BOSTON (WHDH) - Thousands of people will flock to the Charles River Saturday morning to witness the start of the annual Head of the Charles Regatta.

Sky7 HD was over the scene on Friday as rowers prepared for this weekend’s race.

The three-mile course begins at the Boston University Boathouse and will end near Herter Park.

Races kicked off at 7:45 a.m. and will go all day until 4:30 p.m.

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