2011 Head of the Charles

10/23/11: Huskies Show Potential At Head Of The Charles

10/23 3:00 pm edt: Washington 3rd: Harvard 14:17.6; USRowing 14:23.3; Washington 14:26.2

The Washington men's crew will race in the Men's Championship 8+ Race at 2:31 pm Eastern time Sunday, October 23rd, at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, MA.

Official Website for the HOCR - Head Of The Charles Regatta

Husky Crew Alumni/Friends/Parents Tent 

Charlie Clapp '81 will once again head up the Huskycrew alum/friends effort at the course on Sunday.  Washington will have a full-sized tent and team area, marked by our white oar blades and a UW flag, where all alums and friends are encouraged to join up and cheer on the Huskies (note the map below - the location is near the finish, not in reunion village).  This year, only the men will travel to Boston, while the women race at the Head of the American in California.  Michael Callahan and the team will be at the tent before their race; the tent will be located (marked on map below with bolded circle) at the Finish Area Launch Site (FALS) on Soldiers Field Road on the Boston side of the Charles River, between Eliot Bridge and Northeastern’s Henderson Boathouse.

From Charlie:  Come watch the 2011 National Champion Husky men’s crew kick-off their season and defend their 2010 Head of the Charles title at the world's largest rowing regatta. This year, the Husky men's eight will be part of the elite group of international and collegiate crews with bow #1 in the Championship Eight event and look to defend last year’s title.    

Now in its 47^th year, this year’s Head of the Charles will feature 7,000 rowers competing against each other and the clock over a three mile course that winds its way up the Charles River through Boston and Cambridge. Come join this great New England event, cheer on the Huskies, meet the team and say hello to fellow Husky alumni gathered from around the country.

Here is the Sunday schedule: 

Sunday 10:00 am - Noon: Enjoy the races from the Hospitality Tent or take an enjoyable stroll on the banks of the Charles River. Harvard Square is within walking distance.  

Sunday Noon - 3:00 pm:  Join us at the Husky Hospitality Tent as the rowing events pass by. Meet the Husky men's rowing team before the boat up and race. Light snacks and libations will be served.  

Sunday at 2:31 pm: Watch the Huskies race top university and national team crews in the premier race of the day - Men's Championship 8+ Race.    

This is our fourth year at the Head Of The Charles, an event that has already become a permanent fixture on our racing schedule. If you can help defray the costs of transportation and the Hospitality Tent for our team, please send a check (made out to the University of Washington, with "Head of the Charles" in the memo section) to:

You can also make a payment online here:  University of Washington Rowing - Online Giving. Select men's or women's crew, and follow the instructions.  Be sure to add "Head Of The Charles" in the comments section under Donor Information. Thank you for supporting the opportunity for our team to experience this event!

Huskycrew will have full coverage of the 2011 Head of the Charles including photos once the team arrives in Boston the week of the 23rd.  East Coast friends and alums - this is a must see event... see you on the Charles on the 23rd!
 

Note: Parking in the area is extremely difficult -- Spectators are advised to take public transportation to the race course. MBTA trains (Red line: Harvard or Central; Green Line: BU Central) and buses are convenient to the course. For those who drive, there are parking lots in Harvard Square, and parking will be permitted on Greenough Boulevard and Birmingham Parkway (the shuttle bus will continuously loop to these areas). Please note, all cars must be moved from Greenough Boulevard and Birmingham Parkway by 6 PM or they will be towed.

Street Closures:
Saturday October 22, 2011 - 10am - 6pm
Memorial Drive will be closed from Western Avenue to Cambridge Boat Club (intersection of Memorial Dr., Greenough Blvd.). JFK street and Anderson Bridge will be OPEN to traffic.

Sunday October 23, 2011 - 10am - 6pm
Memorial Drive will be closed from Western Avenue to Cambridge Boat Club (intersection of Memorial Dr., Greenough Blvd.). JFK street and Anderson Bridge will be CLOSED to traffic.

Getting Around:
The Regatta also provides shuttle buses. Please check the Regatta website (www.hocr.org) for information on the 2011 Shuttle Route and Schedule.

Questions?

Please feel free to contact Charlie Clapp at 617 823-1318 or cecx3@hotmail.com for any questions you have.