Category: Guerin Glub

October marked the first taste of racing for many of our Clubbies, and what a debut it was. Men’s Squad The men’s squad stepped confidently onto the start line, proudly representing Mercantile and showing spirit that defines the Guerin Club programme. A standout moment came from Wilo in the Club Men’s Single (1x), delivering a […]

As the days stretch longer and the mornings grow lighter, the Guerin Club (GC) squads are surging into the new season with energy, enthusiasm and serious depth across both the Men’s and Women’s groups. Men’s GC – Big Boats, Big Momentum The Men’s GC crew has been steadily gathering force, with Thursday night big-boat sessions […]

The Guerin Club kicked off the official season in true Mercantile style—with BBQs, beers, and plenty of energy around the boathouse. The men’s squad has wasted no time getting back into bigger boats, with returning members mixing in alongside new recruits from schools and even overseas. This blend of fresh faces and experienced Clubbies has […]

As winter ticks on, the Guerin Club is warming up nicely for the season ahead—with both the men’s and women’s squads building solid foundations before the official launch on August 27th at 6:30pm at the club. The Men’s Program, led by Alister Taylor, has settled into a great weekly rhythm. Wednesday nights are all about […]

Men’s Guerin ClubThe Men’s Guerin Club is rolling into winter with purpose—and pace. The focus is firmly set on a strong campaign across key regattas, including Melbourne Head, Rutherglen, State Champs, and the iconic Mildura/Wentworth regatta. Training will ramp up with three on-water sessions each week, supported by a structured erg and weights program and […]

As we move into the heart of winter, the Guerin Programme continues to build quietly but confidently, with strong momentum on both the men’s and women’s squads. For the men, it’s been simple and steady. We’ve had them out for sessions in small & mixed boats—focusing on technical cohesion and keeping things consistent as we […]

The Guerin Programme continues to play a vital role in bridging the gap between school and senior rowing at Mercantile, offering a platform for young athletes to stay engaged with the sport while developing skills and confidence in a high-performance club environment. In recent months, the program has welcomed a new face at the helm […]

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 […]

During February the Clubbies attended Australian Henley & Nagambie Regattas. Both Men’s & Women’s eights at Aus Henley, retained their B grade trophies winning both events (Men – Founders Challenge Cup and Women – Elswick Challenge Cup)  Worthy of mention at the tail end of January at the Barwon Regatta, was our youngest member Imogen […]