Rowing is a water related activity. Because rowing is a water related activity, it is critical that each rower have certain basic swimming skills to safely participate in water related activity. In order for any athlete to participate in any water related activity with Otsego Area Rowing, the participant must (1) self-certify that they are a competent swimmer (ONLY FOR INDIVIDUALS 18 OR OLDER), or (2) conduct the swim test set forth below and must complete this Certification and provide to Otsego Area Rowing.