Participation Form

Before continuing, please be sure you've read and understand the information provided on our New Skipper Information page: New Skipper Info

REQUEST FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 2023 CHRISTMAS SHIP PARADE

The undersigned party or parties (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Skipper") request permission to be included as participants in the above Christmas Ship Parade, which is organized by Christmas Ships, Inc., an Oregon nonprofit corporation ("CSI"). The skipper warrants and represents to CSI that they constitute all of the owners and operators of the vessel described below and that their participation shall include the use of that vessel.

New Members may require a ride-along with a board member if you can't attend a general session meeting. All members are required to provide vessel insurance information (see form for details). This is a requirement of our event insurance policy.

Skipper Info

Fields with a red "*" after the name are required.

First Name:*

Last Name:*

Name(s) (as you'd like it to appear on Appreciation Plaque):

Address:*

City:* State:* Zip:*

Phone Number:* Cell / Boat Phone Number:* Email:*

Vessel Info

Fields with a red "*" after the name are required.

Vessel Name:

Vessel Make:

Vessel Model:

Vessel Length:*

Vessel Type (Motor or Sail):*

Yacht Club Affiliation (if any):

Is this your first year parading with us?* Yes
No

If this is your first year, what convinced you to sign up?

State of Registration:*

State Registration Number (enter 'N/A' if documented):*

USCG Documentation No. (if applicable):

Vessel Insurance Company:*

Vessel Insurance Policy Number:*

Vessel Insurance Liability Coverage Amount*

Vessel Insurance Policy Coverage Begin Date*

Vessel Insurance Policy Coverage End Date*

Member Directory

Can we include your contact and basic boat information in a Christmas Ships Member Directory? Your information will only be accessible to other Christmas Ship members:* Yes No

Christmas Ship Info

Please tell us about your desired fleet and moorage needs. A representative of the Christmas Ships will get in touch with you. Fields with a red "*" after the name are required.

Fleet preference (choose one):*

Lighting Display Description (if known):

The Christmas Ships can provide free moorage near the parade routes. Will you need moorage?:* No Yes

Preferred Moorage Location (choose one):

If moorage is required on the Columbia River, please enter the desired dates here:

If moorage is required on the Willamette River, please enter the desired dates here:

If you have any additional comments / concerns /requests concerning moorage, let us know here:

The Skipper acknowledges and agrees that any acceptance of the Skipper for participation in the above parade of lighted Christmas Ships shall be contingent upon and in reliance upon the above representations, and upon agreement by the Skipper to the following:

To put safety above all other considerations in all activities. Unless exempt, all participants must have a valid Oregon Boater Education Card (or other state's equivalent).
To follow all instructions and directions from all operators of lead vessels and all officers, agents, or representatives of CSI. However, if any instructions or directions could result in or create a risk of damage or destruction to any property or injury or death to any person, the Skipper shall disregard the instructions and directions and take the safest course of action.
To comply with all requirements of law, all instructions and regulations established by the U.S. Coast Guard and all standards and requirements established for the safety of the above Parade of Lighted Christmas Ships.
At all times to maintain the Skipper's vessel and any other vessel which the Skipper may operate and all lighting decorations on the vessel in proper and safe condition. It is understood that the operations of the lead vessels and the officers, agents, and representatives of CSI will not inspect any vessel for safety or determine the skills, capacity, or condition or any operator of any participating vessel.
To accept full financial and other responsibility for all damage or destruction to property and injury or death to persons, directly or indirectly caused by the Skipper or the Skipper's vessel, and to indemnify, defend, and hold the owners and operators of all lead vessels and all officers, directors, agents, and representatives of CSI jointly and severally harmless for all damage or destruction to property (including, without limitation, damage to the Skipper's vessel) and for all injury or death to persons (including, without limitation, injury or death to the Skipper and all persons aboard the Skipper's vessel and any other vessel the Skipper may operate) directly or indirectly related to the participation of the Skipper or the vessel described herein in the above parade of lighted Christmas Ships regardless of the cause of such damage, destruction, death, or injury.
That you will decorate your boat with an appropriate display and bear the cost of such display as well as any boat operating expenses (Ex. fuel). Appropriate displays are ones that promote the spirit of joy and happiness. This should not include any political messaging or promotion of any organization (political, corporate, or church) or website other than the Christmas Ships. Ultimate determination of what is deemed appropriate will be made by CSI or its representatives.
That you will not operate as a commercial vessel. This includes, but is not limited to, offering rides “for sale.” However, rides may be donated, ex. for a charity auction.
That the obligations of the undersigned parties shall be joint and several. CSI, in its sole discretion, at any time shall have the exclusive right to determine whether and at what times and locations the Skipper or the Skipper's vessel will be permitted to participate in the above parade of lighted Christmas Ships, and the undersigned parties shall comply with such determinations.

Acknowledgment

Please check the box to indicate that you have read and agree to the requirements of becoming a Christmas Ships Skipper:*

Please check the box to indicate that you have read and understand the information provided on the New Skipper Info page.*

Please check the box to indicate that you understand that the Christmas Ships organization makes the final determination of whether or not each vessel or skipper is allowed to parade on each night of the parade.*

Verification

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