hereby affirm that I am a certified diver or a student diver under the supervision of a certified SCUBA instructor, and that I thoroughly understand the hazards of SCUBA diving, or am a snorkeler/passenger that also understands those hazards occurring during transportation/boat travel to and from dive site. I understand that these hazards include, but are not limited to, air expansion injuries, drowning, decompression sickness, slipping or failing while on board, being cut or stuck by boat while in the water, injuries occurring while getting on or off about, and other perils of the sea. By signing this release, I certify that I am fully aware of and expressly assume these and all other risks involved in making such a dive(s) or snorkeling tour, whether conducted recreationally or part of a class. I understand and agree that neither the Divemaster, crew members or captain, or owner of the vessel, nor the vessel, nor the training association of instructor, nor the owners, officers, employees, agents or assigns or assigns of the above listed individuals and/or entities (hereinafter “released parties”) may be held liable or responsible in any way for any occurrence on this dive/snorkel trip with may result in personal injury, property damage, wrongful death or damages to me or my family, heirs, or assigns, that may occur as a result of the negligence of any party, including the released parties, whether passive or active. I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this liability release or that I have obtained the written consent of my parent or guardian.
by this instrument, do hereby exempt and release all the above entities and/or individuals from all liability and responsibility for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death, however caused, including, but not limited to, product liability or the negligence of the released parties, whether they are passive or active. I acknowledge that I have read all the above, fully understand the potential dangers incidental to engaging in this boat trip/scuba dive/snorkelling tour, I am fully aware of the legal consequences of signing this instrument, and that I understand and agree that this document is legally binding and will preclude me from recovering monetary damages from the above listed entities and/or individuals, whether specifically named or not, for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death caused by product liability or the negligence of the released parties, whether passive or active.
