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last 10 strokes/
A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FREDERICK V. SCHOCH
T
wenty-seven years have gone by
since my inaugural year as ex-
ecutive director of this regatta.
Over the years the regatta has grown
tremendously, both in number of ath-
letes and sponsors, but one thing has
never changed; the regatta has always
been and will always be a reunion for
old friends to reconnect and a place
to form new friendships. It’s these
relationships that make the sport of
rowing so unique.
As we celebrate the 53rd Head Of
The Charles Regatta, I cherish all the
many fond memories of working side
by side with other passionate rowers
who band together to help host this
epic Regatta. It is this collaborative
spirit that makes the event a success.
I continue to marvel at the leadership
provided by Katherine Kirk and the
HOCR board of directors along with
scores of other individuals who have
dedicated decades of imagination and
toil to running this race. I also want
to commend my hardworking full-time
staff: Tom Martin, our CFO, Mason
Cox, assistant director Brendan Mul-
vey, director of operations and Pris-
cilla Livingston, operations assistant.
BNY Mellon Investment Manage-
ment returns in 2017 as our Presenting
Sponsor and the official investment
services partner of the Head Of The
Charles Regatt a. BNY Mellon, a pas-
sionate believer in the values taught
by rowing, will also provide trophies
for the fastest college crews in the
Men’s and Women’s Championship
Eights. Our special thanks go out
to BNY Mellon CEO of Investment
Management, Mitchell Harris, for his
commitment to our event.
Brooks Brothers, the Official Pre-
mium Apparel Sponsor of the HOCR,
will again offer two retail shops along
the river and will sell co-branded
clothing that will be popular with all
attendees. Its tents draw large crowds
of students, parents and alumni all
weekend long. New Balance, our Of-
ficial Athletic Apparel and Footwear,
will also have a retail shop at the FALS
area. Stop by to so you may pick up a
pair of the latest HOCR New Balance
sneakers and to browse a wide variety
of co-branded athletic apparel. Hurry,
they are sure to sell out quickly!
Aston Martin and Delta Air Lines
join the HOCR as new Premier Spon-
sors for 2017. Aston Martin, the inde-
pendent British luxury car company
will be the presenting sponsor of the
Eliot Bridge Enclosure. They will have
OPPOSITE
Yale blue.
PHOTO: MASON D. COX PHOTOGRAPHY
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION
FIFTY-THIRD HEAD OF THE CHARLES REGATTA
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