While most Wesleyan students were enjoying a few days off on their fall break, the men’s and women’s crew teams traveled to Cambridge, Mass., to take part in the Head of the Charles Regatta over the weekend.

Both teams achieved favorable results. On Saturday, the men’s Collegiate Four boat placed an outstanding fifth among 40 crews. Then, on Sunday, the men’s Collegiate Eight group finished with the 10th-best time of the 40 boats, closing strong by passing four other boats as they approached the finish line. However, after being docked a 10-second penalty for straying outside of one of the course-marking buoys, they were awarded 15th place.

Meanwhile, the women participated in their own Collegiate Eight race on Sunday, attaining their best result since 2001. They finished 11th of 29 crews, passing both Simmons College and the U.S. Military Academy over the 2.5-mile course.

This Saturday, the Cardinals travel to Saratoga Springs, NY, for the Head of the Fish Regatta, their final fall race.