Head of the Charles Regatta 2026 - Good Luck Masters and Capital Crew!

A good number of Sac State Aquatic Center affiliates will be participating this coming Friday-Sunday at the 'HOCR' in Boston/Cambridge, MA:  Junior, Collegiate and Masters rowers, plus Coaches, referees, parents and other supporters.

Fun Facts:

This, the 61st Head Of The Charles Regatta (HOCR)! is the largest three-day rowing regatta in the world.

This year’s HOCR will include nearly 12,000 athletes across 2,671 entries, representing 842 clubs from 32 countries.

Event Details

• Dates: Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18, 2026

• Scale: This marks the 61st anniversary of the regatta, featuring nearly 12,000 athletes across more than 2,600 entries and 80ance+ clubs from around the world.

• Course: The 4,702-meter head race starts near the Boston University DeWolfe Boathouse and finishes in Herter Park.

• Schedule & Live Results: You can track race times and entries via RegattaCentral.

Best of Luck to All! 

Contributed by fellow rower,

Sue Hooten