Photos from Saturday Oct. 17 at the 2026 Head of the Charles regatta.

Head of the Charles spectators at the Weld Boathouse, looking toward the John Weeks Bridge. Credit: Tom Meek 
A singles race during Saturday’s Head of the Charles regatta. Credit: Tom Meek 
Throngs came to the Charles River to see the Head of the Charles regatta. Credit: Tom Meek 
Scout Motors built a temporary booth along the Charles River to preview its electric truck and sport-utility vehicle at Head of the Charles. Credit: Tom Meek 
Rowers along the Charles River during Head of the Charles. Credit: Tom Meek 
The Head of the Charles regatta isn’t just about rowing. Hundreds of thousands of people typically attend, so companies line up to get their attention. Credit: Tom Meek 
Attendees at Head of the Charles line up for coffee. Credit: Tom Meek 
L.L. Bean had a tartan version of its rolling duckboat at the Head of the Charles regatta. Credit: Tom Meek
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