Benedict Tufnell
A rower, photographer and writer, Benedict discovered rowing as a schoolboy at Pangbourne College. He went on to represent Great Britain at the Junior World Championships in ‘05 and ’06 before heading to the University of California, Berkeley to study and row. Wins included the Head of the Charles, Henley Royal Regatta and two IRA national championships with the Golden Bears between 2007 and 2010. After a brief stint coaching rowing, Benedict joined Row360 in 2016.
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"I tried to follow his line the entire race" Melvin Hunts Down Hamill on the Charles
Sam Melvin ended Finn Hamill's bid for a third straight Charles title by less than a second. Grace Joyce won the women's single, with Kristi Wagner second 17 months after the birth of her daughter.
Head of the Charles Sunday in Pictures
Sunshine finally reached the Charles for the last day of the 61st regatta, as Holland Acht held off Harvard and St Paul's made it four youth eights titles in a row.
Head of the Charles Sunday: Holland Acht Hold Off Harvard
The world champion Dutch eight edge the Crimson on the final day in Boston, Cambridge put nearly 20 seconds into Oxford, and a US scratch crew of world champions finishes eight seconds behind its own bronze-medal eight.
Head of the Charles Saturday: Cold Winds, Home Wins
A New England cold front swept the Head of the Charles as Sam Melvin beat the defending champion, Grace Joyce won by six seconds, Brown made it two in a row and Washington's alumnae beat the Crabtree combination.
Head of the Charles Saturday in Pictures
Head of the Charles 2026 Saturday in pictures by Row360. Cold winds, hot racing: check out our day two gallery from the Head of the Charles in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Boatman Who Built Champions and “A Humble Regatta": How an Englishman Helped Start The Head of the Charles Regatta
A Henley professional who could mend the gentlemen's boats but never row in them crossed the Atlantic, built a champion crew out of co-op novices, and suggested a little autumn race on the Charles. Sixty-one years on, it is the world's largest regatta.
Head of the Charles Friday: Old Hands Master The Charles
Head of the Charles is underway and the rain and gusts did not deter the masters on day one in Boston. Ware and Blanchard took the opening race for Britain, Hoffman repeated in the 50+ single and a 78-year-old won with her daughter.
Head of the Charles Friday in Pictures
Head of the Charles 2026 opening day in pictures. Rain and gusty winds did little to dampen spirits as racing began at the Head of the Charles. Explore our day one gallery.
Head of the Charles 2026 in Pictures
Head of the Charles 2026 in pictures. The Head of the Charles Regatta returns to Boston and Cambridge from Friday through Sunday.
Head of the Charles 2026 Guide: Race Times, Best Places to Watch, and Which Crews to Follow
Seven bridges, two big turns, three days and a surprising amount of walking. Olympians and championship coxes on how to race, watch and survive HOCR weekend, plus the parking, transport and launching details you will need before Friday.
Henley Royal Regatta launches search for new Chief Executive Officer
Henley Royal Regatta is preparing to recruit a new chief executive following Daniel Grist’s departure after 36 years. Chair Richard Phelps will serve as interim CEO.
Head of the Hooch’s $145,000 Hop Across the River: Can Chattanooga Make It Work?
Columbus, Georgia, is off the table. The regatta will decamp to the North Shore for 2027 while Ross's Landing is rebuilt, at an estimated $145,000 in extra costs and with capacity still in question.
Munich Wins the Race to Carry Germany’s Olympic Bid
A 91-50 ballot settled Germany’s choice despite close assessment scores for Munich and Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr. Berlin withdrew two days earlier; the IOC’s 2036 host vote lies ahead.
“Some rowers have not taken food yet as they are in a disturbed state of mind” Late Crew Changes Roil India Before Asian Games Racing
A compressed regatta prompted sweeping changes across India’s entries. Rowers questioned the timing and legality of the moves, while management said the revised crews offered the best medal prospects.
“There is a risk of flooding” Brisbane 2032 Promises Contingencies as Fitzroy Rowing Fight Escalates
Four national federations pressed organisers over flooding, fairness and the Olympic legacy of a regatta staged 600 kilometres from Brisbane. World Rowing has yet to approve the course.
2026 World Rowing Championships: “We Just Pulled as Hard as We Could” Dutch Eight Seals Amsterdam’s Perfect Script
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam Day Seven: World Rowing Championships in Pictures
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Beyond The Boat: The Amsterdam Vote Results Are In
Valent Sinković Wins Athletes’ Commission Seat in Amsterdam Vote
The Day After the 2026 World Rowing Championships, World Rowing Announces Big Change to the International Calendar
Exclusive Interview With World Rowing Executive Director Vincent Gaillard: Beach Sprints Gets Its Own Global Series, With Brisbane in Sight
World Rowing Launches New Global Beach Sprint Series
World Rowing Championships: “We Had a Deal That If We Beat Their Record They Would Cook Us Steaks” Dutch Rowers Make History as Records Tumble on the Bosbaan
Amsterdam, Netherlands
“Every time I have to line up next to one of you I’m so intimidated!” Drenched Dutch and American Fans Celebrate Super Saturday
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam Day Six: World Rowing Championships in Pictures
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam Day Five: World Rowing Championships in Pictures
Amsterdam, Netherlands