Calma Sailing Terms of Service

While we have taken precautions to ensure the safety of all participants in the sailing or boating activity you are choosing to take part in, accidents can happen and there are risks inherent in sailing and the environment in which it is run. Sailing involves risks, dangers, and hazards, including but not limited to the boat grounding on shore or shallows, emergency disembarkment, inclement weather, sinking, slips, falls, hypothermia, harm from the boat itself, equipment or other objects, and accidents that may result in serious personal injury, death or damage to property, whether arising from events beyond anyone’s reasonable control or from the participants themselves or the negligence of the crew. You willingly and knowingly accept and assume all of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the sailing activity.

We will provide each participant with a Waiver of Liability agreement that must be completed and signed by each participant and/or the guardian of a minor prior to joining our tour or course. By confirming the booking or registration, you verify that you have read through and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the agreement. The details of the agreement are as follows:

Calma Sailing Waiver of Liability

In consideration of Calma Sailing, a registered business in the BC Registry Services (Business No: 729701698BC0001, FM0709998), permitting the individual named below (“I” or “me”) to board and sail on the “Mariah” and partake in the activities offered by Calma Sailing, which may include sailing on the “Mariah”, riding in small tender boats, operating kayaks or tenders, hiking, water sports (including kayaking, rowing, paddle boarding, and swimming) and participating in wildlife viewing (the “Activities”) and for other good and valuable consideration, I agree to all of the terms and conditions in this Waiver of Liability agreement (the “Agreement”).

1. Assumption of Risks: I am aware and understand that the Activities may involve many risks, dangers, and hazards, including, but not limited to, the risk of serious injury, death, or property damage. I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in these Activities and freely accept and assume any and all risks, dangers or hazards involved in the Activities, as well as the possibility of injury, death, or property damage, whether caused by the negligence of Calma Sailing or otherwise.
2. Waiver and Release: I expressly waive and release any and all claims which I have or may in the future have against Calma Sailing, its owners, affiliates and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, shareholders, successors and assigns (the “Releasees”) arising out of or attributable to my participation in the Activities, due to any cause whatsoever, including the negligence of Calma Sailing or any other Releasee, breach of contract, or breach of any statutory or other duty of care, or otherwise. I covenant not to make or bring any claim covered by this release against Calma Sailing or any of the other Releasees and forever release and discharge Calma Sailing and all of the other Releasees from liability for any claims covered by this release.
3. Directions of the Crew: For my own safety, I will obey the directions of the Captain/Skipper/Instructor and crew members of the “Mariah” at all times.
4. General Terms: This Waiver of Liability Agreement is the entire agreement between Calma Sailing and me with respect to the subject matter in this agreement and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, reputations, or warranties, whether written or oral, with respect to the subject matter of this agreement. If any term or provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, that invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability will not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable the terms of this agreement in any other jurisdiction. This Agreement is binding on and benefits both me and Calma Sailing and our respective heirs, successors, and assigns. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada. Any claim or cause of action relating to the Activities must be brought only in the British Columbia Supreme Court, Vancouver Registry, and I irrevocably attorn to the exclusive jurisdiction of the British Columbia Supreme Court, Vancouver Registry.
5. COVID-19 and other infectious diseases: I understand and acknowledge that to limit the spread of infectious diseases, including but not limited to coronaviruses, and as a condition of participating in the tour or course, I am required to at all times take the following precautions:

• Stay at home when you have cold or flu symptoms, including coughing, sneezing, runny nose, sore throat or fatigue;
• Practice good hygiene, including regular hand washing, avoiding touching your face, covering coughs and sneezes;
• Maintain physical distancing guidelines from other participants and staff whenever possible;
• Consider using a non-medical mask or face covering; and
• Otherwise comply with all other directions and guidelines provided by provincial and federal health authorities.

I understand and acknowledge that while the above measures may mitigate the spread of infectious diseases, they cannot prevent it. I assume all risk and liability for the spread of infectious diseases, and I agree to indemnify and save harmless the Releasees for any cause of action or suit related to the spread of infectious diseases, including but not limited to COVID-19, howsoever caused, whether arising by reason of the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise.

I acknowledge that I have read and understood all of the terms of this agreement and that I am voluntarily waiving substantial legal rights (on my behalf and on behalf of my heirs, executors, administrators and next of kin), including the right to sue Calma Sailing and the Releasees.

Name (please print):_______________________________________________________________

Signature:____________________________________     Date:___________________________

For participants of minority age:

This is to certify that I, as Parent, Guardian, Temporary Guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree not only to his/her release of all Releasees, but also to release and indemnify the Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to his/her involvement in these tours or courses for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin.

Name (please print):___________________________________________________________________

Signature of Guardian if 18 years of age or younger:____________________________________    

Date:___________________________