1.    A swim test is required of all students on the first day of class, which consists of swimming in normal sailing clothing and water or boat shoes. Under instructor supervision and approval, the student will swim 50 yards without a Personal Flotation Device (PFC), and while treading water must be able to put on and remove a PFD. You must provide your own U.S. Coast Guard approved Type II or Type III PFD for your child’s proper weight and size. The PFD needs to be form fitting and comfortable as you will be wearing it at all times during the course. 

2.    Appropriate footwear will be worn at all times. Sandals, flip-flops, and similar footwear are unacceptable since they do not properly protect your feet and toes. Closed toe water shoes, boat, or tennis shoes with soft non-skid soles and toe bumpers are acceptable. 

Student Agreement: I understand that in entering this sailing course I agree to obey all program rules and directives of the program’s instructors, and that I will use the utmost care in the use of boats and equipment, and that I will not engage in horseplay or other disruptive behavior. I understand that failure to attend classes, arrive promptly, and abide by the rules may result in my suspension from the program. 

Parent/Guardian Agreement: I/We have read this agreement. I/We understand the content of this agreement and agree to see that our child adheres to the program rules, to assume the obligation for the expense of repair and/or replacement of program equipment that is attributable to my child’s reckless or irresponsible behavior, and to make an appointment for a parent-child conference if requested.

I hereby authorize and consent to the administration of any and all medical, dental, and surgical examinations or operations and treatment or all other related care, including the administration of drugs, tests, anesthesia and / or blood transfusions to the above named minor person that may be ordered by a physician and / or dentist in attendance at the medical center deemed necessary for emergency treatment. I hereby consent to the release of medical report(s) to any doctor or agency and consent to the admission of the above named minor person to the hospital. 

I understand that River City Community Sailing, Elizabeth City Parks and Recreation, College of the Albemarle, and all volunteers assume no financial obligation or liability in the case of my child’s accident or illness. If I, or anyone on my or my child’s behalf makes a claim against River City Community Sailing, College of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City Parks and Recreation, or their officers and volunteers, arising out of or related to my child’s participation in sailing programs, I agree to indemnify and save and hold them harmless from any litigation expenses, attorneys’ fees, loss, liability, damage or costs they may incur due to the claim made against any of them, whether the claim is based on their negligence or otherwise. I sign this agreement on my behalf and on behalf of my personal representatives, assigns, heirs and next-of-kin. I hereby give my permission for emergency treatment for my child and assume financial responsibility for such treatment. 

I grant to River City Community Sailing, LLC, the right to take photographs of my child and to use and to publish them in print and electronically.

Checks can be made out to: “River City Community Sailing” and mailed to RCCS. 105 Margaret Dr. Elizabeth CIty, NC 27909, or Venmo to @rivercity17, or paypal to rivercitysailingec@gmail.com.