Friends of Williamsburg Rowing (FWR) is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization (501(c)3 corporation) irrevocably dedicated to and operated for charitable purposes. FWR exists in order to:

• Serve as the William and Mary Rowing Club's (WMRC) Alumni Organization, working closely with the WMRC board to keep alumni informed, interested in, and involved with the team
• Collect, hold, and help fundraise money for the future boathouse in Williamsburg
• Assist the development of a strong rowing program in the Williamsburg area, primarily at the College of William and Mary
• Develop, promote, and produce educational and financial support for rowing in the Williamsburg area, primarily at the College of William and Mary
• Solicit and provide funds, services, or contributions in-kind for all the above-mentioned purposes

FWR was founded in 1993 by parents of rowers as a booster organization for WMRC. It has since evolved to support community rowing in Williamsburg, serve as the Alumni Organization for WMRC, and become the primary fundraiser for the boathouse.