ATLANTIC BEACH DIVING SERVICES

COMPLETE LIABILITY RELEASE

 

  1. I UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT IS TO EXEMPT AND RELEASE ATLANTIC BEACH DIVING SERVICES, WADE D. BROUGHMAN, AL VOGT, M/V MUTINY, ITS EMPLOYEES, ITS AGENTS, AND ITS BOATS (WHETHER OWNED, LEASED, OR CHARTERED) AND TO HOLD THESE ENTITIES HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABLILTIES ARISING AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE FOLLOWING, OR ANY ACTS OR OMISSIONS ON THEIR PART, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE.
  2. I am a certified diver or a student diver under the supervision of an instructor and have been taught and understand that scuba diving has inherent risks and dangers associated therewith, including but not limited to, risks associated with my physical fitness and preparedness to dive, diving related injuries and illnesses, equipment failure, perils of the sea, aquatic animal bites, stings,  or adverse reactions, and acts of fellow divers, which cause injury or death and I SPECIFICALLY  ASSUME SUCH RISKS.
  3. I have been diving within the past year or am currently participating in a refresher course, or I am a student under the instruction of a dive professional.
  4. I acknowledge that I am physically fit to scuba dive and snorkel and I will not hold any of the above named persons or entities responsible if I am injured as a result of heart problems, lung problems, or other illnesses or medical problems which occur while boating,  diving, and/or snorkeling.
  5. I do not have in my possession any illegal drugs, nor am I taking, nor have I recently consumed any drugs or medications that are contraindications for diving.  I am not under the influence of alcohol, nor am I suffering its aftereffects (i.e., hung over).
  6. Prior to leaving the dock, I will inspect all equipment to be used.  I will notify the above named persons if any equipment is not functioning properly.  I will not hold Atlantic Beach Diving Services, Wade D. Broughman, Al Vogt, M/V Mutiny or any of is employees, agents or boats responsible for my failure to inspect equipment prior to diving.
  7. I will be present at and attentive to the safety briefing given by the dive master and boat captain and if there is anything that I do not understand or have been taught differently, I will notify the boat captain immediately.
  8. I understand I have a duty to plan and carry out my own dive and to be responsible for my own safety and the safety of my buddy.  I WILL REMAIN WITH MY BUDDY AT ALL TIMES.
  9. I will start my ascent at the end of each dive with enough air to guarantee being on the boat with a minimum of 500 psi remaining. 
  10. I will immediately stop my dive and return to the boat if I feel uncomfortable with my diving abilities, and/or if diving conditions are worse than those for which I have been trained or for which I have experience.
  11. I am aware of the dangers of holding my breath while diving and of the dangers associated with rapid ascents and will not hold the above named persons or entities responsible for such acts and agree to assume these risks.
  12. If I become distressed, I will IMMEDIATELY make a controlled ascent, drop my weights, inflate my B.C. for positive flotation assistance and if I want or need assistance from the boat, I will communicate proper “diver needs assistance” signals.
  13. I fully understand and am aware that the boat has limited first aid equipment and that in the event of illnesses or injury, appropriate medical help must be summoned by radio and that treatment will be delayed until I can be transported to a proper medical care facility, I agree to assume these risks.
  14. IT IS MY INTENTION BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT TO GIVE UP MY RIGHT TO SUE ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES REFERRED TO HEREIN, WHETHER SPECIFICALLY NAMED OR NOT, AND IT IS ALSO MY INTENTION TO EXEMPT AND RELIEVE ATLANTIC BEACH DIVING SERVICES, WADE D. BROUGHMAN, AL VOGT, M/V MUTINY, ITS EMPLOYEES, ITS AGENTS, AND ITS BOATS AND TO HOLD THESE ENTITIES HARMLESS FROM ANY LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE.  I ASSUME ALL RISKS IN CONNECTION WITH BOATING, SNORKELING, AND SCUBA DIVING ACTIVITIES.
  15. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOREGOING IN ITS ENTIRETY AND AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS HEREIN ABOVE SET FORTH ON BEHALF OF MYSELF, MY HEIRS, AND MY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES.  I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY IT FROM THE DATE OF MY SIGNATURE FOREVER INTO THE FUTURE.  THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES LISTED ON THIS FORM.

 

 Date(s):  __________________________________                                         Signature:  _______________________________________

 

 Certification Agency: ___________  Cert. #:  ____________                          Print name:  ______________________________________

 

 Local Accommodations:  ______________________________                          Permanent Address:  _____________________________

 

 Emergency Contact Name:  _____________________ #: ___________          City, State, Zip:  __________________________________

 

Parent or Guardian:  _________________________________                           Telephone Number:  ______________________________

***Passengers under 18 years of age must also have a parent’s signature***

 

Date of last dive:  ________________                        Total # of dives:   ____________                        # Ocean dives:  _______________­

 

Email address:   ______________________________________________________