CAMBRIDGE, MA (October 21, 2013) -- The Vassar College men's and women's rowing teams traveled to Cambridge, MA on Saturday and Sunday to race at the 49th annual Head of the Charles Regatta, where more than 300,000 spectators gathered to watch over 9,000 athletes from around the world compete on the Charles River in "the ultimate two-day rowing competition."

    Both the men and women competed in the collegiate fours races. placing 31st and 26th in their respective events. The men sped through the winding 4800m course in 18:22.655, overcoming a collision to beat Amherst, Vanderbilt, and Texas A&M, among other teams. The Brewer women likewise competed well, putting up a time of 20:24.365 to edge out teams including Marquette University and Texas A&M. Head Coach Stephanie Ricker was pleased with the performance of both teams, particularly given that the field included a host of large universities with experienced crews and top recruits.

    Competing for the women were Kate Chatham, Lena Nitsan, Elena Riecke, Korina Tolbert, and coxswain Chelsea Carter. The men's boat featured Macrae Marran, Jay Mayur, Jacob Damsky, and Kevin Newhall, and was coxed by Ari Skoufos.