Ryan Fliss ’13, WMRC Men’s Team Captain Chinese, English major Hometown: Medway, Massachusetts How has FWR impacted your WMRC experience?: William & Mary Rowing Club and the Friends of Williamsburg Rowing are family. We’re not just members of the rowing nation, excited to make the others’ acquaintance; we’re two individuals united and co-operating for the […]
Sean Koebley ’08 I currently work in Williamsburg as a Ph.d. student following three years teaching middle school math in inner city Boston and DC. Back in the ‘burg, I work in the Nanomaterials and Imaging Lab studying the nanoscale features of spider silk. While I don’t get out on the water as much as […]
FWR is hosting its first NCAA Basketball Bracket Challenge Fundraiser! Using Yahoo! Fantasy Sport’s Tourney Pick ‘Em, your bracket will compete against other FWR entries. In the end, the best bracket will receive two custom WMRC pint glasses and most importantly, bragging rights!The entry fee is $10. All proceeds go to the FWR General Fund. […]
Reminder that FWR’s Annual Meeting will be held in Williamsburg on March 30th immediately following the Rockett’s Landing Regatta in Richmond! See attached agenda for times and proposed discussions. Also, for those alumni interested in competing at Rockett’s Landing, please email Friends@williamsburgrowing.org and we will add you to a boat! Stay tuned for more updates! […]
While most college students are celebrating their spring breaks in a tropical location, WMRC is logging some hard meters in numerous practices at the Chick. This week will be pivotal to the crews’s development and success this season, but more than anything it will be a lot of fun with team bonding activities. See the moments […]
WMRC is about to start their spring season! Yet, they still have an urgent need for cox boxes as three units are out of commission. A cox box has multiple functions: it amplifies the coxswains voice throughout the boat and records the time, stroke rating, and total strokes. Without this vital tool, the coxswain will […]
Did you know, a famous 20th century world leader was a WMRC supporter? Guess which one once donned a Tribe Rowing hat on camera? Hint: The answer is found in one of the many interesting photos found in our archives. Check them out today.
This year the Colonial Erg Sprints drew in 119 athletes from six different schools, all wanting to show off their winter training efforts. The lower courts in the student rec center filled with rowers and coaches alike all waiting patiently for the first “Sit ready, Attention…ROW!” call to go off. This was their first opportunity […]
With winter training in its final stages, WMRC rowers are anxious to take the water in less than a week! Before they do, make sure their equipment needs are met by buying an item off of the WMRC Wishlist! So far FWR has helped fund 800 dollars worth of necessary equipment purchases this year!
While you’re enjoying your Saturday morning, William and Mary rowers are racing on the ergs at the 5th annual Colonial Erg Sprints. Held in William and Mary’s Recreation Center’s MAC Court, over 120 rowers from VCU, WMRC, WBC, and other clubs are competing on linked concept2 ergometers. Their relative positions and splits will be displayed […]