Liability Waiver
Last updated: April 25, 2026
What is the waiver?
Before getting on the water with us, every adult paddler signs a short legal release. A parent or legal guardian signs on behalf of any minor under 18. We use a digital waiver service (Smartwaiver) so most customers sign in advance from their phone. You can also sign in person at delivery on a tablet.
What does the waiver cover?
The waiver does three things:
- Acknowledges the risks. You confirm that you understand paddleboarding involves real risks — drowning, hypothermia, injury from falls or collisions, sun exposure, dehydration, contact with marine life, sudden weather, and equipment failure are all possible.
- Releases us from liability for inherent risks. You agree not to sue 30A Paddleboards LLC, its owners, employees, or agents for injury or damage that results from the inherent risks of paddleboarding. The release does not cover gross negligence or intentional misconduct on our part.
- Confirms you're physically capable. You confirm you can swim, are in reasonable health, and are not pregnant in your third trimester or recovering from recent surgery in a way that would make paddleboarding unsafe.
Required safety items
By Florida law and U.S. Coast Guard regulation, every paddleboard rental includes:
- A USCG-approved Type III personal flotation device (PFD) sized for each paddler
- A safety whistle
- An ankle leash for the board
Children under 6 are required by Florida law to wear the PFD at all times on the water. Adults are required to have one onboard the paddleboard, and we strongly recommend wearing it.
Substance use
Paddling under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or any impairing substance is prohibited and is grounds for immediate cancellation without refund. Florida BUI (Boating Under the Influence) statutes apply to paddleboards used outside designated swimming/surfing areas.
Photo and likeness release (optional)
The waiver includes an optional clause permitting us to use photos taken during your rental on our website and social media. You can decline this clause without affecting your rental.
Sign in advance
To save time on the beach, we'll send you a Smartwaiver link by SMS as soon as you book. Click it, sign on your phone, and you're set. If you don't sign in advance, our delivery team brings a tablet and walks you through it.
Questions about the waiver
If anything in the waiver concerns you, contact us before booking and we'll talk it through. We are not lawyers and cannot give you legal advice — if you need that, please consult an attorney.