The Head of the Charles got its start because George Ernest Arlett wasn’t a gentleman.

Entering her fourth year at Harvard with the Radcliffe varsity heavyweight team, co-captain Abigail Parker has distinguished herself as an exceptional athlete and person.

Coaching was never the plan for Jesse Foglia. Initially the job was just a step towards his ultimate goal: becoming an educator. Over 10 years after starting as a coach, Foglia has found his classroom in the boathouse.

Vince’s path to the Olympics began in 8th grade, when he picked up the sport of rowing to satisfy his school’s athletic requirement. Despite his family history in water sports, in particular swimming and water polo, Breet decided his abilities were best suited for an on-the-surface activity.

This Saturday’s men’s senior masters singles race will mark Alvaro Rodriguez Arregui's sixth consecutive Head of the Charles race and the 12th of his career.