March was a month of outstanding achievement for The Guerin Club, with members stepping up both on the water and behind the scenes. At the Victorian State Championships held at Lake Nagambie on March 1st, our male athletes delivered exceptional performances. The Mercs men powered their way to victory, securing state titles in both the […]
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Masters March 2025
Congratulations to Jason Nevins, selected in the Eight for the Victorian Masters State Team! Nevs has been flat stick working to make selection so it’s awesome to see the effort rewarded. As we build the Masters Squad the Vic Team will be a Mercs target for 2026. Great to see Drew Ginn and Duncan Free […]
Mercantile Foundation Report March 2025
The generosity of Sean Colgan continues to amaze us. He made another substantial donation to the Foundation in March which is very much appreciated. The Foundation has also been advised of a bequest from the Estate of the Late Rosemary Richardson. The Foundation continues to fulfil its purpose for the Club admirably, providing 4% of its capital to […]
Upcoming Events March 2025
Mercantile Rowing Club will be hosting an ANZAC day service at 9:30AM on Saturday, April 26th at the Mercantile Boat Sheds. In remembrance of those who served, and in recognition of those who continue to serve, we invite all our members and their families to join us at the club for this important event.
High-Performance Report March 2025
VIC STATES REGATTA NATIONALS Jordan Roberts – General Committee
Captain’s Report March 2025
Nationals 2025 saw a stellar performance from Mercantile athletes, with the club earning a total of 15.875 medals: Congratulations to all competitors, coaches, and supporters for a fantastic campaign and for flying the red and white with pride. The strength and spirit on display was nothing short of exceptional. ANZAC Day Service Our annual ANZAC […]
Head Coach’s Report March 2025
As the 2025 season draws to a close, it is worth taking stock of where the club is now, compared to September of 2024. Probably the best indicator of this is the club’s stellar performance at the Victorian State Championships. The club topped the medal table, with 18 gold medals, 6 silver, and 8 bronze. […]
Presidents Report March 2025
Congratulations to our Mercantile Athletes on a brilliant Australian Rowing Championships. Mercantile Rowing Club was ranked 3rd on the medal tally, with over 55 athletes from Mercantile racing to contribute to these results. Medals Won by Mercantile Rowing Club: 5 Gold 7.375 Silver 3.5 Bronze We congratulate the athletes and their coaches for a long […]
Captain’s Report February 2025
We’re in the thick of the domestic competition season, and there is action on all fronts for Mercantile. This months Captain’s report brings a mix bag of news, bolstered by reports of positive progress that are ensuring strong momentum for us all over the next few months. Remembering and Looking Forward The club acknowledges the […]
President’s Report February 2025
Welcome back to the monthly newsletter. Mercantile is proud to deliver this newsletter monthly and we are grateful for Nick Reynish’s enthusiasm in managing this vital communication. February has been a significant month for racing in Victoria. The development of significant areas of the club, from high performance, youth (Under21), Under 23, high performance, clubbies […]