Safety Policies
I/We certify that the participant and crew are able to swim 50 yards unassisted and tread water for 5 minutes.
I/We understand and agree to wear a Coast Guard Approved personal flotation device (PFD) and full closure
shoes at all times I either in the boats or on the docks and site. I/We agree to assume the obligations for the
expenses of repair and/or replacement of damaged program equipment that is attributable to me (or my child's)
or my crew's reckless or irresponsible behavior. I/We understand that the participant may be removed from the
program without refund if his or her behavior is deemed inappropriate or unacceptable pursuant to Pleasant Bay Community Boating's (PBCB)
rules, which I/We have read and agree to abide by them. I/We recognize that minors must stay with an instructor
or parent at all times when they are on PBCB premises; therefore, the participant will be dropped off close to
the program's starting time and will be picked up promptly after the program completion time.
Parent Handbook
I/We have read the Parent and Family Handbook, located at https://pbcb.cc/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/11.-FAMILY-HANDBOOK-DRAFT-2020.pdf.
I/We agree to abide by all policies therein.
Assumption of Risk
I/We agree to assume all risks and accept full responsibility associated with my (or my child's) participation in
the Pleasant Bay Community Boating Programs. Pleasant Bay is a dynamic body of water, upon
which weather conditions may change dramatically; I/We hereby acknowledge and accept full responsibility
associated with foreseen and unforeseen risks inherent in such activities. I/We acknowledge that sailing or
paddling is a hazardous action sport which can cause death by numerous causes including, but not limited to,
drowning, hypothermia, and other severe injury. I/We further acknowledge that permanent disfigurement and/or
disability can result from sailing due to broken bones, lacerations, contusions, skin puncture and other injuries.
Release of Liability
I/We hereby release and waive any right to any and all claims, causes of action, damages, judgments, costs
or expenses arising from my/our participation in this program regardless of cause, including but not limited
to any action or negligent action of the undersigned, the Town of Harwich, Pleasant Bay Community Boating, Inc., and the officers, directors, trustees, staff, employees and agents of Pleasant Bay Community Boating, Inc. or any other program participant.
I/We further agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Town of Harwich and Pleasant Bay Community Boating, Inc., and the officers, directors, trustees, staff, employees and agents of these organizations or representatives ("indemnitees") from any and all liability for injury or death or other
loss of any kind suffered by me (or my child) or my crew in connection with this program, regardless of
cause, including the action or negligent action of the undersigned, the indemnitees or any other program
participant.
Payment Policies
Payment plans are available! Payment in full is due by April 1st to continue holding your reservation. Notice of cancellation must be made at least 8 weeks prior to the start of the session to receive a full refund. Notice of cancellation after that time, and until 4 weeks prior to the start of the session, will result in a 50% refund. There will be no refunds within 4 weeks of the start of a session. All refunds and changes are subject to a $100.00 fee.
Medical Emergencies
I/We, an adult of 18 years or older (and parent or guardian of minor, where applicable), as a
participant in the subject activity, hereby consents to medical treatment where the undersigned is unable to
consent to such treatment.
Photo / Media Waiver
I hereby grant permission to Pleasant Bay Community Boating, Inc. (PBCB)
or assigned photographer the irrevocable right and unrestricted permission with respect to photographic images
of me or my child as indicated above at the PBCB, on boats or docks, or in which I may be included with others, to
use and/or publish individually or in conjunction with any printed matter, in any and all media, and for any legal
purpose whatsoever, including but not limited to illustration, promotion, exhibition, publication, advertising and
trade. Furthermore, I consider PBCB the sole and complete owner of any such photographs. I warrant I have the
right to authorize these uses and hereby agree to hold PBCB harmless of any and all liability in perpetuity. I understand that if I wish to OPT OUT of this photo release, that I must sign an OPT OUT form in the office.
