Head of the Charles Supplement 2015
Head of the Charles 2015
Hundreds of boats from across the country competed in club and collegiate races over the weekend on the Charles River.
Headwinds Ahead Radcliffe Crew
The Radcliffe varsity eight struggled wih wind conditions en route to a 19th-place finish out of 33 boats at the Head of the Charles Regatta over the weekend.
Men's Lightweight and Heavyweight Crew Teams Come Away With Third-Place Finishes at Head of the Charles
After last year’s performances, the Harvard men’s heavyweight and lightweight crew teams had high expectations to live up to. Both teams’ boats looked to remain in the top three of the club eight and four races and succeeded in doing so after strong performances across the board.
Radcliffe Crew Rows to Mixed Results at Head of the Charles
Ultimately, the lightweight team demonstrated its competitive prowess, breaking the top-three in multiple races, while the heavyweight team was unable to live up to expectations, leaving much room for improvement.
Head of the Charles
The Yale and University of Pennsylvania men’s lightweight crew teams compete in the penultimate race of this year’s Head of the Charles regatta.
Head of the Charles 2015
With thousands of fans on hand for the Head of the Charles regatta, the Harvard crew program will have the chance to showcase old and new talent over the weekend spectacle.
Between Two Boats: Faulkner Returns on the Lightweight Squad
A recruited heavyweight rower out of high school, senior Kristen Faulkner took time off from the sport before rejoining the Harvard program—but this time as a lightweight competitor.
Charley Butt On the Water
Harvard coach Charley Butt has three decades of coaching experience under his belt.
Freshman Four: First-Years Enter with International Experience
While some crew members are first-timers, a few on the heavyweight team are no strangers to intense competition.
Newest Face On The Dock: Schwegman Brings Wealth Of Experience to Radcliffe Lightweight Crew
Just a few years removed from international competition, new Radcliffe lightweight crew coach Sarah Schwegman brings her experience to the dock.
Leading By Example: Seniors Archibald and Tracey Among American Standouts
The designation of a Pocock All-American is one of the highest honors one can attain in women’s collegiate rowing. Recently, senior Lauren Tracey and captain Frederika Archibald—members of the women’s heavyweight crew team—were honored as first-team and second-team All-Americans, respectively.
The Third Year: Experienced Harvard Coach Continues in Newest Role
A fixture of the Harvard crew program for the past three decades, coach Charley Butt has adapted to his second-year title as the heavyweights coach by applying his wealth of experience at multiple levels.