Scuba Diving, Snorkelling And Boating Waiver (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

BOAT TRAVEL, SNORKELLING AND SCUBA DIVING

PARTICIPANT OBLIGATIONS

VOLUNTARY RELEASE, WAIVER, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Each person participating in this activity has obligations under the Workplace Health and Safety

_____________________________________________________, understand that the purpose of signing

(Print Name)

Queensland (WHSQ) legislation to assist the crew in making this a safe trip and to reduce the possibility

this document is to exempt and release North Stradbroke Island Operations PTY LTD, nor International PADI, Inc.,

of injury or accident. Your assistance is required in the following…

nor its affiliate or subsidiary corporations, their owners, employees, agents, and associated personnel, and their boats

(whether owned, operated, leased or chartered), hereinafter referred to as “released parties”, and to hold these entities

Listen carefully and understand the briefings, directions and respect the advice of those

harmless from any and all liabilities arising as a consequence of the following, or any other acts or omissions on their

part, including but not limited to negligence of any type.

supervising the activities.

Participate in head-count procedures by signing the log sheet immediately on return to the

I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE INHERENT RISKS INVOLVED WITH SNORKELLING, SCUBA

DIVING AND BOATING, included but not limited to heart attack, panic, hyperventilation, drowning, air expansion,

boat. Divers are also required to report accurate details of their maximum depth, bottom time,

decompression sickness, equipment failure, perils of the sea, harm caused by marine creatures (including bites), being

and remaining cylinder pressure.

cut or struck by a boat while in the water, acts of fellow participants, entering and exiting the water, boarding or

disembarking boats, and activities on the beach and I hereby assume such risks.

Comply with WHSQ Recreational Diving Code of Practice. All certified divers engaging in

I WILL INSPECT ALL OF MY OWN AND RENTED EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO THE ACTIVITY. I will not hold

recreational diving should wear:

the Released Parties responsible for my failure to inspect my own and rented equipment or if I choose to dive with

High visibility signalling device (Safety Sausages).

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equipment that may not be functioning properly.

Regulator fitted with an alternate air source.

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I fully understand that the involved boat has limited medical facilities and that in the event of illness or injury

Mask, snorkel (attachable or attached to the mask) and fins.

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appropriate medical care must be summoned by radio and treatment will be delayed until I can be transported to a

proper medical facility. I agree in advance to these conditions. The participating dive store and/or boat have made no

BCD with a low-pressure inflator.

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representation to me implied or otherwise that they or their crew can or will perform safe rescues or render first aid.

Audible signalling device (whistle).

In the event I show signs of distress or call for aid I would like assistance and will not hold the Released Parties, their

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crew, dive boats or passengers responsible for their actions in attempting the performance or rescue or first aid.

Appropriate wet suit for dive conditions.

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It is my intention by this instrument to give up my right to sue all persons or entities referred to herein, whether

A dive computer and pressure gauge OR submersible time/depth and pressure gauge.

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specifically named or not, and it is also my intention to exempt and release all released parties and to hold these

(It is NOT acceptable for divers to share dive computers or gauges on a dive)

entities harmless from any and all liability for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death or other damage to

me or my family, heirs, caused by negligence or gross negligence and I assume all risk in connection with

Make all dives no-decompression dives. Divers not using a computer are required to be

snorkelling, scuba diving and boating activities, including but not limited to the maintenance of the equipment or

proficient in dive table usage and allow a margin of safety. Divers using a computer are

organisation of this activity.

recommended to not dive within 10 minutes of your no-decompression limits. If

I give North Stradbroke Island Operations Pty Ltd and agents acting on behalf and/or for North Stradbroke Island

decompression limits are exceeded, upon surfacing the diver must remain out of the water for

Operations Pty Ltd full permission to use images taken of me, I give full permission for North Stradbroke Island

Operations Pty Ltd to reproduce, alter, use and re-use any image, picture or reproduction for all media.

at least 6 hours prior to making another dive.

I have carefully read this contract in its entirety, fully understand its contents, my participation in this activity is

Adhere to the buddy system throughout every dive/snorkel unless certified (Self-Reliant).

entirely at my own risk and agree to the terms and conditions of this contract on behalf of myself, my heirs, and my

Plan your dive and dive plan. Dive time and depth plans must not be exceeded. A maximum

personal representatives. I have read and understand the PARTICIPANT OBLIGATIONS and agree to adhere to

safe diving practices and dive within the limits of my certification level. I further state that I am of lawful age and

dive time of 50 minutes is from surface to surface and includes your safety stop on every

legally competent to sign this liability release, or that I have obtained the written consent of my parent or guardian.

dive, usually at 5 metres/15 feet for 3 minutes or longer. Divers are to monitor air pressure and

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING PARAGRAPHS, FULLY UNDERSTAND THE

return to the boat with a minimum of 50-bar left in your tank.

POTENTIAL DANGERS INCIDENTAL TO THIS TRIP AND ACTIVITY(IES), AM FULLY AWARE OF THE

LEGAL CONSEQUENCES OF SIGNING THIS INSTRUMENT, AND THAT I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE

Limit maximum depth to my level of training and experience.

THAT THIS DOCUMENT IS LEGALLY BINDING AND WILL PRECLUDE ME FROM RECOVERING

Be a SAFE Diver – Slowly Ascend From Every Dive.

MONETARY DAMAGES FROM THE ABOVE LISTED ENTITIES AND/OR INDIVIDUALS, WHETHER

SPECIFICALLY NAMED OR NOT, FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL

Ask the Manta Crew to Explain the dive/snorkel plan if I do not understand. Dive plans are

DEATH CAUSED BY PRODUCT LIABILITY OR THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES,

best written on your dive slate and taken with you on the dive for reference underwater.

WHETHER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE.

10. If you do not understand anything contained in this statement, then please discuss it with the

_____________________________________

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Manta Crew. If you are a minor

a parent or guardian must also sign.

Participant’s Signature

Date (Day/Month/Year)

(under18 years of age),

__________________________________________

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Signature of Parent or Guardian (if Participant under 18 years)

Date (Day/Month/Year)

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