Mercantile Rowing Club

Based in Melbourne, Australia, Mercantile has a proud history of rowing on the Yarra River and beyond. The club was founded in 1880 with the aim of increasing the health and recreation of Melbourne’s society via the sport of rowing. Mercantile’s members learn excellence in and service to the sport of rowing, and promote the its benefits of health, respect, and friendship. Mercantile’s motto is: “Every stroke we take, we take to win.” Colgan Foundation is a Partner and major supporter of Mercantile.