Downtown Sailing Center

Statement of Responsibility and Liability

No boat belonging to the Downtown Sailing Center may leave the dock without:

  • At least one Recreational or Race Skipper aboard who has accepted responsibilities as the Designated Skipper in charge, or,
  • A certified U.S. Sailing Association Instructor aboard, or,
  • A sailor on board who is deemed to be fully qualified or who has accepted the responsibilities as Designated Skipper by the Executive Director

In keeping with maritime tradition and custom, the Designated Skipper in charge during any sailing activity shall be responsible for the safety of the boat and all aboard.

The following resolution with respect to liability of Designated Skippers was approved by the Board of Directors of the Downtown Sailing Center on February 6, 1995:

Be it resolved that with respect to any boat in his/her charge, a Designated Skipper shall be responsible for:

  • the first $500 of repair costs to a DSC boat and the first $1000 of repair costs to a non-DSC boat resulting from any boating activity involving such boats, and
  • all arrangements and logistics related to having any necessary repairs performed with respect to any damage resulting from the use of such boat.

Please indicate acceptance of the rules and regulations of the DSC with signature of initials below:

____ I have read and understand the Statement of Responsibility and Liability and agree to abide by the provisions.

____ I have read and understand the Safety Guidelines and agree to abide by these provisions.

____ I have read and understand the Liability Waiver and agree to abide by the provisions.

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