John Hawkins
South Melbourne Rowing Club (VIC) 1968-1972, Surfers Paradise Rowing Club (QLD) 1972-1975 then Mercantile Rowing Club (VIC) 1975-present
1974 – Interstate Men’s Lightweight Four Championship (QLD) three seat – Third
1976 – Interstate Men’s Lightweight Four Championship (VIC) bow – First
1976 – National Championship Lightweight Four Bow – First
1977 – National Championships Lightweight Eight stroke – First
1977 – Interstate Men’s Lightweight Four Championship emergency
1977 – World Championships – Men’s Lightweight Eight stroke – Bronze
1979 – World Championships – Men’s Lightweight Eight two seat – Sixth
1977 Australian lightweight eight with John fourth from the right
John continued his interest in rowing after his competitive career by setting up the inaugural rowing program at Loreto College Mandeville Hall and was on the original committee with Susie Palfreyman and others that led to the Head of the Schoolgirls regatta. He also coached the Xavier College 1st VIII for four years in late 90’s.
Andrew Guerin Oct 2011