Photos: Thousands of athletes and fans take on the 2024 Head Of The Charles Regatta

The world’s largest three-day rowing event drew over 12,000 rowers and thousands of spectators to the banks of the Charles River over the weekend.

By Madla Walsh, Nick Peace, Arthur Mansavage, Rian Nelson, Shannon Clark and Bryan Hecht / October 21, 2024

The St. John’s eight-man crew lift their boat above moving crowds to reach the Charles River. (Madla Walsh/ Beacon Staff)

Thousands fill the banks of the Charles River cheering passing teams during the final day of the regatta. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

A gaggle of geese fly off having their riverside resting place disturbed as Gentle Giant Rowing Clubs 4+ team begins their race. (Rian Nelson/ Beacon Staff)

Crowds cheer as boats pass under the Elliot Bridge and enter the final stretch of the race. (Madla Walsh/ Beacon Staff)

Bucknell Men’s eightman boat rows under the Anderson Memorial Bridge on the third day of the 2024 Head of the Charles Regatta, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (Nick Peace/ For the Beacon)

Race officials watch the Men’s Lightweight Fours races from the Anderson Memorial Bridge on the last day of the Head of the Charles Regatta on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (Bryan Hecht/ Beacon Staff)

A rower near the starting line on the Charles River awaiting the race start on Saturday. (Shannon Clark/ Beacon Correspondent)

Athletes at Riverside Boat Club leave their shoes on the dock, after they strap their feet into their boats. (Rian Nelson/ Beacon Staff)

A four-women rowing team competing in the final day of the Head of The Charles Regatta. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

A rower passes under the BU Bridge on his way to the starting line on day two of the Regatta. (Shannon Clark/ Beacon Correspondent)

Sculls pass neck in neck under the Elliot Bridge on Sunday morning. (Madla Walsh/ Beacon Staff)

A rower carries his boat with his team on the dock outside of the Head of The Charles Headquarters at the Cambridge Boat Club. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Teams row past each other on the third day of the 2024 Head of the Charles Regatta, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (Nick Peace/ For the Beacon)

Racers in the First Coast scull buckle over after crossing the finish line. (Madla Walsh/ Beacon Staff)

Multiple Teams of rowers cruise through the water on the third day of the 2024 Head of the Charles Regatta, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (Nick Peace/ For the Beacon)

Spectators duck under a crew boat, as a pair of races carry their boat to the Charles. (Rian Nelson/ Beacon Staff)

About the Contributors

Madla Walsh, Assistant Photography Editor

Madla Walsh (she/her) is a junior from Barrington, New Hampshire. She is a journalism major and double photography and creative writing minor. She is a staff photographer for the Beacon. In her free time she enjoys writing, hiking, and more photography.

Nick Peace, Staff Photographer

Nick Peace is a staff photographer from Natick, MA. He is a sophomore media and film student at Suffolk University with a minor in journalism. He has contributed to the Beacon since his first semester. Nick can be found working video gigs, stage managing middle school theater, listening to music, or watching sports. You can find most of his photo work on his website at https://nickpeacephoto.weebly.com

Arthur Mansavage, Photo Editor & Audience Editor

Arthur Mansavage (he/him) is a junior Journalism major from Carmel, Indiana. Currently he serves as the Photography Editor and Audience Development Editor. As the Photo Editor he oversees all photo content for online and in-print and as the Audience Development Editor he oversees and manages reader experience and engagement.

Rian Nelson, Dept. Photo Editor

Bryan Hecht, Kasteel Well Bureau Chief

Bryan Hecht (he/him) is a sophomore journalism major from Havertown, Pennsylvania. He currently serves as the Co-editor of the News Section at The Berkeley Beacon. As a member of the Emerson Cross Country team, Bryan can likely be found on a run around the Boston area when he's not writing stories.