‘One of the worst in years,’: toxic bacteria outbreak poses new challenge prior to the Head of the Charles - The Boston Globe

‘One of the worst in years,’: toxic bacteria outbreak poses new challenge prior to the Head of the Charles - The Boston Globe

As rowers prepare for the iconic Head of the Charles regatta, it's not just other boats they're dodging on the water — it's toxic blooms of cyanobacteria, too.

World Champ Murtagh Returns to Boston for Head of the Charles

By Katie Lane This year’s World Rowing champion in the women’s single Fiona Murtagh will return to Boston to compete in the 60th Head of the Charles Regatta, October 17-19. Murtagh captured the gold medal for Ireland by .03 in Shanghai in September, ousting Great Britain’s Lauren Henry at the line. “October in Boston is my favorite thing in the world,” said Murtagh. “It’s been so long since I’ve experienced that and I’m just really looking forwa…