October 2024
Did you know that Quinobequin is the Native American name for the Charles River?
This year marked the 11th Head of Quinobequin, or “Head of Q” for short, organized by the Cambridge Boat Club along the Charles River in Boston. It’s an event exclusively for single rowers.
The race spans 3,000 meters upstream against the current, making it a challenging course.
This year’s race took place on a cold day, though luckily the rain held off until the race was finished. The course itself is difficult, with sharp curves forming S shapes, and the narrow width adds an extra layer of complexity. On top of that, it’s a head race, where boats start one after another with only brief intervals, requiring rowers to be mindful of passing rules and give way to faster boats.
Overall, rowing on an unfamiliar course, navigating tight spaces, and managing the crowded conditions threw me off, and I didn’t perform as well as I’d hoped. However, I took away valuable lessons on race strategy.
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