Category: Head Coach’s Report

As the season gathers momentum, Mercantile athletes have hit the ground running competing across three states, embracing new racing formats, and laying down markers that signal a promising year ahead. From Brisbane to Canberra to our own backyard in Carrum, the red and white has been well and truly on show. KAND Challenge Cup – […]

September has been a month defined by international inspiration and strong domestic progress, as the World Rowing Championships took centre stage for athletes and supporters alike. Mercantile pride was on full display, with A Final appearances in the Men’s Four, Men’s Eight and Women’s Eight. A huge congratulations to all our athletes who represented on […]

Our High Performance group continues to show excellent strength in numbers, with 25–30 athletes training in most sessions. The foundations we are building—both on the water and in the gym—are progressing well, and in the coming weeks we will begin streamlining the squads to allow for more focused coaching and tailored instruction. Carrum, often labelled […]

It’s been a strong and promising winter period at Mercantile, with numbers continuing to grow across all squads—a testament to the club’s momentum and ambition. Our High-Performance squad, encompassing Senior and U23 athletes, is now nearing 30 members, all focused on national representation. Both our Men’s and Women’s Youth squads have exceeded 25 athletes each, […]

It’s been a dynamic and rewarding few months, both abroad and back on the Yarra. After returning from a successful Senior World Cup Tour in Europe, I’m incredibly proud of our Mercantile athletes who represented Australia with distinction on the international stage. Austin Reinehr and Fergus Hamilton delivered standout performances in the Men’s Four, claiming […]

We are delighted to officially welcome Scott Rowe as Head Coach of Mercantile Rowing Club. Scott’s appointment began on June 16th, and we are thrilled to have someone of his calibre leading the next chapter of our club’s high-performance program. While Scott’s official start is mid-June, he has already hit the ground running. Since the […]

Incoming Head Coach Scott Rowe introduces himself and his career thus far: Rowing has been a constant in my life for as long as I can remember. Like many, my journey began in high school, following in the footsteps of my older brother. While I was arguably a better rugby player at the time, I […]

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.  […]