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Great weather, a happy atmosphere, and free food are abounding at the Head of the Charles. No, it's definitely not just about the crew races. Find out more about what's going on by the Charles while you're in the stacks, after the jump.
This exchange, overheard this morning by the bridge across from Leverett House, pretty much sums up what is happening on the shore as teams from across the nation and outside U.S. compete at the Head of the Charles Regatta.
Head of the Charles: festive two-day rowing event drawing thousands of crew-loving spectators, or corporate-sponsored carnival and glorified prep reunion with overpriced fried dough for the masses?
Once upon a time, Head of the Charles actually seems to have been somewhat fun: alcohol flowed freely along the banks of the Charles, and hordes of prep school grads descended on Cambridge to treat themselves to things quite unrelated to crew.
FlyBy wonders if these new perks are related to Head of the Charles' financial issues—seems that entry fees and corporate sponsorship isn't cutting it anymore, and that donations will be needed to keep the regatta "thriving" for future generations. Jim Connelly, a spokesman for the event...