Love, family secrets, vengeance... everything is on the line in this gripping story of competitive rivalry and personal redemption.
When Rupert Kramer ousts him as coxswain of Queensland University's 1975 Championship crew, Finn Sullivan's dreams of athletic glory disappear into the murky Brisbane River.
Picking himself up to pursue his passionate competitive rowing ambition, Finn commits to becoming a great coach. But his growing achievements are upended when a tragic incident reignites his rivalry with Rupert and unearths the long-buried family secret behind his toxic relationship with his father.
With support from his spirited partner Sam, Finn endures unrelenting challenges on and off the water in his resolute determination to defeat Rupert. But to succeed in this pursuit of ultimate triumph and retribution, he must first reconcile with his father and mend his threatened relationship with Sam.
Finn's final challenge is to prove whether second chances can lead to victory and reconciliation.
This exhilarating story of physical daring and emotional growth, combines the tenacity of The Boys in the Boat with the passion of Barbarian Days.