Whatis Pass the Handle (PTH)?
Pass the Handle is a day for water sports discovery. It was started back in July, 2014 by wakeboarders Shaun Murray and Zane Schwenk. The concept behind PTH is very simple, find someone who has yet to try water sports and introduce them to what the water has to offer. N.A.B.A. hopes to further Shaun and Zane’s vision by holding our own event to get people out on the water with a focus on safe towed water sports.
Come and enjoy a half day on the water behind a Moomba Ski and Wakeboard boat. All boaters and water enthusiast are welcome. The adventure will involve most of the water sports imaginable such as skiing, wakeboarding, knee boarding, inner tubing, and surfing. All skill levels are welcome. If you have never tried water sports, come on out and we will be happy to teach you!
What’s the catch?
N.A.B.A. asks that you make a donation of $20 per person. This money will go to covering fuel and equipment expenses. There will be a $10 discount for groups or families of 4 or larger.
Where can I signup?!
Sign up during any NABA event before July15th OR send an email ith your information. Fill out the forms below and turn them in by the date of the event. If we do not have your signed paperwork, you will not be allowed to participate. Please sign up as soon as you can. Space will be limited!
Dates and times are as follows, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, times will be rescheduled at the earliest convenience:
July 15th
Block 1: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Block 2: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Second date to be added if necessary
Block 1: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Block 2: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Blocks will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Please let us know what your preference is and we will contact you ASAP with your official time slot. Please see the “What to Bring” section on the last page for even more information.
Participant Information
Rider Name: ______D.O.B:_____\ ____\ ____
Address: ______
Phone: ______Email: ______
Preferred time slot:(check onebox)
Block 1 - 9:30am to 1:30pm Block 2 - 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
What water sport are you interested in? (Circle all that apply)
Wakeboarding Skiing Wake-surfing Knee-boarding Tubing
What is your skill level? (Circle 1)
None Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Not sure what your skill level is? See our simple guide on the last page!
Parents of young riders are encouraged to come along on the boat to take pictures, etc. No additional donation required. We just ask that you respect the captains and instructors.
Rules and regulations:
- A liability waver must be filled out, signed, and turned in for all passengers wishing to enjoy the watersports, prior to boarding.
- All participants under the age of 18 MUST have a parent or guardians signature.
- Emergency contact information MUST be provided.
- A lifejacket or PFD will be worn by the participant when being towed behind the boat. By state law ANY participant who is of age 8 or under, is required to wear a life jacket at ALL times.
- Lunch for the first block of time will not be provided. If needed, you may bring a small cooler with snacks and drinks. Please refrain from bringing any food items, etc. aboard that may cause unnecessary messes, stains, or present a hazard to others.NO GLASS CONTAINERS ALLOWED.
- Please be respectful of the boat owners/captains. If any issues should arise, such as, but not limited to: inclement weather, disregard for rules, unruly behavior, refusal to wear a life vest, etc. the captains reserve the right to suspend or shorten a participant’s time on their respective boat(s).
I, the undersigned, have read and am willing to comply with the rules and regulations above.
Signature:______Date:______
For participants under the age of 18:
Parent/Guadian:______Date:______
Please print name:______
Emergency Information
Emergency contact:______
Emergency phone #:______
Relation to contact:______
Liability Waiver
I, ______, being aware of my own health and physical condition, and having knowledge that my participation in any water sports activity may be hazardous to my health and well-being, am voluntarilyparticipating in the Pass the Handle event.
Having such knowledge, I hereby acknowledgethis and release any representatives, agents, and successors of NABA, including boat owners, from any and all liability for accidental injury or illness which I may incur as a result of participating in any of the Pass the Handle activities on the _____ of August, 2017, including but not limited to any and all claims for bodily injury, personal injury, pain and suffering, mental anguish, negligence, etc. I hereby assume all risks connected therewith and consent to participate in the Pass the Handle program.
I do not have any physical limitations, disabilities, ailments or impairments which affect my ability to participate in the Pass the Handle event.
Signature:______Date: ______
For participants under the age of 18:
I certify that I am the parent or guardian of the individual above, ______, a minor under the age of eighteen years. I have read and agree to comply withthe waiver above. I hereby allow my child to participate in the Pass the Handle activities.
Parent/Guardian Signature:______Date: ______
Please print name: ______
Media Waiver
I, the undersigned, hereby authorize representatives of North Alabama Boaters Association or N.A.B.A. to photograph me, take motion pictures of me, take video footage of me, and/or make electronic sound recordings of me (herein referred to as photographic or electronic reproductions).
I authorize the use of any such photographic or electronic reproductions of me for any purpose, including, but not limited to promotional and other public media as may be deemed appropriate by N.A.B.A. I understand that I may be identifiable from such photographic or electronic reproduction.
Signature:______Date: ______
Parent/Guardian Signature:______Date: ______
Skill Level Guide:
None – zero, zip, nada. You have no experience being towed by a boat, but that’s what you are here for. Let’s do this!
Beginner – you have been towed behind a boat. You may or may not have gotten up on a board yet, but aren’t comfortable crossing the wake.
Intermediate – you are comfortable being towed behind the boat, capable of crossing the wake, and are starting to learn simple tricks and jumps.
Advanced – you are so comfortable behind the boat that it is basically your second home. You can easily jump the wake.Tricks?You got‘em! You’re just here to catch some air!
What do I bring/do the day of?
- Please arrive no later than 15 minutes before your scheduled block of time. Look for the NABA flags near the small floating dock on the east side of the marina near the harbor entrance.
- Have your paperwork completely filled out and signed, if not already turned in.
- Please have your donation ready for NABA, if not already made.
- Personal lifejacket. If you do not have a life jacket let us know before the event, so that wemay have one on hand for you to use.
- Feel free to bring your own wakeboard if you have one.
- We suggest you bring the following items with you:
____Sunscreen____Towel____Snack
____Sunglasses/Hat____Camera____Bottle of water (or 2)
- Street clothes are perfectly fine for parents riding along just to take pictures.