Recent sun-drenched editions of the Head of the Charles may have lulled rowers and spectators into expecting more of the same, but the opening day of the 61st Head of the Charles brought rain and gusty winds. Nevertheless, the riverside atmosphere remained upbeat and the racing undiminished. The Grand Master men’s doubles opened Friday’s racing at 7.35am, with crews already on the water for pre-paddles and warm-ups before sunrise. Read the full report here and explore our day one gallery below.

Head of the Charles Friday in Pictures
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