AJRA rowers just returned from Boston this weekend where we were represented by 3 Varsity boats for our 2nd time!  It is an honor to compete in the Head of the Charles — the largest and one of the most prestigious regattas in the world. The event features more than 9,000 rowers from 19 counties competing over a two-day period along a course lined with spectators.

Varsity Men 8+ placed 52nd out of 75 boats.

Varsity Women 8+placed 12th out of 74 boats.

Varsity Women 4+ placed 34th out of 76 boats.

Congratulations to Varsity Women Coach, Julie McQueen, and Novice Women Coach, Katie Ross, who raced in the alumni eight event at Head of the Charles.  Coach Julie, University of Virginia alumni, placed 2nd and Coach Katie, University of Tennessee alumni, placed 4th out of 30 boats.

For the first time in its history, AJRA sent four boats to Boston to compete in the Head of the Charles — the largest and one of the most prestigious regattas in the world.  The event featured more than 9,000 rowers from 19 counties competing over a two-day period along a course lined with spectators.   The youth events were held on Sun., Oct. 23 under cloudy skies but relatively mild weather conditions. 

AJRA rowers competed among an international field in four events and represented the club extremely well.  Varsity Women 4+ placed 28th among 76 boats, and the Varsity Women 8+ placed 28th of 70 boats.  The Varsity Men 4+ earned 64th among 74 boats, and the Varsity Men 8+ placed 48th of 76 boats. 

In addition, Varsity Women assistant coach Julie McQueen rowed in the Women Alumni Eights boat representing the University of Virginia which earned first place!