BLESSING OF THE FLEET
    Sponsored by the Beaufort Water Festival Commodores

    WHERE: Sea Wall of Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort, SC

    WHEN: Sunday,  July 25, 2021   

    TIME: 12:00 PM

    ​FEES: This event is free and open to commercial and pleasure boats. Pleasure boats must  register to compete for awards.

    AWARDS: 
    $100 Prize for Best Decorated Commercial Vessel
    $100 Prize for Best Decorated Pleasure Vessel
    $100 Prize for for Judge's Favorite Award
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    REGISTRATION FORM: 


    WAIVER:
    I certify that my boat or vessel is seaworthy and that as Captain, I will be responsible for it and my crew and passengers. I have all equipment required by the Coast Guard for a vessel of my size on board and a life jacket or flotation device meeting Coast Guard approval for each of my passengers. Also, I understand that I am responsible for my actions and those of any person on my vessel, before, during, or after this event. I also agree as Captain of the above-mentioned vessel; I will be held in account for any injury or accident arising from my participation and will not hold the Beaufort Water Festival Committee or its volunteers or members responsible. I further agree to follow the directions of the Coast Guard and Beaufort Water Festival Officials while participating in this event.

    WAIVER/RELEASE FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES INCLUDING COVID-19
    ASSUMPTION OF RISK / WAIVER OF LIABILITY / INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
    In consideration of being allowed to participate in BEAUFORT WATER FESTIVAL (BWF) and related events and 
    activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:
    1.  Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, 
    influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious 
    illness and death does exist; and,
    2.  I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM 
    THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
    3.  I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation as regards 
    protection against infectious diseases. If, however, I observe and any unusual or significant hazard during my 
    presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest 
    BWF official immediately; and,
    4.  I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE 
    AND HOLD HARMLESS BEAUFORT WATER FESTIVAL their officers, officials, agents, Coordinators, Directors, 
    volunteers and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, 
    owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL 
    ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE 
    NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
    I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND
    ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IF
    FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.