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Mercantile Rowing Club

Founded in 1880, Mercantile Rowing Club embodies a legacy of excellence & camaraderie. Our founders aimed to enrich Melbourne's society through the noble sport of rowing. Today, we uphold these values:

  • Excellence in rowing
  • Physical & mental health
  • Respect & Friendship for all

Our members are leaders in sport, coaching, & beyond, with World & Olympic Champions & Thomas Keller Medalists part of our proud community. If you're passionate about rowing's beauty and discipline, Mercantile Rowing Club is your home to achieve your rowing aspirations. Join us today & become part of the Mercantile legacy where, “Every stroke we take, we take to win”.

776 BC Melbourne Head Regatta
Fri 20 Nov 2026 09:00 - Sat 21 Nov 2026 09:00
Yarra River Melbourne
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2026 Annual General Meeting and Awards Presentation
Sat 21 Nov 2026 18:00 - 20:00
Mercantile Rowing Club
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Mercantile Foundation Donors luncheon
Wed 25 Nov 2026 12:00 - 16:00
Mercantile Rowing Club
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What a great night for Mercantile at the Rowing Australia Rower of the Year Awards. Club of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and club member Nick Bartlett led the school program of the year. · Read more
Episode 63 from the award winning Mercantile Radio is out today - Shaun Kirkham, Olympic Champion from New Zealand · Read more
On Remembrance Day 2026, Mercantile pays tribute to three members our winning 1914 Henley Junior Eight. · Read more

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