CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Harvard-Radcliffe women's lightweight rowing program announced its 2026-27 schedule on Monday afternoon. The Crimson will compete in this weekend's Head of the Charles Regatta before opening its spring season on March 27.
2026-27 Schedule
Under the direction of first-year David K. Richards '61 Family Head Coach for Radcliffe Lightweight Crew
Elizabeth Hughes, Harvard begins the season against Georgetown (March 27) on the Occoquan River, followed by the Class of 1999 Cup home opener, where Harvard defeated Princeton last year.
The team will travel to Cherry Hill, N.J. for the Knecht Cup (Apr. 10-11) and conclude the regular season in Cambridge for the Beanpot against BU and MIT, where Havard's varsity eight last took home the trophy in 2025.
The Beanpot will mark the end of the regular season before the team travels to Worcester for the Women's Sprints (May 2). The post-season concludes in West Windsor, N.J. at the IRA National Championships (May 29-30).
2026-27 Harvard Women's Lightweight Rowing Schedule
Date(s) Regatta Location
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October 17-18
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Head of the Charles
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Cambridge, MA
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November 7
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Foot of the Charles
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Cambridge, MA
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March 27
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Georgetown
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Washington, DC
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April 3
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Princeton
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Cambridge, MA
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April 10-11
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Knecht Cup
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Cherry Hill, NJ
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April 17
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Beanpot
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Cambridge, MA
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May 2
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Women's Sprints
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Worcester, MA
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May 29-30
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IRA National Championship
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West Windsor, NJ
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