2026 U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament Application

Captains Release of Liability Part 1- Read Before Signing. Sign by Typing Boat Captain Name, Address, Emergency Phone Number and Date in Text Box.-In consideration for permission to voluntarily participate in tournaments, events, programs and related activities conducted by Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce dba U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament, I acknowledge, appreciate and agree that: 1. The risk of injury, disability, death, loss or damage to my person or property from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and, 2. I have been advised and have had the opportunity to seek legal counsel with respect to the legal effect of this document; and, 3. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL RISKS REFERRED TO ABOVE, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF U.S. OPEN KING MACKEREL TOURNAMENT THEIR OFFICERS, OFFICIALS, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, AGENTS, AND/OR EMPLOYEES, OTHER PARTICIPANTS, AND SPONSORING AGENCIES, SPONSORS, ADVERTISERS, SOUTHPORT-OAK ISLAND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND, IF APPLICABLE, OWNERS AND LESSORS OF PREMISES AND PROPERTY USED TO CONDUCT THE EVENT (“RELEASEES”) OR OTHERS, AND ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR RISKS ARISING FROM MY PARTICIPATION; AND, 4. I willingly agree to comply with the terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the immediate attention of the nearest official; and, 5. I, FOR MYSELF AND ON BEHALF OF MY HEIRS, ASSIGNS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND NEXT OF KIN, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS RELEASEES, WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, WHICH I SUFFER OR WHICH I AM FOUND TO HAVE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY MY NEGLIGENCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, OR OTHERWISE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. 6. As the only authorized operator of the boat provided for the U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament, I have inspected and acknowledge that the watercraft provided is seaworthy and meets all current U.S. Coast Guard safety requirements. Furthermore, I understand that the same watercraft provided must meet the minimum length limits, combustion engine design restrictions, hull design requirements, minimum and or maximum horsepower ratings, and be appropriately equipped to ensure the safety of any and all anglers participating as outlined by the U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament rules and guidelines. I agree to have the watercraft inspected at any time by a designated Tournament Director for the tournament. I further agree it is not the responsibility of the tournament to carry general liability insurance on my watercraft.