Time for the Charles!


By Greg Hughes - Posted on 18 October 2011

It's time for the 2011 Head of the Charles!  This year, we will have 8 Princeton crews and 7 Fat Cat alumni crews racing up in Boston.  Princeton will be racing in the following events:

Men's Club 8+ @ 1:11 on Saturday, Bow #31
Women's Champ 4+ @ 2:31 on Sunday, Bow #5
Men's Champ 8+ @ 2:45 on Sunday, Bow #15
Women's Champ 8+ @2:58 on Sunday, Bow #1
Light Women's 4+ @4:11 on Sunday, Bow #6
Light Men's 8+ @4:27 on Sunday, Bows #1 &#7
Light Women's 8+ @4:35 on Sunday, Bow #2

Once again this year, our Princeton crews, along with crews from several other universities, will all be racing in pink to show our support for Pull for a Cure.  The different university teams involved with Pull for a Cure have now created a competition to see who can raise the most money.  Last year, the Princeton boathouse raised $14,855 for the battle against cancer!  This year, we have already raised $14,775 and hope to top $18,000.  If you are interested, you can support our efforts on our Pull for a Cure team websites at:

Heavyweight Men

Lightweight Men

Open Women

Lightweight Women

In addition to the Princeton Crews, we will have 7 alumni boats racing up in Boston on Saturday for the Fat Cat Rowing Club.  the Fat Cats will be racing in the following events:

Men's Senior Masters 8+ @9:29, Bows #11 (80's Heavies and Lights) &#40 ('83 Lights)
Men's Alumni 8+ @11:08, Bow #16 ('86 Lights)
Women's Alumni 8+ @11:24, Bow #23 (2000's Light Women)
Men's Club 8+ @1:11, Bow #14 (90's and 2000's Lights and Heavies)
Women's Club 8+ @1:26, Bow #5 (90's and 2000's Open Women)
Women's Masters 8+ @2:53, Bow #16 (80's Women)

You can find a full schedule of the weekend's racing HERE.

Once again, Princeton will have a tent in the Reunion Village.  Whether you're a spectator, a competitor, or simply in need of refreshment, be sure to check out the 9th annual Reunion Village at the 2011 Head Of The Charles Regatta. The Village offers a fun and relaxed atmosphere located at the halfway point in the race on the Boston side of the Charles River.  It is a great place to catch up with Tiger alums, fans and parents.  You can find out more about the Reunion Village HERE.

Thanks for your support and see you in Boston!