I,       Name   declare that I am 18 years of age or older, and consent {nameOf42} to participate in the 8th Middle Island Cup 2026 with below terms & conditions. 

2. I      Name   declare that the participant has full knowledge of the risks involved and is well prepared; physically and sufficiently fit to undergo the 8th Middle Island Cup 2026. He / She does not suffer from any illnesses that render him / her unfit for this race.  

3. I      Name   declare that the participant is able to swim 50m in open water and tread water for 5 minutes in light clothing or the participant will be required to wear a PFD, which will be provided by the organizer.

4. I      Name   agree that the participant has strict compliance with all rules, regulations, requirements & instructions related to this race and the participant should be responsible for any death, personal injury or loss to property if such is caused by the violation of the regulations, requirements & instructions by participant.  

5. I      Name   hereby agree that if the participant suffers damage, death or personal injury as a result of participating in this Race, he / she shall not hold the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, the appointed officials, staff, employees and volunteers liable for any claim or demand arising from the death, personal injury, damage or loss to property of the participant whereby such is not caused by negligence of RHKYC and he / she makes this agreement in full knowledge of the risks inherent in this race.  

6. I      Name   agree to pay the costs or replacement for any damages to RHKYC equipment caused by the participant.  

7. I and the participants in RHKYC Rowing and Paddle Sports event/race grant to RHKYC, at no cost, the absolute right and permission in perpetuity to use our image and likeness in any media for the sole purposes of advertising, promoting, reporting and disseminating information regarding this race. If we do not permit our images to be used in this manner on separate document, we will notice the organizer (RHKYC Rowing and Paddle Sport department) in advance.

8 Medical Declaration: It is our responsibility to make known any potential medical conditions that may affect our own safety and performance during the above Event/Race and will inform RHKYC of any subsequent conditions that the activity leader should be aware of.