The banks of the Charles River on both the Boston and Cambridge sides will be quiet come October, as the Head of the Charles Regatta — one of the biggest local events on the annual calendar — has been canceled for 2020.
"The board of directors and the executive team of the Regatta concluded that they would be unable to run the world class in-person regatta that the rowing community has come to expect while keeping competitors, coaches, volunteers, spectators and vendors safe," wrote the event organizers on Twitter.
The world's largest two-day rowing event is a beloved local pastime among rowing enthusiasts. Thousands of students pack collegiate boathouses, and curious onlookers cheer on rowers giving their all.
Organizers are planning a virtual event in which competitors will be able to compete on their own local bodies of water or on rowing machines, with additional details available by August.
The event — which sees more than 11,000 athletes from around the world competing in more than 60 different races — generates more than $75 million in local economic impact.
While the Regatta may be canceled this year, you can still find lots of fun things to do around The Hub by staying tuned to Time Out Boston.