Free and editable. Add your business name, your river or site, and your state's required wording — then have an attorney review it.
State that a Coast Guard-approved PFD is provided and must be worn. Most water-rental claims involve a paddler who removed or never wore one.
If you rent without a guide, make the paddler confirm they are competent and on their own once they launch.
Acknowledge that wind, current, and weather can change and that the paddler accepts those conditions.
Separate the safety release from the rental-agreement terms (deposit, late return, damage) so each is clear.
Enforceability varies. See what applies where you operate.
Upload your waiver to EquipDash once. It then goes out automatically with every booking — customers sign on their phone, the signed copy attaches to the booking, and Dash Agents chase anyone who hasn't signed before they arrive.
KAYAK & CANOE WAIVER FAQ
General guidance for operators. Confirm the specifics for your state with a licensed attorney.
Contact UsYes — arguably more so, because there is no guide present. The waiver should make the paddler confirm they are competent and accept the risks of paddling unsupervised.
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