BOSTON, Mass. (Oct. 20, 2012) – The Mount Holyoke College crew team participated in the 48th annual Head of the Charles Regatta today in Boston, Mass. The competition took place on the historic Charles River and featured 55 events over the course of the weekend.
Mount Holyoke's varsity eight boat grabbed 19th place in the Collegiate Eights Division. The Lyons crossed the line in 19:13.19 and finished in front of NEWMAC-rivals Coast Guard and Clark.
Trinity College cruised to the title with a time of 17:42.65. The Bantams were followed by William Smith College (18:00.41) and Williams College (18:01.38) in the top three. A total of 26 teams from around the country were included in the field.
Mount Holyoke's also saw its varsity four boat excel during Saturday's action as the Lyons' claimed 28th place with a time of 21:13.68. That boat, which had only raced together one day prior to the Charles due to various injuries, also outpaced Coast Guard.
The Lyons will round out their fall slate at the Seven Sisters Championship on Saturday as they head back to Boston and the Charles River. The event will be hosted by Simmons College.
All photos (taken of V8 boat on 10/21/12) by Amie Canfield
