Learning how to draw (the blade from the water at the end of the drive)

Rowing Magazine's blog has a succinct account of how to finish the drive and get the blades out cleanly:

• The drive ends when the hands stop the draw toward the body
• The hands drop down to raise the blade from the water with blades feathered
• Layback should be at three to 10 degrees
• Forearms should be parallel to the water as the blades are drawn to the body
• The legs keep pressure on the foot stretchers
• Shoulders are relaxed and down
• Pressure is maintained on the oarlocks with thumbs pressing against the ends of the handle

(The second point should probably read: "... with blades still squared before feathering")

Emphases are mine.