Oct. 21, 2010

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BOSTON - Using the DeWolfe Boathouse as the starting point, the Boston University men's and women's rowing programs will compete this weekend at the 46th annual Head of the Charles Regatta. Former and current BU rowers along with coaches will be competing during the two-day event.

Over 8,000 competitors from around the world will be competing in 55 events, and up to 300,000 spectators will be in attendance to watch the races.

Last year, the Terrier women made history in the championship fours race. Coxed by senior Alex Thornton, the BU boat posted the best collegiate time to earn the program's first-ever medal.

On the men's side, nine freshmen took third in the Club Eights. Also, head coach and U.S. Rowing Hall of Fame member Thomas Bohrer defended his Master Singles (40+) title with BU boatman Russ Cone placing second. The two men along with assistant coach John Lindberg will be racing on Saturday morning.

During the weekend, both teams will be hosting an open house for prospects and families. Click here for more information on the men and here for the women.

SATURDAY'S EVENT SCHEDULE

Event #3: Men's Senior Singles (8:57 a.m.)

Bow #1
Thomas Bohrer (BU Men's Head Coach)

Bow #2
Russ Cone (BU Men's and Women's Boatman)

Bow #22
John Lindberg (BU Men's Assistant Coach)

Event #12: Women's Alumni Eights (11:27 a.m.)

Bow #21
1. Caitlin Durkin
2. Jeannette Daley
3. Lori Scaffhauser
4. Trina McGillis
5. Kayla O'Rourke
6. Tara Kelley
7. Susan La Fauci
8. Kate Larson

Event #15: Men's Club Fours (12:19 p.m.)

Bow #18
1. Chris Silva (Northeastern)
2. Hideyoshi Watanabe ('10)
3. Josh Novak ('09)
4. Andy Fisher ('10)
C. Tom Ivancic ('10)

Event #17: Men's Club Eights (1:14 p.m.)

Bow #2
1. Curtis Hon
2. Thaddeus Babiec
3. Andrew Jacobson
4. Kyle Peabody
5. Walt Asmuth
6. Moritz Franz
7. Matt Krmpotich
8. Tim Giroux
C. Tennyson Hunt

Bow #23
1. Zach Robbiano
2. Thomas Morrison
3. Nick Jones
4. Alex Keiser
5. John Szramiak
6. Christopher Bryson
7. Kyle Jones
8. Ted Beck
C. Justin Rau

Event #23:Men's Master Eights (2:47 p.m.)

Bow #13
Wide Load Boat Club (Alumni)

Event #24: Women's Master Eights (3:02 p.m.)

Bow #20
1. Kari Mekler
2. Sylvia Brophy
3. Jennifer Culpepper
4. Marta Stiglin
5. Erin Jarosz
6. Diane Lehner
7. Shannon Casey
8. Christina Cook

SUNDAY'S EVENT SCHEDULE

Event #48: Men's Championship Fours (2:33 p.m.)

Bow #13
1. Mike Cataldo
2. James Potts
3. John Cox
4. Nikolaus Geihe
C. Allison Pescatore

Event #49: Women's Championship Fours (2:40 p.m.)

Bow #1
1. Caroline Kimberly
2. Amelia Ralston
3. Megan Connell
4. Mackenzie Wiler
C. Mia Serabian

Event #50: Men's Championship Eights (2:55 p.m.)

Bow #16
1. Wijnand Schoemakers
2. Marko Bezbradica
3. David Fette
4. Sjoerd Klem
5. Matthew Given
6. Kosta Gioulekas
7. Sebastian Mueller
8. Todd Sukolsky
C. Bobby McGee

Bow #35
1. Andrew Ruprecht
2. Lenny Futterman
3. Joe Gartland
4. Charles Ruprecht
5. Andrew Reswow
6. Griffin Duffy
7. Andrew Wagner
8. Sean Dixon
C. Sarah Tadiri

Event #51: Women's Championship Eights (3:09 p.m.)

Bow #17
1. Mariel Boomgaardt
2. Kate Russell
3. Lynn Ratte
4. Cheryl Copson
5. Allie Doro
6. Brittany Tovee
7. Lesley Pepin
8. Claire Kuehnel
C. Kayla Rivers

Bow #23
1. Westanna Carleton
2. Alex Gustafson
3. Ashley Richard
4. Kathleen Grueter
5. Gabby Cutler
6. Lauren Box
7. Kate Rockett
8. Katrina Lyter
C. Alex Thornton