In consideration of participating in the Molokai Challenge, I, the owner, operator of the vessel/escort boat listed, recognizing and understanding the risks attached to such participation in said paddling race, assume all and every risk of personal injury of damage to myself, my property and for the crew, and therefore agree to hold harmless, Kanaka Ikaika Racing Association and all sponsors, their officers, agents, members, officials and participants arising out of my participation in said paddling race, regardless of cause. In addition, I warrant that I am competent to act as a skipper/captain of this vessel/escort/motorboat, and the vessel/escort/motorboat being used in this event is seaworthy. I further agree that I will accept the directions of race officials. I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS AND MEANING, AND SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE ACT. *