Coastal Cleanup Day 2026

2026 Event Waiver

WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK, COVID-19 WAIVER, PHOTOGRAPHIC WAIVER

I, who wish to participate in a Sail Newport Event, agree to the following:

WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK
I, for myself and on behalf of my family, estate, heirs, executors, administrators, successors, assigns and next of kin (collectively, “I”) voluntarily agree to assume all risks associated with myself using the Sail Newport Facility at Fort Adams State Park including, but not limited to, all shoreside areas, all docks and piers, and at all times while on the water. In consideration for my participation in any activity at SN, I hereby agree, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to waive any and all claims against and to hold harmless, release, indemnify, and covenant not to sue, SN, DEM, the State of Rhode Island, and each of their affiliated companies, entities or subsidiaries, and their partners, employees, agents, representatives, volunteers, officers, directors, officials, sponsors, donors, and advertisers (collectively, the “Releasees”), from any and all loss, claim, liability or expense (“Claims”), including but not limited to Claims for property damage, personal injury, disability, illness or death, including but not limited to Claims arising from the alleged negligence of the Releasees, and Claims arising from the use of the facility for participation and practice for a regatta at Sail Newport.

PHOTOGRAPHIC WAIVER
Furthermore, I understand that by my participating in a regatta at Sail Newport, I automatically grant to the Organizing Authority and its sponsors the right in perpetuity to make, use and show, from time to time at their discretion, any motion pictures and live, taped or filmed television and other reproductions of me during the period of the competition or thereafter without compensation.

ACCEPTANCE
I understand that by indicating my acceptance of this form I am 18 years of age or older and I am creating a legally binding document and agree to be bound by the laws of R.I. where I will participate in a Sail Newport event.

Please consult legal advice for further clarification. Do not proceed with this form if you are not in agreement with its terms.