(Cambridge, MA, Oct. 21) - The Yale Lightweights, the defending 2000 champions in the men’s lightweight eight, retained their “head of the river” status with a strong 8.87 second win over second-place NYAC. Peck’s Boat Club – Yale’s second boat – was fourth, 10.45 seconds behind third-place Brock University. Both eights will receive guaranteed entries for the 2002 regatta. The Youth 4+ was fourth and within the 5% qualification to receive automatic entry for 2002. The Lightweight 4+ was 13th. For full results, click here for the Head of the Charles website.