The Local Adventure Company Waiver for Kayaks and Paddle Boards

The Local Adventure Co. has done everything possible to assure their participants a safe, educational and

fun experience. We wish to inform our participants that rentals can lead to injury or in extreme cases to

permanent trauma or death. We don’t want to reduce or heighten your enthusiasm for the experience, but

we want you to know in advance what to expect and to be informed of the various risks. We ask that you

read this, sign it, and return it prior to venturing on your experience.

Disclaimer

1. Activities involve the use of equipment and physical skills of the participant that may cause injury. Participants may be on difficult terrain or rough water where they will be exposed to some risks. There is the possibility that the participant could fall or tip into the water. The participant could

   sustain bruises, be susceptible to hypothermia and / or other inherent injuries.

2. Accidents can occur while hiking, walking or driving to and from the site.

3. Shores and all landscape are often steep, rocky and/or slippery.

4. Exposure to the natural elements can be uncomfortable and/or harmful.

5. Heat-sunburn, dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke and heat cramps can occur.

6. Rapid changes in weather, wind, tides, currents, fog, rain, and various conditions may occur.

7. Camping, outdoor living, sleeping on the ground, using an outhouse or portable toilet facilities, eating meals out-of-doors, being in the open (more or less) for the extended periods may cause discomfort and / or problems.

8. It is also possible that some participants would suffer mental traumas from a bad experience.

9. As a result of any of the above-mentioned items; trips may be delayed, late, postponed or cancelled. This list is not an exclusive or exhaustive list to possible injuries, trauma or accidents that may occur.

10. Each person in a group must submit one of these forms if not from the same family. If the person is under the age of 18 then a parent or guardian must sign their form and assume responsibility for the minor

I certify that my family, including minor children, and I am fully capable of participating in the activities.

I state that I have read the above statement on some of the possible risks in these activities.

Therefore, I assume full responsibility for myself, my family including minor children, for bodily injury, death and loss of personal property and any expenses as a result of my negligence of my family, or negligence to The Local Adventure Co.

I fully understand that The Local Adventure Co reserves the right to refuse any person it judges to be incapable of meeting the rigors and requirements of participating in the activities. I am in good physical condition and able to undertake this activity. Zero tolerance to alcohol or illegal drugs.

By my participation in these activities and/ or use of rental equipment, I hereby assume all risks and dangers and all responsibility for any loses and/ or damages, whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence or other conduct of the owners.

Contract, Waiver and Release of Responsibility

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Local Adventure Co. their owners, contractors and employees from any and all claims, damages, losses, injuries and expenses arising out of or resulting from participating in activities.

I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Meewasin, their owners, contractors and employees from any and all claims, damages, losses, injuries and expenses arising out of or resulting from participating in activities.

I further agree to release, acquit and agree not to sue The Local Adventure Co., their owners, contractors and employees for any and all actions of The Local Adventure Co. or myself, my family, or any associates.

I further agree to release, acquit and agree not to sue Meewasin, their owners, contractors and employees for any and all actions of Meewasin or myself, my family, or any associates.

I also verify that I am in good health, Not under the influence of any drugs or alcohol of any kind, nor do I have them in my possession, and am capable of pursuing these activities, and that my participation in this activity is voluntary. I/we also agree to a properly approved personal floatation device, of type 3 or better, at all times for water activities.

I have adequate health-, disability- and life insurance for myself and my family. I hereby give permission to transportation to any medical facility or hospital and I authorize for emergency medical care for myself and

my family.

I, of my own free will, for myself, my family, my minor children and any associates or executors have read, understand and acknowledge the risks and liability for myself and my family.

In consideration of the promise and agreement of The Local Adventure Co. to provide the safest and most rewarding experience possible for myself, my family, my heirs and executors, I promise not to sue The Local Adventure Co. if I am or my family is injured for any reason whatsoever.

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