Head of The Charles Regatta - Charity Program

Charity Program

Since 1998, the Head Of The Charles Regatta's Charity Program has generated over $650,000 for its official charities, which include Cambridge Community Foundation and Community Rowing. The Charity Program allows competitors to gain an automatic entry into the Regatta in exchange for raising $1250 per person, per entry. Any single, double, four, or eight is eligible to enter.

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