The race tomorrow afternoon is all about the F-word, which has become all but taboo in a sport of blisters and lactic acid. ``Rowing should always be fun, but this is particularly special for me," said Caryn Davies , who's favored to win the women's championship double sculls at the 42d Head of the Charles Regatta with former coach and ... (Full article: 1216 words)

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