Head of the Charles Team Merch

Head of the Charles team merch turns regatta weekend into a year-round identity moment. Teams that race in Boston pull out their HOCR hoodie at every practice for the rest of the year. Bear Grips Pro Shops prints custom Head of the Charles team apparel with no minimum, per-rower personalization, and delivery in about a week, ready in time for the regatta weekend.

Head of the Charles Apparel Categories

• Regatta tee. The standard memorabilia tee with team name, "Head of the Charles [Year]," and event-specific design. Bear Grips Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee or Sport-Tek Performance Tee.
• Regatta hoodie. Premium fleece hoodie with the team logo on the chest and "HOCR [Year]" callout across the back. Bear Grips Comfort Soft Hoodie.
• Regatta hat. Embroidered lifestyle cap or rope hat with the team crest and regatta year on the back panel. Yupoong Adjustable Cotton Lifestyle Hat or Richardson Classic Rope Hat.
• Regatta tank. Summer or warm-weather option. Bella+Canvas Performance Workout Tank.
• Long sleeve regatta tee. For the cold-weather October weather typical of HOCR weekend. Sport-Tek Moisture-Wicking Long Sleeve.

Per-Rower Personalization for Head of the Charles

Strong HOCR team merch includes per-rower personalization:

• Rower name on the chest or sleeve. Each rower types in his or her name at checkout.
• Seat position on the sleeve. "Seat 1 (Bow)," "Seat 4," "Cox."
• Boat assignment. "M8+," "W4-," "Mixed Master 8+" for clubs entering multiple boats.

The team store sets these fields once. Each rower fills in his or her own info at checkout. The shirt prints with that rower's specific info on the chest or sleeve.

Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.

Timing the HOCR Apparel Order

Head of the Charles runs the third weekend of October most years. Order timing:

1. 4 weeks out (mid-September). Team manager publishes the regatta store with the year's design.
2. 3 weeks out. Team manager shares the link with the boathouse, alumni list, and supporting club members.
3. 2 weeks out. Orders close (or stay open through regatta weekend for last-minute add-ons).
4. 1 week out. Apparel arrives at rowers' homes ready for travel to Boston.
5. Regatta weekend through end of fall. Store stays live for alumni and friends-of-the-club to order.

Design Direction for Head of the Charles Merch

• Front: team logo or boathouse crest. Standard chest position.
• Back: "Head of the Charles [Year]" with team name underneath. Heritage layout for regatta weekend.
• Boat-and-oars graphic for emblem-style designs. Pairs naturally with regatta typography.
• City of Boston elements (skyline, Citgo sign, river graphic). Some teams add a small Boston identifier in the design.
• Limited drops for finalist or championship boats. A separate shirt for boats that medal at the regatta.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a small high school team racing one boat at HOCR order custom merch?

Yes. No minimum. An 8-rower boat can order 8 custom HOCR tees and hoodies with each rower's name and seat position printed on his or her shirt.

How fast can HOCR apparel be ready before the regatta?

Most orders ship in 3 to 5 business days and arrive in about a week. Open the store at least 2 to 3 weeks before HOCR weekend to be safe.

Can the HOCR store stay open after the regatta for alumni orders?

Yes. The store stays live indefinitely. Alumni, friends, and supporters can keep buying memorabilia tees and hoodies for months or years after the event.

Can the merch include the official HOCR logo?

The Head of the Charles logo is a registered mark of the Head of the Charles Regatta organization. Use your team logo and "Head of the Charles [Year]" text rather than the official event mark.