Leander Club enjoyed a successful weekend at the 2026 Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, with four entries competing against some of the world’s leading international, university and club crews.
Racing over the challenging 4,702-metre course on the Charles River, Leander secured four top-ten finishes across the Championship Eights and Championship Singles events.
Women’s Championship Eight – 5th
Leander’s women’s eight produced an impressive performance to finish fifth overall out of 32 crews, recording a time of 15:22.64. Competing against a strong field featuring international and leading American university crews, Leander secured a top-five finish, placing ahead of Cambridge University.
Men’s Championship Eight – 9th
Leander’s men’s eight finished ninth overall in a competitive field of 37 crews, recording a time of 13:42.79. The crew finished just 9.95 seconds behind winners Holland Acht, with fewer than ten seconds separating the top nine crews. The result represented an improvement on Leander’s 16th-place finish in 2025.
Men’s Championship Single – 7th
James Cartwright represented Leander in the Men’s Championship Singles, delivering a strong performance to finish seventh overall. Competing against an international field of experienced scullers, Cartwright secured a top-ten finish over the demanding Charles River course.
Women’s Championship Single – 9th
Katie Mole completed Leander’s representation in the Championship Singles, finishing ninth overall. Mole delivered a competitive performance against high-quality international opposition, securing another top-ten result for the Club.
