Glorious Gabe

Gritty Gabe

Commanding Cate

Airborn Anya

Cheng changes it up and takes up the oar

‘One of a Kind in the World’: The Head of the Charles High School Experience

We all know the Head of the Charles as one of the pinnacle events of college rowing, and the best-known boat race this side of the Atlantic Ocean. But on Sunday morning, when everyone is preparing for the finals in the afternoon, the best high school rowers in the country will be navigating the twists and turns of the difficult Charles River course.

A Guide to Rowing at the Head of the Charles

The Head of the Charles Regatta (HOCR) is a unique race that occurs once a year, bringing together tens of thousands of people to Harvard Square to watch some of the most talented rowers in the world. We take you through the basics of the sport.