Digital waivers for water sports businesses
Kayaking, paddleboarding, jet ski rentals, surfing lessons, boat tours — get every participant signed before they hit the water.
Sound familiar?
Paper doesn't survive near water
Docks, beaches, and marinas are the worst place for paper forms. One splash, one gust of wind, and your waivers are gone.
Rental turnover demands fast check-in
Kayaks and jet skis turn over every hour. Spending 10 minutes on paperwork between each rental kills your revenue per unit.
Drowning risk demands airtight documentation
Water sports carry life-threatening risk. Swimming ability and life jacket acknowledgment must be documented for every single participant.
How WaiverDrop helps
Participants sign before they arrive
Send the waiver link with booking confirmations. Participants sign at home — they show up, grab their gear, and launch.
Swimming ability and safety acknowledgment
Capture swimming proficiency, life jacket acknowledgment, and weather condition acceptance directly in the waiver. Cover your bases.
Works on the dock with zero paper
QR code on a waterproof sign at the dock or launch point. Walk-up customers sign on their phone in 30 seconds — no soggy clipboards.
Guardian signing for families
Parents sign for their kids in one flow. Perfect for family kayak trips, paddleboard lessons, and boat tours with minors.
Safety video before launch
Embed a required safety video covering life jacket usage, waterway rules, and emergency procedures. Participants watch before signing — even if they signed from home.
URL pre-fill from booking
Link from your booking confirmation with participant names and emails pre-filled. Seamless handoff from reservation to waiver signing — one click and done.
Three steps. That's it.
Create your water sports waiver
Start with our general liability template. Customize it for your activity — covering drowning risk, swimming ability, life jacket requirements, and weather conditions.
Share the link and post QR codes
Include the signing link in booking confirmations. Print waterproof QR code signs for the dock, rental counter, and launch area.
Participants sign in 30 seconds
Mobile-first signing works on any phone. Participants finish before the safety briefing ends. No paper anywhere near the water.
Frequently asked questions
- Are digital water sports waivers legally binding?
- Yes. WaiverDrop waivers are compliant with the ESIGN Act and UETA. We capture the signer's full name, signature, IP address, timestamp, and user agent — providing stronger legal evidence than a paper form that could get wet or lost.
- Can I capture swimming ability on the waiver?
- Yes. Customize your WaiverDrop waiver to include a swimming proficiency field (non-swimmer, beginner, intermediate, strong swimmer). You can also add required checkboxes for life jacket acknowledgment and weather condition acceptance.
- Does WaiverDrop work for jet ski and boat rentals?
- Yes. Our liability waiver template works for kayaking, paddleboarding, jet ski rentals, boat tours, surfing lessons, and any other water-based activity. Customize the text for your specific operation.
- Can parents sign water sports waivers for their kids?
- Yes. WaiverDrop supports minor/guardian signing. Parents can sign for multiple children in a single flow — perfect for family paddle trips, kids' surf camps, and group boat tours.
- How much does water sports waiver software cost?
- WaiverDrop is free for up to 30 waivers per month. The Pro plan is $15/month (or $120/year) for unlimited waivers, unlimited templates, and custom branding. No per-waiver fees ever.
Related templates
Ready to go digital?
Set up your first waiver in 5 minutes. Free plan available — no credit card required.
Create Your Free Account