Acknowledgment of Risks
I acknowledge kayaking, entails known and inherent risks, as well as unknown/unanticipated risks which could result in illness or injury, including permanent disability, trauma, paralysis, death, drowning, mental or emotional injury, and severe social and economic losses which might result not only from own actions, inactions, or negligence, but also the actions, inactions, or negligence of others, the rules of play, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used.

Assumption of Responsibility
In recognition of the inherent risks of the activities which I or any minor children for which I am responsible, will engage in, I confirm that I am (we are) physically and mentally capable of participating in the activities and using the equipment.  I freely accept and assume all such risks, dangers, and hazards associated with kayaking, walking and swimming, and the possibility of personal and physical injury, accidents, death or property damage or any loss as result therefrom. I assume all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages and medical expenses following any such injury, permanent disability or death.

Release of Liability
I, for myself and any minor children for which I am parent, legal guardian or otherwise responsible, any heirs, personal representatives or assigns, personal representatives and estate do hereby release City Kayak: agents, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other person or entities acting in any capacity on behalf of its principals, and each and every landowner, municipal and/or government agency, and conservation trust upon whose property an activity is conducted, from all liability and waive any claims for damage arising from any cause whatsoever, including death.  

Other Clauses
City Kayak employees and other participants may photograph and film my participation in this activity for commercial and promotional purposes. This release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the California law. If any portion, clause or subclause is held invalid, I agree that the balance shall continue in full force and effect. I agree to pay the rescue fees if charged. City Kayak may impose late fee, use or sell the kayak if storage payment is delinquent.

Important Boating Rules
1. Larger boats have the right-of way. 2. Stay on one side in narrow waterways. 3. Avoid blind spots. 4. Punch through boat wakes. 5. Keep away from other boat’s backwash and structures in the bay.

Safety and Rescue Policy
In case of emergency call 911 and stay with your kayak. You must wear a life jacket for your protection. Beginners need to stay in protected areas. Each person is given a boundary based on the weather and capabilities. If you leave the above permitted route, you will be charged $100. City Kayak charges $50 per 30 minutes for rescues. US Coast Guard sets own rescue fees.

I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE, I UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT BELOW, AND I SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY.