Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Country

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Your location (City, State, Country)

Age as of Aug 9, 2025 (must be 18 or older)

Award Category

Wetsuit Male

Wetsuit Female

No Wetsuit Male

No Wetsuit Female

Select your preferred shirt size

Shirts are men’s/unisex (crew neck) or women’s (v-neck) cotton. We will do our best to provide the size selected, but it is not guaranteed. See size chart/images at the end of this page.

Emergency contact name and relationship to you

Phone number of emergency contact

Country

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I have a personal kayaker

Yes

Name of kayaker

Kayaker must also complete their own kayaker registration form. Kayaker must be experienced in ocean kayaking and attest to their ability to self rescue.

* SWIMMER ATTESTATIONS *

This is a difficult open-ocean swim

I understand that this is a difficult open-ocean swim during which I will experience challenging conditions (cold water temperature, swimming in swells, windy conditions, swimming close to shore, etc). I attest that I have sufficient ocean swimming experience to successfully complete this swim.

I can swim 1 mile in open water in 35 minutes

I attest that I can swim 1 mile in open water in 35 minutes or less.

There is a 2 hour cutoff

I understand that there is a 2 hour cutoff for completing this event after which I may be pulled from the water at the discretion of an event official. I understand that if I am pulled from the water for any reason I will be transported to York Town Dock #2 and transportation will be arranged by the event organizers to be brought to the finish area as soon as possible.

This is a cold water swim

I understand that this is a cold water swim (55-63°F) and attest that I have experience swimming in cold water.

Wetsuit is required

I understand that a wetsuit is required for this swim, unless I receive written permission from the Event Director prior to the event date. No requests will be accepted on the day of the event.

I am requesting permission to swim without a wetsuit

The Event Director will contact you for further information if YES is selected. I understand that if the Event Director denies my request to swim without a wetsuit that I will have the option to swim in a wetsuit, have my registration fee donated, or be offered a refund.

Yes

Swim buoy required

I understand that a personal swim buoy must be worn for the duration of the swim and that I am responsible for bringing my own swim buoy. Swim buoys will not be provided at the event.

No refund due to cancellation

I understand that a cancellation of this swim may occur at the sole discretion of the Event Director due to weather or other factors. I accept that there will be no cancellation date or refund of my registration fee in this case. Please see Swimmer FAQs for typical cancellation parameters. In the event of cancellation net proceeds will be donated to the designated non-profit organizations.

Emails and photography:

Updates via email and text

I consent to receiving updates about the Nubble Lighthouse Swim via email and text.

Event will be photographed

I understand that this event will be photographed and that images in which I appear may be used for the GoMOWSA website or other promotional purposes.

* WAIVER *

By submitting this form, I agree to abide by all of the requirements contained herein. WARNING: READ CAREFULLY! THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER OF LEGAL RIGHTS AND DEPRIVES YOU OF THE RIGHT TO SUE. DO NOT SIGN THIS AGREEMENT UNLESS YOU HAVE READ IT IN ITS ENTIRETY. SEEK THE ADVICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF ITS EFFECT.

NUBBLE LIGHTHOUSE SWIM ASSUMPTION OF RISK for Swimmer Participants

IN CONSIDERATION of the opportunity to participate in the Nubble Lighthouse Swim (the "Event"), I, for myself, and on behalf of my spouse, children, parents, guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, hereby agree to and make the following contractual representations pursuant to this Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement (the "Agreement"); 1. I hereby represent that (i) I am in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in the Event; and (ii) I am not under the influence of alcohol or any illicit or prescription drugs which would in any way impair my ability to safely participate in the Event. I agree that it is my sole responsibility to determine whether I am sufficiently fit and healthy enough to participate in the Event. 2. I understand and acknowledge the risks, and the physical and mental rigors associated with the Event. I understand that participation involves risks and dangers which include, without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis and death; loss or damage to property; exposure to extreme ocean conditions and circumstances; accident, illness, contact or collision with other participants, spectators, marine vehicles, marine life or other natural or manmade objects; dangers arising from adverse weather conditions; imperfect course conditions; water conditions; equipment failure; inadequate safety measures; participants of varying skill levels; situations beyond the immediate control of the Event Organizers; and other undefined harm or damage which may not be readily foreseeable, and other presently unknown risks and dangers ("Risks"). I understand that these Risks may be caused in whole or in part by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Event, or the acts, inaction or negligence of the Released Parties defined below, and I hereby expressly assume all such Risks and responsibility for any damages, liabilities, losses or expenses which I incur as a result of my participation in the Event. 3. I agree to be familiar with and abide by the Rules and Regulations established for the Event. I also accept sole responsibility for my own conduct and actions while participating in the Event, and the condition and adequacy of my equipment. 4. I hereby Release, Waive and Covenant Not to Sue, and further agree to Indemnify, Defend and Hold Harmless the following parties: Gulf of Maine Open Water Swimming Association, the Event Organizers and Promoters, Event Directors, Safety Committee, Medical Staff, Sponsors, Advertisers, the Town of York, The Ellis Park Trust, The Michael Phelps Foundation, Local Organizing Committees, Venues and Property Owners upon which the Event takes place, York Law Enforcement, Fire Department and Public Safety departments Agencies and other Public Entities providing support for the Event, and each of their respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, officers, directors, partners, shareholders, members, agents, employees and volunteers (Individually and Collectively, the "Released Parties" or "Event Organizers"), with respect to any liability, claim(s), demand(s), cause(s) of action, damage(s), loss or expense (including court costs and reasonable attorney fees) of any kind or nature ("Liability") which may arise out of, result from, or relate to my participation in the Event, including claims for Liability caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Released Parties. I further agree that if, despite this Agreement, I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim for Liability against any of the Released Parties, I will indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of the Released Parties from any such Liability which any may be incurred as the result of such claim. I hereby warrant that I have read this Agreement carefully, understand its terms and conditions, acknowledge that I will be giving up substantial legal rights by signing it (including the rights of my spouse, children, parents, guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns), acknowledge that I have signed this Agreement freely and voluntarily, without any inducement, assurance or guarantee, and intend for my signature to serve as confirmation of my complete and unconditional acceptance of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement represents the complete understanding between the parties regarding these issues and no oral representations, statements or inducements have been made apart from this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

Nubble Lighthouse Swim SWIMMER Registration 2025

Women’s t-shirt sizing

Men’s/unisex t-shirt sizing

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