Experience the Head of the Charles Rowing Competition in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Some sporting events bring such an intense level of competition you can practically feel it in the air. In this season one segment from “Weekends with Yankee” (episode 104), we’re in Cambridge, Massachusetts at the Head of the Charles, the biggest two-day rowing event in the world. While full of competitive spirit, the annual October event is also a chance for the rowing community to collectively celebrate their beloved sport. Join Richard as he gets to know hometown hero Olympic silver medalist rower Gevvie Stone and her father and coach, Gregg Stone, as Gevvie prepares to compete.

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Produced by GBH, Boston’s preeminent public media producer, Weekends with Yankee is a Telly Award–winner in theTourism/Travel category and was recently nominated for Best New Series and Best Travel Program by The Taste Awards. Series funding for Weekends with Yankee is provided by New Hampshire Division of Travel & Tourism Development, Maine Office of Tourism, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, The Barn Yard, American Cruise Lines, and Grady-White Boats.