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Robyn Selby Smith still at her peak

Robyn Selby Smith is one of our senior rowers who is the top of her game in 2026. She was also there in 2006.

Tue 10 Nov 2026

Out today - Episode 62 of Mercantile Radio

Mon 09 Nov 2026

Saturday morning breakfast team play up to the camera

Most of this week's Saturday morning team were caught playing to the camera yesterday

Sun 08 Nov 2026

From the vaults - more Rutherglen boat transport

The train flat tops were not the only way boats were transported to country regattas.

Fri 06 Nov 2026

From the Vaults - boat transport in 1930s

The Rutherglen regatta last weekend prompted your correspondent to show how Mercs boats were transported to country regattas in 1930s.

Thu 05 Nov 2026

Mercs at Rutherglen Regatta

Mercantile at the annual Murray Rowing Association Regatta.

Wed 04 Nov 2026

Episode 61 of Mercs Radio is out

Step Up or Step Aside: Paul Cooke on Coaching Champions | Brown University Rowing

Tue 03 Nov 2026

Mercs shines at Golden Oar

Mercantile topped the medal tally at the Golden Oar Regatta in Canberra on the weekend.

Mon 02 Nov 2026

Rutherglen Regatta moved to this weekend

After decades as the New Years Day Regatta, then to mid January, Rutherglen is now October.

Sat 31 Oct 2026

Mercs at Golden Oar Regatta

Mercantile is again well represented at this years Golden Oar Regatta in Canberra.

Fri 30 Oct 2026

October Newsletter is out

All the news and stories from Mercantile in the October newsletter.

Thu 29 Oct 2026

Mercs Foundation makes first coaching grant

The Mercs Foundation has several objectives but has focused on equipment and athlete support till now. It has made its first coaching grant.

Wed 28 Oct 2026

Episode 60 of Mercantile Radio is out

The Man Who Wasn't Cheering for Redgrave - Jamie Koven World Champion 94 and 97- Episode 60 of Mercantile Radio

Tue 27 Oct 2026

The benefits of early training.

One of the benefits of training early is beautiful sun rises. As the days lengthen, the less we will see.

Mon 26 Oct 2026

It is always busy at 6am at Mercantile

For those members who can't get top the boathouse, this is a usual 6am morning

Sun 25 Oct 2026

Reckon this pair might fly

Drew Ginn and Hamish Bond caught up at the Head of the Charles Regatta.

Sat 24 Oct 2026

Mercantile in the Rower of the Year Award Nominations

Mercs figure prominently in the Rowing Australia Rower of the Year Award short lists.

Fri 23 Oct 2026

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Annual General Meeting Notice attached

Thu 22 Oct 2026

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