Head of the Charles Supplement 2025
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.
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.
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.
