George “Dad” Center Memorial Canoe Race
Recipient: First crew to finish the Dad Center Memorial Canoe Race.
Cup Inscription Front:
Donated to the Memory of Dr. Thomas H. Richert
for the Dad Center Canoe Race
Lanikai to Outrigger
1985
Cup Inscription Back:
COPPA
Conte Theo Rossi
Fuorie Bordo
Classe B
Loretta Turnbull
1932
Inscription Upper Base:
George “Dad” Center Memorial Canoe Race
Lists Club Winners 1974-1984
Inscription Lower Base:
Lists Winning Crews from 1985
Sponsor: Outrigger Canoe Club in memory of Dr. Thomas Richert
First Awarded: August 24, 1985
Size
Cup: 9″ high x 7″ wide
Base: 12″ square, 5″ high
Material
Cup: Silver
Base: Wood
Type: Perpetual
Status: Active
The silver cup was donated by Tiare Richert-Finney in memory of her father, Dr. Thomas Richert in 1985. The trophy was originally won by her mother Loretta Turnbull in 1932 when she was representing the United States in a speed boat race in Italy.
The top layer of silver plates list the winning clubs from 1974-1984. The bottom set of plaques list the winning crew members beginning from 1985.