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The Art of Rowing: Reflecting on Boat Speed Through Technique
Rowing Reflection When I reflect on rowing technique, I often find myself breaking it down into its fundamental components. But the real magic happens when you understand how each piece fits into the bigger picture. Let me walk you through what I’ve learned about creating smooth, efficient, and powerful rowing. Recovery & Sequence – How to set yourself up at the catch The Catch – The critical…
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The Art of the Rowing Stroke: Lessons from the Champions
What separates good rowers from great ones? After years on the water — including time rowing alongside legends like James Tomkins and the Awesome Foursome — the answer keeps coming back to the same thing. Mastering the basics with clarity of intent. Check out an audio reflection on the stories and focuses of many great rowers. Here are the cues that actually move the boat. Step Clear, Then…
"There" Focus & Rowing Technique Reflections
Summary A personal coaching reflection on two interconnected rowing concepts: the “there, there” finish technique shared by Peter Antonie and Steven Hawkins, and the critical role of breathing in sustaining performance over 2000m. This is a personal ergo (Rowing Machine) experimentation and observations of elite rowers to argue that efficiency, suspension, and rhythm matter more than raw power…
OARSOME FOURSOME Video's from 1990 to 1996
Original 1990 Oarsome Foursome – Training on the Yarra River 1992 Oarsome Foursome – Took off to Varese for a training block and to find their rhythm and adjust to the new clever oars. 1992 Olympics – Oarsome Foursome wins gold after a challenging season 1996 Lucern Regatta – Getting the rhythm right early and being able to build from 1000m to the finish was a turning point for the…
The Quiet Confidence of Going Faster
Josh Dunkley-Smith on World Records, Olympic Finals, and Finding Your Own Path A few weeks ago I had the chance to sit down with one of my crew mates, Josh Dunkley Smith. We did an interview for Mercantile Radio and its was an absolute joy to hear Josh’s insights into his World Record on the rowing machine for 2000m, and his journey from a young kid inspired by his mum’s Olympic experiences and…
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Building Rowing Resilience — How Fooksy Helps Athletes Go the Distance
The connection between Andrew Fooks (Fooksy) and I runs deep and spans both performance and trust. It began in 2011, when dr Larissa Trease approached Fooksy with a clear brief: “Look after Drew Ginn through to London — don’t let him break.” I’d just come back from injury with a broken rib and as an older athlete with plenty of injury history and time away from the sport. The VIS structure at…
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Way Forward: Coach Noel Donaldson
Inspired by Mercantile Radio interview with Coach Noel Donaldson Introduction: Turning Back the Clock Mercantile Rowing Club is more than just a collection of boats on the Yarra; it is a living story—one that pulses with tradition, camaraderie, tough love, and transformation. This blog is inspired by a conversation I had with my former coach—and Australian rowing legend—Noel “Dono” Donaldson…
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Hips, Rhythm, and Memory: A Rower's Return to Flow
By Drew Ginn This morning, I jumped in the boat with the Mercantile Masters crew. Nothing fancy. Just a crisp Melbourne morning, flat water, and a familiar name in front of me—Jason Nevins. Nevs and I go way back to 1993. Back then, we were kids in the state Youth Eight, racing together in the state team and VIS development squad. We were soaking up every lesson the water would give. Over three…
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CrewLab Round Table with Beijing Men's Pairs Medalists
Rowing Reunion Episode Overview Join us for an engaging conversation with elite rowers across four continents, sharing insights and stories from their international rowing careers. This episode features a virtual reunion of six renowned athletes who have competed against each other in various world championships and Olympic Games. Key Participants George Bridgewater (New Zealand) – Former…
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Coaching as Space-Making: The Athlete’s Role in Performance Growth
Great coaching shouldn’t be just about control or prescribing every detail of training and performance. Instead, imagine it being more about creating space—an environment where the athlete can explore, be curious, play, develop their intent and actions, push limits, and ultimately expand their own capacity. The best coaches don’t just provide answers or instructions; they ask the right…
The Power of Awe
A Pathway to Gratitude, Clarity, and Connection For some time now, I have enjoyed the profound benefits of Awe—being deeply moved by moments, experiences, people, and environments. Like many of us, I find that certain experiences resonate in a way that is both grounding and inspiring, creating an unshakable sense of connection and meaning. Photo by Benjamin Davies on Unsplash Awe as a Catalyst…
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Lessons from the Oarsome Foursome
OARSOME FOURSOME 1990 – 1996 1996 Celebrating Gold with Coach Noel Donaldson Reflections from Outside & Within by Drew Ginn The story of the Oarsome Foursome is one of the most compelling team narratives in Australian sporting history. It isn’t just about gold medals or record-breaking performances—though they/we achieved both. It’s about resilience, teamwork, and the relentless pursuit of…
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Flashback - Impromptu Ride from Sydney to Melbourne for Tour de Cure (2017)
On route second morning with 375km to go Our Sydney to Melbourne Bike Ride for Tour de Cure Hi everyone, welcome to the video! I’m thrilled to have Drew Ginn and Andrew Pike with us. They recently embarked on an impromptu cycling journey from Sydney to Melbourne—a massive feat organised by Drew—to support cancer research. Andy hopped on a plane the next morning, and they started their…
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The Bass Strait Cancer Challenge: A Journey of Camaraderie and Adventure
The Bass Strait Cancer Challenge was a remarkable journey filled with camaraderie, adventure, and a sense of accomplishment. Five individuals embarked on a paddling expedition across Bass Strait, facing various challenges and experiencing the beauty of the Australian coastline. Paddlers: Jack Slykhuis, Mark Slykhuis, Tim Altman, Peter Bland, and Drew Ginn Embarking on the Bass Strait Cancer…
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1 Week To Go - Bass Strait Cancer Challenge
Join Us in the Fight Against Cancer with Every Paddle Stroke Embark on an extraordinary journey across the Bass Strait and be part of a formidable effort to conquer cancer. Our Paddling Bass Strait Challenge is more than an adventure; it’s a mission to make a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer. Every stroke through these treacherous waters is a step closer to a cure. We invite…
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Creating Your Ideal Week for Success
This is a follow up post The Backbone of Performance – Rowing Race Plan or Ideal Week Implementing the ‘Ideal Week’ Business Plan Inspired by Rowing Race Plan and strategic processes is about having a plan or routine and then refining it until the recipe is just right for ongoing sustainable success. Since being involved in a couple of sports now, and then moving into a high performing sales…
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The Backbone of Performance - Rowing Race Plan or Ideal Week
This is, in many ways, a rowing-specific post; however, in my current work at Marshall White and for much of my career in the last 10 years, the concept of the ‘Race Plan’ being the backbone of performance, it can easily be linked to the idea, ‘Ideal Week’ as the backbone of performance in the workplace. In this post, I will explore the strategic and long-term benefits of utilising a race…
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