This is the usual yadayada ..... !
In the litiginous world in which we live, we regret to say that the North West Venturers’
Yacht Club has to issue a disclaimer.
We KNOW that no self respecting yotties would blame anybody else for their own short
comings, but just to be on the safe side the following are intended to ensure that
the North West Venturers Yacht Club (NWVYC) and its members accept absolutely no
responsibility for anything which may go wrong during any event, as an alleged consequence
of data contained in this web site or anywhere else in any Club publication or as
a result of any advice or comment given by any Club member, be they a committee member
or an ordinary member.
Members of the NWVYC, their guests and visitors, may use the facilities of the Club,
entirely at their own risk and by implication accept that:
- The Club will not accept any liability for damage to or loss of property belonging
to guests, their guests or visitors to the Club.
- The Club will not accept any liability for personal injury arising out of the use
of the facilities of the Club, or participation in any cruise, race or event organised
by the Club, whether sustained by members, their guests or visitors, whether or not
such damage or injury could have been attributed to, or was occasioned by, the neglect,
default or negligence of any of the officers, committee or servants of the Club.
- Before inviting any guests or visitors to participate in events organised by the
Club, members will draw their attention to this rule.
- Persons who take part in Club activities and events declare that they are physically
fit to go to sea (in possibility changing conditions) that the possible dangers have
been explained to them and that they understand that in the event of personal injury
or other loss, no responsibility will lie with the event organisers.
- Persons under the age of 16 must have written authority signed by a parent or guardian
acknowledging that the above conditions have been read and agreed.
- In the case of the Crew List, the Club warns all applicant crew and skippers that
in providing this list it is not warranting the seaworthiness of yachts or the competence
of crew or skippers. Applicants should satisfy themselves as to seaworthiness and
competence and should also make their own insurance arrangements.
- Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in Club
publications, no liability can be accepted for damage or injury, however caused,
arising out of any error of omission or commission.
If you are new to sailing, remember that the sport is inherently risky and that the
skipper is at all times responsible for the boat and its crew. Rescue or recovery
from a situation can itself be slow, dangerous and uncertain. In other words, even
if you are sailing in company, don't expect anybody else to get you out of trouble
- they may have their own problems to attend to!
That said, not many yotties are killed each year!