One of the unique traditions of rowing is the naming of equipment. Shells, seats and sometimes oars are named after former rowers, coaches and friends of the team. This tradition not only rewards dedicated benefactors, but serves to remind the oarsmen and women of the program’s rich history. This resulting pride and inspired sense of […]
While most college students are already at home sleeping on their parent’s furniture, WMRC rowers are continuing to build for their final race: the American Collegiate Rowing Association’s Championship Regatta. Hosted on in Gainesville, Ga on May 23rd and 24th, this regatta will feature many club crews from across the nation. This large event contains seeding, […]
This boat took 2nd place overall, but received gold medals for being the top club crew. The weather deteriorated throughout the day and the finals race was certainly wet!
This boat would go on to win 2nd in the grand final.
FWR is raising money for new oars! We have purchased 8 new Concept 2 oars for the William & Mary Rowing Club (“WMRC”) which will arrive by the end of April 2015 and provide the team with the best possible oars for the championship portion of the spring season.Approximately five of the oars have now been covered […]
The tribe is currently on the road to the Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association (SIRA) Championship Regatta in Oakridge, Tn. At this national rowing center, they will face fast competition from all over the country in their first major race of the spring season. This race will be live broadcasted on youtube tomorrow and Saturday. For […]
WBC needs two 8s for the club right now. The Heidi, a 20 year old boat, was essentially destroyed a few weeks ago in a trailering mishap. The bow might be able to be put back on it, and even if it is, it won’t be usable for anything other than learn to row or […]
After the FWR 2015 Annual Meeting last Saturday a group of the alumni had the opportunity to tour the Tack Family Boathouse at the Chickahominy Riverfront Park in Williamsburg, VA. Attendees included alumni who predated the construction of the Boathouse in 2011 including one as far back as the Class of 2004. The older alumni were particularly impressed […]
Friends of Williamsburg Rowing is hosting our annual meeting in Williamsburg, Virginia on Saturday, March, 28 at 1pm! All alumni and friends are invited to attend. The meeting will be held on campus, Miller Hall Room 1069. Please see the 2015 FWR Meeting Agenda including the conference call information for those who are unable to join […]