sprains, broken bones and musculoskeletal injuries including head, neck, and back injuries; cuts, abrasions, and bruises; the negligence of participants, or other persons who may be present; equipment failure or operator error; accidents involving other vehicles, vessels or watercrafts; transmissible pathogen or disease; accidents or illness can occur in remote places without medical facilities; my own physical condition, and the physical exertion associated with this activity.
Furthermore, Miami Watersports personnel have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant's fitness or abilities. They might misjudge the weather or other environmental conditions. They may
give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction.
2. I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks. Additionally, I agree to wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (life jacket) and wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides equivalent protection while participating in this activity.
3. I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Miami Watersports from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of Miami Watersports' equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of Miami Watersports.
4. Should Miami Watersports or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.
5. I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have.
6. In the event that I file a lawsuit against Miami Watersports, I agree to do so solely in the state of Florida, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining document shall remain in full force and effect.
By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against Miami Watersports on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein. I also agree that this document is valid for subsequent visits and participation at Miami Watersports. I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms.