CAMBRIDGE -- The Head of the Charles is the premier international rowing Head race drawing junior, collegiate, masters, and Olympians. The pilgrimage to Boston reunites the rowing world as friends and former teammates walk the miles-long festive on the banks of the Charles River.
 
Crews race a time trial format over a 4.5km challenging course. Coxswains shine in this race, where precise steering and speed, afford passing opportunities as crews thread bridge piers and hairpin turns with boats, some as long as semi-trailers, jockeying for position. Competition is fierce, not just for medals; earning a position in the top half of an event guarantees a crew a coveted invitation to return in 2023. Saturday's picturesque skies gave way to the threat of showers on Sunday, race day, leaving athletes and spectators thankful calm weather held.
 
DUC's Youth Varsity Girls were the only representatives of USRowing's Central Region in the Eights race, with regional rivals opting to race smaller team boats. DUC placed 53rd of 89 entries in this, marquee event. With half of the crew returning next year, they gained invaluable experience, preparing them to take on the Charles, with its twists and turns, in years to come.
In the Youth Varsity Boys Eight race, DUC raced in a field of 90 boats, finishing 32nd. DUC's Eight earned a guaranteed invitation to a promising race in 2024, where all but one oarsman will return, six of them as seniors. With a preferred starting position over their USRowing Central Region competitors, DUC held the fastest time through the first half of the race but were eventually overtaken by Austin's Texas Rowing Center. DUC bested Jesuit's Eight, the only other regional entries in the powerhouse Eights race.

"The schools represented by our alumni are a testament to their dedication to the sport and how far rowing can take you" concludes Head Coach and Program Director, Steve Perry.
 

Bishop Lynch Rowers include:
Men's Youth 8+:  
Luke Blankenship
 
Women's Youth Varsity 8+: 
Sierra Ross, Caroline Payseur, Paisley Rodriguez, Lauren O'Grady, Nora Thompson