The Boston College rowing team officially starts the 2017-18 season with the Head of the Charles Regatta on the Eagles' home course along the Charles River on Oct. 21-22. In its 53rd year, the HOCR attracts 11,000 competitors and 400,000 spectators from around the world and this year, BC will compete in four events on Saturday and Sunday.
The program also will celebrate 30 years of rowing at The Heights. The Eagles will welcome back alumni from all eras and nine alumni will race in the alumni eight event on Saturday at 1:18 p.m.
The club four (bow #34) will kick off race day on Saturday for BC at 1:57 p.