WORCESTER, Mass. – Wellesley College crew began the 2026-27 season in prime form at the Quinsigamond Snake Regatta on Lake Quinsigamond on Saturday.

In a race of 21 boats, including Division I and II opponents, Blue Crew's "A" boat took second place with a 16:16.4 time. The Blue only trailed MIT's "A" boat while defeating several premier teams, including the NEWMAC's own WPI.

The "B" boat also finished in the top third out of all competitors, coming in seventh place at 17:24.1.

Wellesley's "C" boat earned 17th place with a final time of 18:32.4, defeating WPI's "B" boat.

Next up, Blue Crew will race at the annual Head Of The Charles on Sunday, October 18.

Wellesley lineups (10/3/26):

Wellesley "A" : C - Mia Saracino; 8 - Evyn Lally; 7 - Mia Kim; 6 - Allegra Basanese; 5 - Mia Westmoreland; 4 - Sarah Fu; 3 - Harper Mathews; 2 - Rachel Hu; 1 - Bella Cooper

Wellesley "B": C - Sophia Lutch; 8 - Ellie Walsh; 7 - Isabella Acosta; 6 - Samantha Whitson; 5 - Mira Ivanis; 4 - Olivia Strandberg; 3 - Amelia Dille; 2 - Meredith Adams; 1 - Temitope Ibironke

Wellesley "C": C - Max Horner; 8 - Jillian Hack; 7 - Meg Behe; 6 - Mireilla Kamprath; 5 - Tegan West'; 4 - Sofia Yu; 3 - Alex Sonne; 2 - Ashley Chang; 1 - Sophie Ye