Greenwich Crew Earns Three Podiums at Charles

Greenwich Crew placed five boats among the top 10 at the 2026 Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston.

Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Youth

Greenwich Crew placed three boats on the podium at the 2026 Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, with its Women's Youth Eight taking second. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Greenwich Crew earned three podium finishes at the 2026 Head of the Charles Regatta, held in Boston, Massachusetts. The Women's Youth Eight placed second, and the Men's Youth Eight placed third as the top American crew.

Why it matters

The results show Greenwich Crew's youth programs competing at a high level in one of the sport's best-known regattas. Five boats finishing among the top 10 reflects depth across several age and event categories.

The Men's Under-17 Four finished third in 16:56.146, the program's first-ever medal at the Charles, while the Men's Varsity Eight earned Greenwich's sixth-ever medal in that event. The Women's Youth Four placed sixth in 18:52.76 and the Women's Under-17 Four placed seventh in 19:33.61.

The players

Greenwich Crew

A rowing program based in Greenwich that fields youth, under-17, and varsity crews in competitive regattas.

The details

Greenwich Crew competed across multiple youth and under-17 categories at the 2026 Head of the Charles Regatta. Andrea Nguyen coxed the Women's Youth Eight, and Nikash Bhandari coxed the Men's Youth Eight.

The 2026 Head of the Charles Regatta took place in Boston, with results reported in early November 2026.
Greenwich Crew continues its fall racing season following the regatta.

Season Trajectory

The Head of the Charles Regatta has long served as a showcase for youth and collegiate crews from across the United States. Greenwich's podium finishes place the program among the leading American youth boats competing at the event.

Families following youth rowing can track Greenwich Crew's results and compare boat-by-boat finishes across age divisions. Parents and athletes considering competitive youth rowing can use these results as a reference for program performance.

The takeaway

Strong results across several boats show that depth within a youth rowing program can translate into success at major regattas. Young rowers gain valuable experience competing against top crews from around the country.