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Harvard Men's Lightweights Dominant at Head of the Charles
The men’s lightweight eight and lightweight four teams emerged victorious at the Head of the Charles. The Heavyweights' A boat grabbed 3rd place, nabbing the title of second fastest collegiate boat, while the B boat placed 9th and the C boat 17th overall.
‘A Top-Notch Event’: Rowing Fans Celebrate Six Decades of Head of the Charles Regatta
Hundreds of thousands of spectators descended onto the banks of the Charles River from Friday to Sunday for the 60th edition of the Head of the Charles Regatta, the world’s largest three-day regatta event.
Men's Lightweight wins
The men's lightweight team won its regatta race for the fourth year in a row.
Radcliffe Rowing Impresses at Head of the Charles
The Radcliffe rowing teams impressed at the Head of the Charles Regatta, with the women's lightweight 8+ boat securing a victory.
Head of the Charles 2025
This weekend marks the 60th annual Head of the Charles Regatta. Below, The Crimson has put together stories explaining the history of the storied competition, sharing student and alumni perspectives on Head of the Charles traditions, and chronicling a few of the famous names who once rowed the Charles.
Charles River Cover
The Head of the Charles takes place on the banks of the Charles River in Cambridge and Boston.
‘It’s Unbeatable’: Sam Davidson’s Experience as a Walk-On Rower
Sam Davidson, a senior on the heavyweight rowing team, is one of a handful of walk-on rowers who join the team each year. Learn about the life of Harvard's walk-ons.
Head of the Charles preview
The Head of the Charles regatta features many opportunities for Harvard's athletes to showcase their skills on the river.
Meet the Captains: Harvard & Radcliffe Crews Take on the Head of the Charles Regatta
Meet the captains of Harvard's crew teams and hear how they're preparing for the home course regatta.
Celebrating Rowing: Harvard’s Rowing Teams Look Forward to Head of the Charles on Home Turf
Thousands of members from the rowing community will traverse to the banks of the Charles River ahead of the 60th Head of the Charles — the largest multi-day regatta in the world. Here's what to expect from Harvard's teams
Before They Were Presidents, They Were Harvard Rowers
Decades before he began to steer Harvard from Massachusetts Hall, University President Alan M. Garber ’76 learned to steer from the stern seat of a boat on the Charles River, along with other prominent alumni.
Alumni Spotlight: Calliste Skouras ’24 on Returning for Head of the Charles
As rowers from around the country gather to compete in the Head of Charles Regatta, a few boats each year are filled not by undergraduates, but by former college athletes who make their way to Cambridge to race one more time on a familiar course. One of these alumni was Calliste Skouras ’24, a former Harvard-Radliffe lightweight rower who returned to Harvard’s campus only a few months after graduating to join the alumni boat for the first time.
A Guide to Rowing and The Head of the Charles
Your guide to this weekend's rowing, including the training, emotions, format, course, and strategies that define the course.
Editor's Note: The 60th Annual Head of the Charles Regatta
Welcome to the 60th annual Head of the Charles Regatta!
Cyanobacteria Advisory Expected To Lift Before Head of the Charles Regatta
The Charles River has been under a Massachusetts Department of Public Health advisory for a cyanobacterial bloom since August, but the advisory is expected to lift by the time thousands of rowers and spectators flock to Cambridge for the Head of the Charles rowing regatta this weekend.