Liability waiver.

01 — Acknowledgement of Risks

I fully acknowledge that some, but not all, of the risks of participating in the charter in which I am about to engage may include: (1) wind shear, inclement weather, lightning, variances and extremes of wind, weather and temperature; (2) my own sense of balance, physical condition, ability to operate equipment, swim and/or follow directions; (3) collision, capsizing, sinking or other hazard which results in wetness, injury, exposure to the elements, hypothermia, impact of the body upon the water, injection of water into my body orifices, and/or drowning; (4) the presence of and/or injury, illness or death resulting from insects, animals and marine life forms; (5) equipment failure, operator error, transportation accidents; (6) heat or sun related injuries or illness, including sunburn, sunstroke or dehydration; (7) fatigue, chill, and/or dizziness which may diminish my/our reaction time and increase the risk of an accident; (8) slippery decks and/or steps when wet.

02 — Charter-Specific Risks

I acknowledge risks specific to this charter: wakesurfing, wakeboarding, water skiing, kneeboarding, and similar towed board or ski activities; being towed behind the vessel by a rope, handle or boom and the falls, "wipeouts" and high-speed impact with the water that may result; riding on or being towed in inflatable tubes or other towable devices; entering and exiting the water and the vessel, including use of the swim platform and boarding ladder; contact with the wake, the vessel, the propeller, ballast or wake-shaping equipment, or other watercraft; swimming, diving and submersion in open water; sudden acceleration, deceleration, turning or maneuvering of the vessel; exposure to engine exhaust and carbon monoxide near the swim platform; striking submerged or floating objects, debris, rocks, docks, buoys or other vessels; and the conduct of other passengers and other operators on the waterway.

03 — Instruction & Fitness to Participate

I specifically acknowledge that I have been given instructions/training in the safe use of the type of equipment used during this charter to my complete satisfaction, I understand them fully, and I am physically and mentally able to participate in the charter which I am about to engage.

04 — Medical Disclosures

I understand that past or present medical conditions may be contraindicative to my participation in the charter/rental. I affirm that I am not currently suffering from a cold or congestion or have an ear infection. I affirm that I do not have any infectious disease or illness (e.g., COVID or similar variants). I affirm that I do not have a history of seizures, dizziness, or fainting, nor a history of heart conditions (e.g., cardiovascular disease, angina, heart attack). I further affirm that I do not have a history of respiratory problems (e.g., emphysema or tuberculosis). I affirm that I am not currently suffering from back, spine and/or neck injuries. I affirm that I am not currently taking medication that carries a warning about any impairment of my physical or mental abilities.

05 — Contractual / Express Assumption of Risk & Release

I fully agree to assume all responsibility for all the risks of the Travis Wake Charters charter/rental to which I am about to engage, whether identified above or not. I FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT I UNDERTAKE EVEN THOSE RISKS ARISING OUT OF THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES NAMED HEREIN. My/our participation in the charter is completely voluntary. I assume full responsibility for myself and any of my minor children for whom I am responsible, and I release, hold harmless, and covenant not to sue Travis Wake Charters LLC, its owners, employees, captains, instructors, and agents from any and all claims arising out of participation, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.