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Every now and then we are lucky enough to meet a true gentleman. David was certinly that. He was incredibly generous to the Manila Boat Club and continued to support it even though he was not rowing...
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On Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 we welcomed Florian Ramp from the Grasshopper Club, Zurich. Benjie Tolentino, cosch to MBC accompanied Florian on a row which requird dodging a few water lilies....
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A wonderful glimpse into the glory days of Msnila Boat Club. Thanks to Tucker McGaw, son of Eric who we sadly lost to the ravages of time a few years ago.
https://youtu.be/eQDupfCr2J4?si=_YnW3-...
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Please use this link to access the article.
https://www.gridmagazine.ph/story/across-still-waters-philippine-rowing
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Thomi Keller's place in rowing's
pantheon is beyond dispute. A
talented oarsman whose hopes of
winning an Olympic medal were
dashed when Switzerland didn't
attend the 1956 Games, he went
on to...
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Eric St. Clair Purdon
Born: Feb. 11, 1882 Belfast County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Died: Aug. 25, 1914 Manila, Philippines
British Consul and Businessman,
he married Mary Morgan,...
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A splendid evening filled with good friends and fond
memories of Eric. Eulogies were given by Squatta (MH3) and Steve Banta
(MBC). Son John and daughter Rachel launched a floral tribute to Eric
and...
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We are delighted to announce the addition of Taal Lake Yacht Club (TLYC) to our list of Reciprocal Clubs and thank Commodore Peter Capotosto and Quintin Pastrana, Director of MBC, for pushing this...
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On Wednesday, 26th May, 2015 Mang Odoy's family attended the unveiling of a plaque in his memory.
