As a condition of participation: 1) As a crew I recognize that sailing is an activity that has an inherent risk of damage and injury associated with it. I have read Rule 4, Decision to Race, and hereby acknowledge and agree that I am participating in this event entirely at our own risk. 2) I acknowledge and agree that neither the organizing authority nor the race committee will be responsible for: i. any damage to the entered boat or my other property, or ii. any injury to me, including death, sustained as a result of our participation in this event. 3) I hereby waive any rights I may have to sue the race organizers (Organizing Authority, Committees, Host Club, Sponsors or any other organization or official) with respect to personal injury or property damage suffered by me as a result of my participation in this event, whether on the water or on shore, and I hereby release the race organizers from any liability for such injury or damage to the fullest extent permitted by law. 4) I have taken all necessary steps to ensure that my I and my entered boat are adequately prepared for all possible contingencies, including appropriate safety equipment as may be required by law or that a prudent seaman would consider advisable.