Overview
Cambridge Boat Club, founded in 1909, is a private rowing and social club on the Charles River in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its first boathouse stood on the north bank at the foot of Ash and Hawthorn Streets; in 1947 the club moved upstream to Gerry's Landing to make way for the extension of Memorial Drive. In 1965 the club's rowing committee held the first Head of the Charles Regatta, which has grown into one of the largest rowing events in the world, raced every October on the river past the club; the regatta's directors are appointed by the club board.
- Founded
- 1909
- Federation
- USRowing
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Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- Head of the Charles Regattahead race on the Charles River every October, first held by the club in 1965; 2026 edition 16–18 October
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No race running right nowSee VesselSOS RacingHistory and achievements
- 1909The club is founded and builds its boathouse on the north bank of the Charles River that autumn
- 1932A rowing committee is formed
- 1947The club relocates its boathouse upstream to Gerry's Landing for the Memorial Drive extension
- 1965The rowing committee holds the first Head of the Charles Regatta
- 1990sThe boathouse is extensively renovated; the regatta is incorporated in 1996
Location
- Position
- 42°22.34′ N 71°8.03′ W
42.37231, -71.13381 - Address
- Gerry's Landing, Memorial Drive
Frequently asked
When was Cambridge Boat Club founded?
In 1909.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Head of the Charles Regatta.