Teams train for and race in long-distance 'head races' in the fall. Because of the frozen river, winter training consists of intense indoor training as well as cross country skiing which is generally regarded as a blessing in disguise. The spring season consists of shorter 2000m sprint races against traditional IVY and NE US opponents. The season for both men's heavyweight and lightweight programs culminate in the Eastern Sprints and IRA regattas. The women's team competes in the Ivy League (having left the Women's Sprints in 2011) to qualify for the women's national championship.