News

Congratulations to our Olympic Team Members

Congratulations to our Club members who have been selected into the Olympic Rowing Team: Amanda Bateman - W2x Ria Thompson - W4x Jess Morrison - W2 and W4 Kat Werry - W8 James Rook - W8 Angus Widdicombe - M8

Mon 14 Jun 2021

John Harry OAM

Congratulations to John Harry on his Australian Honour announced today. It is gratifying to see Club members recognised in this way.

Mon 14 Jun 2021

Our underage Australian team members receive their uniforms

As mentioned below, one of the very sad aspects of lockdown 4 in Melbourne has been the inability of our under age team members to compete in Adelaide this weekend. The consolation was a handicap event for our elite rowers at Carrum on 12th June combined with presentation of Australian uniforms.

Sun 13 Jun 2021

Yarra River Works Notice - 9 June

Notice of Yarra River works from Parks Victoria attached.

Fri 11 Jun 2021

Lockdown Latest - 10 June 2021

Yes we can get back on the water for training but cannot use the clubhouse other than for getting boats and toilets. See below fro the latest from Rowing Victoria.

Thu 10 Jun 2021

The bitter impacts of lockdown 4

Five members who have trained for a pinnacle race as members of the Australian team, cannot get to the regatta because of the lockdown.

Thu 10 Jun 2021

Winter Sculling

The first events of the series are another victim of Lockdown 4. The Club has a number of single sculls which can be used. If you are interested in using one, please speak with Meg Hester.

Thu 10 Jun 2021

Member profiles - Newcomb and Wraith

Two legends of the Club are given rowing profiles this month - past Captain and youth rowing mastermind, Simon Newcomb, and past Captain Richard Wraith. Both are great stories and worthy of you attention.

Thu 10 Jun 2021

Inaugural Australian Coastal Rowing Championships

The Championships first bulletin is out and can be found through the following link. https://rowingaustralia.com.au/2021-australian-coastal-rowing-and-beach-sprints-championships/

Thu 10 Jun 2021

Coastal rowing at Mercs #2

Ever thought about giving coastal rowing a try? If so email the Secretary and join our come and try days, 9.30am Sunday mornings at Port Melbourne Yacht Club.

Sun 23 May 2021

World Cup 3 Simulation Regatta

Our rowers in national teams will compete on 10 – 13 June 2021 in Adelaide at the World Cup 3 simulation regatta. This regatta features the Australian Senior A, Para, Under 23, Under 21 and Under 19 rowing teams.

Sat 22 May 2021

Bow and stern lights

Details on lighting requirements for rowing in the dark.

Sat 22 May 2021

Winter Sculling

The first event of the series is coming soon on the 5th June. The Club has a number of single sculls which can be used. If you are interested in using one, please speak with Meg Hester.

Sat 22 May 2021

Olympic qualification regatta results

Congratulations to the women's quad scull who have now qualified for the Olympic Games after wining at the qualification regatta in Lucerne. The quad contained Ria Thompson who raced for Mercantile before heading up to Brisbane. Sadly the Olympic dreams of Red Matthews were put to bed after the men's double scull failed to qualify.

Tue 18 May 2021

Olympic Qualification Regatta

The following crews are scheduled to race tonight ion the Olympic Qualification Regatta in Lucerne this weekend.

Sat 15 May 2021

Mercantile in the Australian under 23 team

Congratulations to Emmie Frederico, Paige Barr and coach Al Matthews on their selection into the Australian under 23 four. They will not travel overseas this year but will race at the World Cup 3 simulation regatta with our members of the Australian team.

Sat 15 May 2021