Williamsburg Rowing

08/31/2026

We can’t wait to see you at Head of the Chick!

08/29/2026

We love to race. We love to compete. And we’re pretty proud of what our rowers accomplish on the water. But rowing is about more than race day.

Today, our rowers and club volunteers gave their time to welcome a whole new group to the sport at our FREE Learn to Row. They carried boats, taught the basics, answered questions, cheered on first strokes — and shared a sport they love with our community.

Because part of our mission at Williamsburg Rowing is simple: give more people the chance to discover rowing.

To everyone who came out and tried something new today — we hope you loved being on the water as much as we do.

And maybe today wasn’t just your first row.

Maybe it was your first day as a rower. 💙🤍

Row. Grow. Lead.

08/25/2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Head of the Chick 🐥
September 20, 2026
Williamsburg, VA

More info at https://www.williamsburgboatclub.org/head-of-the-chick

08/23/2026

START A ROW-VOLUTION!

WBC rowers, convince a friend that you LOVE a good 2k and you know they will love it too! Bring them to the boathouse for a FREE Learn to Row adventure on Sat, Aug 29. No experience necessary, just a willingness to have fun and get hooked on rowing. Show them why you love it and maybe find a new teammate!

Please be sure your friend gets registered at www.williamsburgboatclub.org.

08/22/2026

08/21/2026

Think you're too old to start a new sport? - You're not.

Here are a few things you might not know about rowing-

FACT: Rowing is classified as a late-starting, late-specialization Olympic sport. You don't need to have started when you were 6 to be successful. In fact, our Head Coach, a 3-time US Rowing national team member, didn't start rowing until college!

FACT: In one study of NCAA Division I athletes, rowers specialized in their sport at an average age of 15.2.

FACT: Coming from another sport can be a good thing. Strength, endurance, coordination, discipline, and teamwork developed in other sports can all transfer to rowing.

FACT: Research on elite athletes, including rowers, has found that top performers often specialized later and participated in other sports when they were younger.

So maybe you've played soccer for years and you're ready for something different. Maybe you run, swim, lift, play basketball or volleyball. Maybe you haven't found a sport you love yet.

You are not behind. New school year. New experiences. Start your rowing journey today! Sign up at www.williamsburgboatclub.org.

Row. Grow. Lead.

08/20/2026

Rowing can look intimidating. We get it.

The truth?
You don’t need experience.
You don’t need to know the terminology.
You don’t need to already be “in shape.”
And you don’t need to know anyone on the team.

You just need to be willing to try something new. Our coaches - and teammates - will help you learn the rest!

Every experienced rower you see on the water once had a first day. Maybe it’s time for yours. Our Fall Season starts August 24th. Learn more at www.williamsburgboatclub.org

08/19/2026

Join us for a free rowing session. Learn the basics and get on the water! Register at www.williamsburgboatclub.org.

08/18/2026

Congratulations to our WBC Alumni!

Grace McGonagle '22 has graduated from Christopher Newport University and is now pursuing her first year at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Emi Byrne '20, whose mother has a strong connection to WBC as a novice coach, is also beginning her first year at EVMS. We wish them continued success! 💙