Head of the Charles Preview
(photo from Phil Belena)
The 60th Head of the Charles Regatta will take place October 17th-19th in Boston, Massachusetts. The Head of the Charles is the 3rd largest regatta in the world with 2,698 entries and about 11,500-12,000 athletes racing. Desired entries exceed the regatta’s capacity and crews must have placed in the top half the previous year in their specific event or get an at-large entry through a draw to be officially entered. The course runs three miles long and is known for its challenging navigation through 6 bridges and many turns.
GRP is sending the following 11 crews to race:
Women’s Championship Doubles:
Sophie Calabrese and Sera Busse
Natalie Hoefer and Grace Donabedian
Sue Holderness and Anna Jensen
Men’s Championship Single:
Cooper Tuckerman
Caleb Nollenberger
Evan Hankins-Hull
Jesse Ryno
Women’s Championship Single:
Grace Joyce
Catie Castle
Charlotte Wiley
Paige Wheeler
All GRP crews race on Saturday, October 18th. Follow along.