The Head of the Charles is back for another year, and there are no health protocols this time around.
More than 11,000 rowers are competing from 27 different countries throughout the weekend.
Here are 15 photos from the event. This post will be updated as the weekend unfolds.
An eight person scull rows under the Anderson Memorial Bridge during the Head of the Charles Regatta event. – David L Ryan/Globe Staff Twenty-eight members of the senior and junior Ukrainian national team who are racing Saturday and Sunday take part in a practice row. – David L Ryan/Globe StaffA member of the Harvard University Men’s Heavyweight Rowing team prepares to train. – Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesMembers of the Harvard University Men’s Heavyweight Rowing team get ready on the Charles River. – Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesSingle rowers in competition row toward the starting line in the early morning for day one. – David L Ryan/Globe StaffDay 1 of the Head of the Charles Regatta with a view of one of the many boathouses. – David L Ryan/Globe StaffDetail of the oars at a training session. – Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesA view of Boston. – David L. Ryan/Globe StaffA fall foliage scene along the banks of the Charles River. – David L Ryan/Globe StaffSpectators watch rowers on the Charles River at the Head of the Charles Regatta. – Carlin Steihl/The Boston GlobeA crew passes by a group of geese on the Charles River. – Carlin Stiehl/The Boston GlobeTeams of rowers advance along the Charles River at the Head of the Charles Regatta on Day 2 of the event. – Carlin Stiehl/The Boston GlobeA Northeastern crew makes their way down course. – Carlin Stiehl/ The Boston GlobeBoats return up course after competing at the Head of the Charles Regatta. – Carlin Stiehl/The Boston Globe
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