Head Of The Charles Regatta starts at the Boston University DeWolfe Boathouse, and winds 3 miles upriver to Artesani Playground in Brighton. Download a pdf of the Course Map.

All those who are not arriving with boats on their cars are STRONGLY advised to use public transportation. The course is within easy walking distance of 3 MBTA stations (Central & Harvard on the RED line, and BU Central on the B Branch of the Green Line) and multiple bus routes travel near to the course (1, 47,64,66, 71,72,73,74, 75, 86). See www.mbta.com for detailed route and schedule information.

The Regatta provides a complimentary shuttle bus service throughout the course.

All competitors should also read Boat Launching and Storage in the handbook. Limited parking is available on Birmingham Parkway on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In addition to the Regatta, special events are occurring nearby, therefore parking is expected to be at a premium.

Directions

Driving Directions
FALS - Mass Pike to exit 18 East. exit 20 West, follow signs to Cambridge. Stay straight through several traffic lights and across the River Street Bridge. Once across the bridge, take a left onto Memorial Drive (there will be a Shell station and a Mobile station at the corners.) Stay on Memorial Drive for 1.6 miles at which point it will fork (near the Cambridge Boat Club.) Staying to the left, follow signs for Watertown/Newton. Proceed through the traffic light, and as you approach Eliot Bridge, follow signs for Boston/Newton. As you are crossing Eliot bridge stay to the right and an HOCR volunteer will meet your trailer and direct you to a parking space. It would be helpful to consult a parking map or course map to assist with directions.

SADL (Magazine Beach) - Same as above, expect go RIGHT onto Memorial Drive once you cross the River Street Bridge. Magazine Beach is located about 1/4 mile downstream of Riverside Boat Club, across from the large Shell sign.