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Assumption of Risk and Responsibility and Release of Liability

Statement of Risk

At Barbados WaterBikes your health, safety, and enjoyment are our primary concern. We want you to have fun, but we also feel it is important to inform you in advance that significant elements of risk exist in any adventure, sport, or activity associated with water sports and the outdoors. These risks may include, but are not limited to, the presence and use of non-motorised watercraft and related activities. We have taken reasonable steps to provide you with appropriate equipment and a skilled staff – NO WATER SPORTS ACTIVITY IS WITHOUT RISK. Certain risks cannot be eliminated without destroying the unique character of the activity, and these risks may result in the loss of or damage to equipment, personal injury, illness, and in extreme cases, permanent injury or death.

• Injury and drowning can occur even in shallow or apparently calm waters. Never swim alone without any lifeguards on duty. All swimmers in the ocean do so at their own risk. Diving into any body of water can result in head, spine and other serious injuries. Diving is never recommended.
• Buoyancy devices, such as a life vest or life jacket should be worn at all times when participating in any water sports and marine activities.
• The use of alcohol, drugs and certain medications may severely inhibit your ability to swim, operate or use equipment, or perform other activities. Never mix drinking and water sports and marine activities.
• Exposure to the sun may result in sunburn, heat stroke and dehydration. Wear protective clothing and sunscreen, and drink plenty of water. If you ever feel dizzy or sick, seek medical attention.

Acknowledgement of Risk

I acknowledge that water sports and marine activities include, but are not limited to the following risks:

• Changing tides, changing water depths, undertows, currents, waves and wave action from watercraft wakes;
• Possible collision with other watercraft, swimmers, man-made objects, natural objects and floating objects;
• Wind shear, wind direction changes, bad weather, lightning and temperature changes;
• My sense of balance, ability to understand and follow instructions;
• Capsizing, sinking, impact with water surfaces, and other hazards that may result in getting wet, or may cause serious injury, hypothermia or drowning;
• Slipping or falling when getting in or out of watercraft/waterbike;
• Injuries sustained while traveling to and from the activity;
• The presence of unpredictable behaviour of insects and marine life;
• Equipment failure and operator error;
• Heat and sun-related injuries or illnesses such as sunburn, sunstroke, and dehydration;
• Fatigue, chills and dizziness and consumption of intoxicants or medication, which may reduce my reaction time and increase the risk of accident.

I further acknowledge that any activity may include the risk of serious injury or death, and I understand that the above-mentioned risks do not constitute a complete list: unknown, unanticipated, and unforeseeable risks exist.

I acknowledge that I use the water bikes provided by Barbados WaterBikes at my own risk and I am fully aware of the potential dangers and risks to myself.