Dear Future Members:
Sea Assassins Spear Fishing Club is dedicated to the art of spear fishing and preservation of our oceans, as well as protecting our rights as u/w hunters. It is our mission to ensure that our members enjoy adventurous spear fishing trips, great discounts on both club hunting trips and non- club hunting trips all over the world, and discounts on the best brand of u/w hunting equipment in our custom store. Our club's quarterly meetings will be memorable and will include such things as raffles for new u/w hunting products, hunting trips, and much, much, more. They also feature a pot-luck dinner where each member brings a covered dish and we supply the rest. These meetings are designed to get to know new members, get caught up on the latest hunting trips and the lives of long time members, as well as give everyone able to attend a chance to meet each other and establish friendship and support in the spear fishing world. Every club event will be posted on our web site with times and locations. These meeting are also a great time to discuss future club plans and any advice or changes that our members have is greatly appreciated. The gatherings are family oriented. Children of all ages are more then welcome to attend. At Sea Assassins, it does not matter to us if you are a novice spear fisher or an experienced spear fisher. Everyone is welcome to join our club.
Sincerely,
Christopher J. Chipouras
David P. Brown
Vice President
ARTICLE- I MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
1. 10% Discount from Sea Assassins Spearfishing Store as well as discounts on boat rentals, hotel stays, restaurants and much more.
2. 10% Discounts on all club hunting trips as well as selected hunting trips throughout the USA.
3. Membership packages include a club T-shirt, u/w hunter sticker, and custom club membership card.
Club T-shirt and u/w hunter sticker is not included in free memberships.
4. 10% Discount on all Club tournaments.
5. Membership dues are 35.00 per year. "see icon on bottom of this page for membership payment through pay pal"
6. Access to club events and meetings.
7. A link on our site to promote their business (subject to Presidents approval)
ARTICLE II - SEA ASSASSINS SPEARFISHING CLUB LIABILITY WAIVER
1. Persons under the age of 18 must submit a waiver of liability signed by a parent or legal guardian prior to participating in any club events and must be accompanied by that guardian at all said events.
2. It is recognized by all members that free diving, scuba diving, spear fishing & lobster hunting are inherently dangerous activities. While it is the policy of Sea Assassins Spear Fishing Club to promote and encourage safe practices, each member is ultimately responsible for his/her own safety at all times.
3. Sea Assassins Spearfishing club and its officers do not accept any responsibility or liability for personal loss or damage of member's hunting or diving equipment or for personal injury up to and including death of any of its members or their family members. All members upon signing the membership contract agree that they have been informed of the fact that we may not be held liable for any loss. Any participation in club activities will be done so at their own risk. They also agree that they have read this page and understand that spearfishing, fishing, diving (Freediving and Scuba), boating and anything else that involves the sport are very dangerous and every precaution and safety measure should be taken at all times and is strictly the member's responsibility .
4. All members purchasing a spear fishing trip from Sea Assassins must sign a liability waver, read the club's by-laws, and agree by signing that they will in no way hold Sea Assassins liable at any time for any loss.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP RULES
1. Active Members – Must be current on their membership dues to receive club discount rates on all hunting trips and all products from Sea Assassins Spearfishing Store.
2. Inactive Members- A member who has not paid their dues within the specified time will be reclassified as inactive. A member who is inactive may not purchase any or all hunting trips at discount prices until retroactive membership dues are brought up to current. Inactive club members may not submit fish for club records, or be able to participate in any club events or meetings until retroactive dues are brought up to current.
Duties of all members:
1. Make themselves familiar with and abide by all club rules and by–laws as well as teach and help future divers and club members to do the same.
2. Conduct themselves safely at all times using properly inspected equipment.
3. Act in a courteous, civilized, and respectful manner whenever wearing the club emblem or acting
as an identifiable member of Sea Assassins Spearfishing Club.
4. Carry out all assigned duties and responsibilities to the best of their ability.
5. To be active in the club as much as possible by submitting photos, helping new members, offering information relative to the sport that may benefit other members, and attending at least one quarterly meeting per year.
6. Abide by the rules of competition and act in a manner consistent with fairness and good
sportsmanship.
7. Minimum Open Water Certification from a recognized agency (Advanced Certification & NITROX Recommended).
8. Must have a strong concern for the marine environment and abide by rules set forth by the club, the state, and the government, regarding spearfishing
9. Ability or strong desire to spearfish and hunt lobster.
10. Last, but most importantly, be proud to be a SEA ASSASSIN, get wet as much as you can, and have FUN!!!!!
ARTICLE VI – NEW MEMBERSHIP:
1. New members of any sex, race, religion, sexual preference, and physical disability are all welcome to join Sea Assassins provided they sign all wavers, read and obey all rules and by-laws, and agree to be responsible for themselves at all times.
2. All new club members are subject to a 90 day probation period. Any new member who wishes to join our club with no spearfishing or diving experience must either attend the "Learn to Spearfish Trip" offered by us which includes some safety instruction, or become certified within the probation period.
3. When the probationary requirements have been met, member will be sworn in at next quarterly meeting.
4. Membership dues must be paid before new members will be active and able to receive full club benefits.
5. Membership application must be filled out completely and signed by club president.
6. Liability waivers must be signed by new member and president.
ARTICLE V –DISCLAIMER
Spearfishing and freediving are VERY dangerous sports and subject you to many personal risks. Do not rely on information obtained from this website or any information obtained by Sea Assassins Spearfishing Club or its affiliates. Sea Assassins LLC does not accept any responsibility or liability for personal loss, or any injury or death caused to members or customers while spearfishing or freediving.
