Alternate liability release language
I agree to abide by 1) the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), 2) Either the General Sailing Instructions published by CRAC OR Event Sailing Instructions
published by the Host Club, and 3) other rules that govern this event. In consideration of being permitted to enter this event, being knowledgeable of
the risks of competitive sailing and knowing that it is my sole responsibility to decide whether to enter or continue any race, I voluntarily assume the
risk of participation in this event and release Host Club and the people conducting the event, from all liability
in connection with any injury or damage that may occur.
My understanding is that signing this statement means essentially that I was told that sailboat racing has risk.
My legal advisors tell me that You can't waive liability by signing such a form.
Nevertheless.... every regatta has this kind of release statement... Why? I haven't a clue.... but don't want to be the one to take it off the entry form.
Now the USSA prescriptions are a real piece of work that confuse me every time I read them. The relationship between my personal integrity in agreeing to "be responsible", my insurance company, and my competitor who was damaged is really difficult to understand.
