We caught some rowers preparing for the Head of the Charles Regatta! This is the largest three-day rowing event in the world, attracting more than 11,000 athletes from around the globe. Meet the crew marking a new milestone in this year's regatta: https://www.wcvb.com/article/south-african-crew-of-color-makes-history-at-head-of-the-charles-regatta/69046442 #rowers #rowing #Boston #HeadoftheCharles #Massachusetts #Regatta #tradition #NewEngland #competition #watersports #SouthAfrica | WCVB Channe

You are more likely to break a rowing world record at the equator. 🚣🥇⁠ Here's why... ⁠ ⁠ Mathematician, Tom Crawford (@tomrocksmaths) from @oxford_uni explains the effect the Earth’s rotation has on runners, rowers and throwers. On an everyday level, it may not make much difference, but to an athlete trying to break a world record, it could add up to a lot of wasted effort⁠ ⁠ Tom Crawford will be speaking at New Scientist Live on 'How to insure a hobbit' Tap here for more information: https://