1) I agree to be bound by The Racing Rule of Sailing and by all other rules that govern this event. (RRS J1.2(11)
2) I acknowledge that sailing carries various risks of property damage, injury and even death. On behalf of myself and anyone else who might or could make a claim if I am injured or killed or my property is damaged, I DO HEREWITH VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF SUCH ACTIVITIES. BY THIS DOCUMENT, I EXPRESSLY INTEND TO AND DO HEREWITH WAIVE IN ADVANCE, AND DO HEREWITH RELIEVE AND RELEASE ALL THOSE PERSONS AND ENTITIES INVOLVED IN ANY WAY IN PUTTING ON THE EVENT (including but not limited to the Richmond Yacht Club, their officers, directors, members , volunteers, employees, servants, agents, contractors, subcontractors, heirs, next of kin, successors or assigns) FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, INJURY TO PROPERTY, AND/OR WRONGFUL DEATH, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED TO MY PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT AND/OR IN PART BY THEIR NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT, BY THE DANGEROUS OR DEFECTIVE CONDITION OF ANY PROPERTY OR EQUIPMENT OWNED OR MAINTAINED OR CONTROLLED BY THEM, AND/OR BECAUSE OF THEIR LIABILITY WITHOUT FAULT.