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Photographers and Photos Wanted

Club member Andrew Guerin has established a new website www.australianrowingimages.com to make available both current and historical rowing images to the rowing community. Whilst still in it's infancy, well over 30,000 images are already on the site.
Mon 02 Jan 2023

Member Profiles - January 2023

The New Year brings some time for reflection and so your website author have gone back in time to recognise important members of years gone by. Specifically, we highlight three members who died on active service in WW2.
Mon 02 Jan 2023

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all our members. We look forward to what 2023 brings to our athletes and coaches who have worked diligently and purposefully in preparation for the rowing season. If you haven’t been down to the club for a while, we look forward to seeing you soon either for a row with our masters, clubbie or just to pop in.
Mon 02 Jan 2023

Cate McNeil takes early strong lead in the Captain's Trophy

Cate McNeil has been clocking up a swag of wins already this season with wins at the Ballarat Omnium, Head of the Mitchell, Bendigo regatta, Loretto regatta, Sacred Heart schoolgirls regatta and this weekend at Carrum. Great work Cate.
Mon 12 Dec 2022

Rowing Australia Awards

Mercantile again figured prominently at the Rowing Australian Awards with two pathways awards and life membership for Patrick McNamara.
Mon 12 Dec 2022

Christmas Party

Another successful day at the Club on Sunday 4th December with a celebration of the life of Arthur Atkins DFC and the boat naming of the Anthony Bergelin. Arthur's family joined us at the Club for his celebration. Members were provided with some insights into his amazing life. For those who could not make the day, please refer to Arthur's profile which provides some glimpses. The Club also took the opportunity honour Anthony Bergelin.
Mon 12 Dec 2022

NTC Camp invitees

We’ve had the following athletes been invited to the National Time Trial in Penrith from 11-17 Dec.
Sun 27 Nov 2022

RV Awards Night

Mercs members figured prominently at the RV Awards Night on 19th November.
Sun 27 Nov 2022

Four wins and black armbands for Arthur

Mercs celebrated the return of regattas with four wins and wearing black arm bands to remember the passing of our patron, Arthur Atkins. Our wins were in the Women's Open Double Scull - great work Hannah and Remy, Men's Club eight, Women's Club eight and Mixed eight.
Sun 27 Nov 2022

Christmas Party 4 Dec 2022

The Committee invites you to the Club's Christmas Lunch on 4 December 2022. Please see the invitation with a link to the booking page to assist you with your booking. The luncheon will include a sumptuous spit roast and dessert. Pimms or Champers on arrival then drinks at Bar prices. We will commence with boat namings and also celebrating the life of the Late Arthur Atkins DFC, our former Club Patron. We seek the attendance of all members for this important event.
Sat 12 Nov 2022

Members and coaches recognised

Recently the Morrison family was recognised by MLC, last weekend member Tony Walker was recognised by MGS and past coach David Fraumano by St Catherines.
Mon 07 Nov 2022

Happy birthday Chipper

David "Chipper" Colvin surprised at Saturday morning breakfast. Happy birthday Chipper.
Mon 07 Nov 2022

Sean Colgan publishes a book on legendary Ted Nash

Sean has compiled stories on a coach who significantly influenced him. Like so many well knowm coaches, Ted was a character with a strong personality. He was ex-special forces and it showed. When I first met him in 1992, he was legendary and coached the crew most likely to defeat the Oarsome Foursome in the Olympic Games. He was tough and tough on his crews. Despite these attributes, it was clear that he would walk over hot coals for his crews.
Sat 05 Nov 2022

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Rowing Australia
St Catherine's School
Brighton Grammar School
Rowing Victoria
Colgan Foundation
Mercantile Foundation