Disclaimer of Liability and decision to go on the water
Disclaimer of Liability
Craven Sailing Club shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, death or personal injury howsoever caused to members as a result of their using the Sailing Club, on or off the water. Morever, every Club member warrants the suitability of their craft for the racing or recreational activity they use it for. The safety of a craft and her entire manangement, including insurance, shall be the sole responsibility of the Club member, who shall ensure that their craft is fully sound, thoroughly seaworthy and manned by a crew sufficient in number and experience and who are physically fit to face the prevailing weather. The member shall be satisfied as to the soundnress of the hulls, spars, rigging sails and all gear as appropriate. They shall ensure that all safety equipment is properly maintained, stowed and in date and that all crew know where it is kept and how it is to be used. The Club's Sailing instructions and related guidance to Race Officers and Patrol Boat crew in no way limits or reduces the absolute responsibility of the Club member for their crew, the craft and the management thereof. The crews are nonetheless advised to satisfy themselves as to the experience of the skipper and the adequacy of all safety equipment and insurance arrangements.
Your decision to go on the water and the role of the patrol boat
The responsibility for deciding whether to participate in water borne activity on the lake (whether using a sailing dinghy, canoe, kayak, windsurf or other craft) is yours alone. This applies all year whether there is organised racing or not. When a patrol boat is on duty on the water it is there to help in the general organisation of the activities. It should not be relied upon for rescue perposes. The patrol boat crew are generally untrained in rescuing boats and untrained in first aid.
If you are on the water and see someone in distress you must try to help them.
