Terms & Conditions
REFUND/TRANSFER POLICYThere are NO REFUNDS if you can't make it or choose not to race. You can transfer your entry to someone else.
If the event is cancelled late due to a natural disaster, extreme weather or for any other safety reason there will be no refund.
If the event organisers cancel the event for other reasons. You will get a full refund.
I have read this agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up rights by signing it and have signed it freely and without any inducement or assurance of any nature and intend it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid the balance, shall continue in full force and effect.
1. I the undersigned have paid the entry fee to participate in the Bhutty Moore-Morial Race. This represents that I am an experienced paddler, fully acquainted with the sport of ocean paddling and therefore qualified to participate.
2. It is understood that the race will be 30 to 35km long and that this will require two to four plus hours of strenuous paddling in either completely flat to very rough ocean conditions.
3. I acknowledge and understand the nature of ocean paddling and that I am qualified, in good health, in proper physical condition to participate in such an activity and willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions of participation.
4. I understand that participating in ocean paddling involve risk and dangers of damage to personal property and serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, parallelisation, or even death. These risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the activity, or the condition in which the activity takes place.
5. It is understood that the decision to hold a race of this nature does not mean that the conditions are safe for all paddlers’ abilities and crafts. I have personally assessed the water and weather conditions on the day and have made my own decision to participate in this event. I further agree and warrant that if at any time I believe conditions to be unsafe for my ability, I will immediately notify the nearest official and discontinue further participation in the event.
6. I certify that I am a competent swimmer, able to perform a self-rescue if I come off my craft. I certify that my craft is seaworthy, that I will be wearing/or carrying appropriate clothing for all conditions and that I will have on board all up to date safety gear as required and outlined under the safety equipment requirements.
7. I authorise my name, voice, picture, video and information on this entry form to be used without payment to me in any broadcast, telecast, promotion, advertising, or any other way pursuant to the Privacy Act 1993.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
I/we understand the nature of this event. I/we agree that I/we enter at my/our own risk and take full responsibility for my/our safety and actions during the event. I/we therefore do not hold the organisers or any of their agents responsible for any damage or injury sustained to me/our or my/our property during the event.