Walter J. Macfarlane Memorial Regatta
Recipient: Winning Novice B Women
Cup Inscription:
Hawaiian Brewing Trophy
Walter Macfarlane Memorial Trophy
July 4, 1943
Girls 6-Man Canoe Race
1st Place
Outrigger Canoe Club
Rozelle Robinson
Alma Morris
Nita Hays
Claire Cross
Greta Ross
Robert Fischer, Capt.
Sponsor: Anita Brightman in memory of Bob Fischer
First Awarded: July 4, 1943
Reactivated: July 4, 1991
Size:
Silver Cup with Haqndles: 12″ wide x 12″ high
Wood Base: Round, 9.25″ wide, 8.5″ high
Material: Cup: Silver; Base: Koa
Type: Perpetual
Status: Active
A silver cup donated by the Hawaiian Brewing Company for the original 1943 Women’s 6 event, was returned to perpetual competition in 1991 in memory of Bob Fischer, a strong supporter and coach of women’s paddling.
Fischer coached and steered the winning women’s crew in 1943. He was actively involved in canoe racing in Hawaii for more than 50 years, as a coach, paddler and race official, and was a founder and officer of the Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association and Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association.
The trophy is awarded to the winning Novice B crew to celebrate Bob’s commitment to the women’s paddling program.