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1. |
I understand scuba diving has inherent risks and dangers associated therewith, including
but not limited to risks associated with equipment failure, perils of the sea, acts
of fellow diver and , I specifically assume such risks.
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2. |
I acknowledge that I am a certified scuba diver trained in safe diving practices
and have practiced my diving skills within the last year. |
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3. |
I will inspect all of my equipment prior to diving and will notify Nekton Diving
Cruises, Inc., if any of my equipment is not functioning properly. |
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4. |
I will not hold Nekton Diving Cruises, LLC., or any of its officers, employees,
instructors, agents or dive vessels responsible for my failure to inspect my equipment
prior to diving. |
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5. |
I acknowledge that I am physically fit to scuba dive and snorkel and, I will not
hold Nekton Diving Cruises, LLC, or any of its officers, employees, instructors,
agents or dive vessels responsible if I am injured as a result of heart problems,
lung problems, or other illnesses or medical problems which occur while diving and/or
snorkeling. |
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6. |
I will remain with my buddy at all times. |
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7. |
I will immediately stop my dive if: (1) I feel uncomfortable with my diving abilities;
and/or (2) Diving conditions are worse than I have been trained or have experience
for. |
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8. |
I will inflate my buoyancy system any time I am on the surface, even if just for
a few moments. |
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I will have a snorkel, submersible pressure gauge and an alternate air source and
power inflator hose minimum 25 pounds lift buoyancy system on all dives. |
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10. |
At no less than 1,000 PSI, I will safely return to the surface with my buddy and
assure the location of the boat. |
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11. |
I will arrive on board the boat with a minimum of 500 PSI still remaining in my
tank on each dive. |
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12. |
I feel competent in self rescue techniques and in giving aid to my buddy. |
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13. |
If I become distressed on the surface, I will immediately drop my weight belt and
inflate my B.C. for permanent flotation assistance. |
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14. |
I understand I have a duty to exercise reasonable care for my own safety and agree
to do so. |
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15. |
I am aware of the dangers of holding my breath while diving and will not hold Nekton
Diving Cruises, Inc., or any of its officers, employees, instructors, agents or
dive vessels responsible if I am injured doing so. |
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I fully understand and am aware that the dive boat has limited medical facilities
and that in the event of illness or injury, appropriate medical care must be summoned
by radio and that treatment will be delayed until I can be transported to a proper
medical care facility. |
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Nekton Diving Cruises, LLC, has made no representation to me, implied or otherwise,
that they or their crew can or will perform safe rescues or render first aid. In
the event I show signs of distress or call for aid, I would like assistance and
will not hold Nekton Diving Cruises, Inc., its crew, dive-boats or passengers responsible
for their actions in attempting the performance of a rescue or first aid. |
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It is my intention by this instrument to exempt and relieve Nekton Diving Cruises,
LLC., or any of its officers, employees, instructors, agents or dive vessels, from
any and all liability for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death caused
by negligence or otherwise, and I assume all risk in connection with snorkeling
and scuba diving activities and instruction. |
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I have read the foregoing in its entirety and agree to the terms and conditions
hereinabove set forth on behalf of myself, my heirs and personal representatives. |