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BLESSING OF THE FLEET
Sponsored by the Beaufort Water Festival Past Commodores
WHERE:
Sea Wall of Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort, SC
WHEN:
Sunday,
July 21, 2024
TIME:
12:00 PM
FEES:
This event is free and open to commercial and pleasure boats. Pleasure boats must register to compete for awards.
AWARDS:
$100 Prize for Best Decorated Commercial Vessel
$100 Prize for Best Decorated Pleasure Vessel
$100 Prize for for Judge's Favorite Award
REGISTRATION FORM:
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Indicates required field
Boat Name
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Owner's Name
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First
Last
Captain's Name
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First
Last
Email
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Phone Number
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Home Port
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Length
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Breadth
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Depth
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Type
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Commercial
Pleasure Boat
Please help the judges and officials identify your boat: (color, trim, type of boat, etc.):
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List anything that you think the officials or those at the blessing would find interesting
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Theme of Decoration
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Please list the names of any Captains, Crew or Boaters who died within the last year that you wish to be remembered in the ceremony
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WAIVER:
I certify that my boat or vessel is seaworthy and that as Captain, I will be responsible for it and my crew and passengers. I have all equipment required by the Coast Guard for a vessel of my size on board and a life jacket or flotation device meeting Coast Guard approval for each of my passengers. Also, I understand that I am responsible for my actions and those of any person on my vessel, before, during, or after this event. I also agree as Captain of the above-mentioned vessel; I will be held in account for any injury or accident arising from my participation and will not hold the Beaufort Water Festival Committee or its volunteers or members responsible. I further agree to follow the directions of the Coast Guard and Beaufort Water Festival Officials while participating in this event.
WAIVER/RELEASE FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES INCLUDING COVID-19
ASSUMPTION OF RISK / WAIVER OF LIABILITY / INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
In consideration of being allowed to participate in BEAUFORT WATER FESTIVAL (BWF) and related events and
activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:
1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA,
influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious
illness and death does exist; and,
2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM
THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation as regards
protection against infectious diseases. If, however, I observe and any unusual or significant hazard during my
presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest
BWF official immediately; and,
4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE
AND HOLD HARMLESS BEAUFORT WATER FESTIVAL their officers, officials, agents, Coordinators, Directors,
volunteers and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable,
owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL
ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE
NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND
ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IF
FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
I agree to the Waiver
*
Yes, I agree
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