Megunticook Rowing Loonies are off to the 60th running of the legendary Head of the Charles Regatta, October 17-19! The whole team is especially excited to cheer for Cathy Kemper of the San Diego Rowing Club, who trains with Megunticook Rowing every summer and just celebrated her 80th birthday. Cathy serves as an inspiration to all, racing at 8:06 on Friday—proof that age is just a number when it comes to passion and perseverance.
Saturday brings a full slate of action: Will Schaetzke will compete in the Men’s Master and Senior Master Singles (30+, 40+) at 7:56am, while Cabot Adams takes on the Men’s Championship Singles at 2:23pm. The day heats up at 3:28pm with the Directors’ Challenge Mixed Quad, featuring Meredith Currier, Will Schaetzke, Amy Dyer, and Hugh Brock—fresh off a commanding win at the Textile River Regatta!
Sunday’s finale is the Directors’ Challenge Mixed Eight at 4:17pm. This crew embodies the Megunticook spirit, combining Masters (Mark McCallister), Grand Masters (Amy Mitchell, Marnie Read, Leslie Forand), Juniors (Jake Roux, Robert Wickenden, Grace Doolen), and decorated champion Cabot Adams, will be steered by coxswain and summer coach Kali Brown. It promises to be an unforgettable journey up the 4,702-meter course and a great way to wrap up a big weekend.
With Megunticook Rowing representing every generation and experience level, Megunticook Rowing is ready for a spirited and action-packed weekend on the Charles. Row, Megunticook, row! Go Loonies!
Race Times and Dates
Friday, October 17
- 8:06am – Cathy Kemper
Saturday, October 18
- 7:56am Men’s Master & Senior Master Singles — Will Schaetzke
- 2:23pm Men’s Championship Singles— Cabot Adams
- 3:28 Directors’ Challenge Mixed Quad — Meredith Currier, Will Schaetzke, Amy Dyer, Hugh Brock
Sunday, October 19
- 4:17pm – Directors’ Challenge Mixed Eight — Mark McCallister, Amy Mitchell, Marnie Read, Leslie Forand, Jake Roux, Robert Wickenden, Grace Doolen, Cabot Adams, Coxswain Kali Brown