News

Current rowing restrictions

The Victorian Government has increased the number of people in an outdoor setting to 20 plus coaches, and from late June, yet more. However the minimum distance remains at 1.5 metres. Given that the distance between seats in a crewed boat is 1.2-1.3 metres, single sculls are the only boats allowed, unless you are from the same household.

Tue 02 Jun 2020

Dredging works update

Rowing Victoria reports as follows. The dredging at the VRA landing on the Yarra River is now well underway, showing wonderful progress. Dredging works will continue until approximately the 10th of June.

Tue 02 Jun 2020

Updated Sun Protection Policy

In the middle of winter is a perfect time to update policies. The first is our UV protection policy. Please follow the link to find it.

Tue 02 Jun 2020

New website 1st July 2020

The Club is implementing a new member management system and associated website on 1st July 2020. Members will be receiving emails to establish their access to the new system.

Tue 02 Jun 2020

Welcome Mike McKay

We welcome Mike who started officially on 1st June. For the active rowers amongst us, this news report will come as a surprise, as Mike has been doing the role which he started officially today. The Mercantile high performance group has already grown and is being rapidly reinvigorated under his leadership. This work has been noticed both here in Victoria and across the country. Great work Mike and well done to you and your high performance team.

Tue 02 Jun 2020

From the Vaults â€“ Percy Ivens, champion rower and sculler

Back at the start of the twentieth century, it was unusual to have a oarsman who raced at the highest level of sculling and rowing. Our Percy Ivens was one of these top quality and skilled athletes. Furthermore, he undertook the arduous task of Club Treasurer whilst actively rowing. He was a great Mercantile member.

Tue 02 Jun 2020