The very competitive Head of the Charles regatta had its lottery this week for 2026 entries, and my husband and I were successful with our mixed double, so we’ll be returning to Boston in October. For us, it’s just for the adventure because rowers come from all over the world who are much better at the sport than we’ll ever be. We enjoy just being there for the spectacle.
Last year, our double did not get in, but my husband rowed his single, and I came along for the road trip and took some photos. The river was calm and sunny when the singles launched in the early morning, although it got windy near the start of the race.
Of course, it’s an outdoor sport and we’re not always lucky with the weather, but I expect to have a fun time regardless. My husband is very enthusiastic about the trip; he already has rebooked the Airbnb where we stayed last year and is making arrangements to carry boats for other rowers. That helps us too because, with more boats on the trailer, we get a better parking space at the regatta. Now that we’ve done this a few times, the logistics are much easier to manage.
That sounds like so much fun! I’ve been to Boston only once. I was there to close out my baseball stadiums bucket list last August. I had a great time. Does more boats on the trailer make it an easier ride? Best of luck and looking forward to following along. Have a wonderful day.
More boats on the trailer would not matter much for whether it is a smooth ride. They are made of carbon fiber and don’t weigh enough to make much difference.
I should’ve known that! Our lake house is near Grayling, MI and there is a canoe race in late July. the canoes are similar. We always watch the start of the race and then drive down to the first timing station. It’s fun. Have a great week!