Salvo Cup​

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The Salvo Cup is a centuries old, good-spirited competition between the Boston Latin School and the rebel hamlet of Brookline (officially a part of Boston until its treacherous incorporation as a "town" in 1705). The cup itself changes hands based on the results of the day's battle.

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• WHO

  • Varsity rowers

  • Novice rowers typically do not compete (will not be competing in 2023)

• WHERE

  • ARRIVAL: Athletes meet at the BLS Boathouse at the time announced on the Race Tracker. Racing will take place in the morning between 8-9:30 am.

  • RACING and VIEWING: The course finishes at Magazine Beach. Most spectators choose to watch from there. Small parking lots on both sides of the Veterans Memorial Pool are usually enough to accommodate spectators. It has traditionally been considered risky to park at Trader Joes/ Micro Center, but perhaps not THAT risky. There is a Starbucks across the street. Pay attention when crossing Memorial Drive as it is hazardous.)

  • CUP CEREMONY and Breakfast foods: The Cup Ceremony and Brookline will host BLS Rowers and Families for breakfast taking place at the BLS Boathouse immediately after the racing. 

  • DO NOT PARK in the BLS/Northeastern boathouse lot. Plenty of parking is readily available a very short walk from the boathouse at the Christian Herter Park/Artesani Playground. Parking information can be found at www.blscrew.org/bls-boathouse. 

  • Novice rowers and their families are encouraged to come to the race to cheer on the Varsity boats and see what racing is all about. 

• WHEN

  •  Lineups and race times will be posted by Thursday evening on the Race Tracker.

• NOTE FROM ORGANIZERS: HUGE THANKS TO Brookline for hosting the post-race breakfast!