Boston MA- Gainesville Area Rowing alumni had a strong showing at the 45th Annual Head of the Charles Regatta. The Charles, the premiere fall event in rowing, attracts over 7,500 athletes from around the world and draws in 300,000 spectators for the two-day head race on the Charles River.
On the men’s side was David Fette, a Freshman at Boston University. Sitting 5-seat in the men’s club 8, David helped the Terriers to a 3rd place finish of 46 crews with a time of 15:38.7. The event was won by Yale University with a time of 15:22.6
On the women’s side was Maya Oren, a junior, rowing for Georgia Tech in the women’s Collegiate 4+. Sitting bow seat Maya and her Yellow Jacket crew placed 6th of 29 with a time of 20:06.8 Trinity College won the even with a time of 19:15.6. Maya’s boat had 3 lightweights (including Maya) and one open weight in an open weight event.
