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The Contest
The Historical Committee congratulates all of the members who entered the Macfarlane Regatta Trivia Contest; many had correct answers. For those of you wondering what the correct answers are, keep reading. The winners will be announced later this week.
The Answers:
- What winning paddler’s name is on the Walter Macfarlane Memorial Trophy the most times? Jim Foti (Lanikai) - 14
- What was the last year that a koa canoe raced in the Macfarlane and what was its name? 1981 - Malia (Waikiki Surf Club)
- How many times was the Macfarlane Regatta not held on the 4th of July? - 4 - July 8, 1945 (scheduled that date because it was a Sunday), July 8, 1956 (postponed from July 4 because of high surf), July 3, 1976 (date changed due to Bicentennial parade in Waikiki), July 4, 2020 (cancelled due to COVID-19)
- Who donated the Walter Macfarlane Memorial Trophy? Matson Navigation Company
- What club has won the Macfarlane Regatta the most times? Outrigger Canoe Club - 37 times
- The Military Invitational Race trophy honors what Naval warship? USS Arizona
- Who is the Senior Women’s Trophy named for? Muriel Macfarlane Flanders
- Name the Olympians whose names appear on the Senior Men’s and Senior Women’s trophies. Duke Kahanamoku, John Beaumont, Tracy Phillips and Wyatt Jones
- Who is the winningest Outrigger steersman in the Macfarlane Regatta? Marc Haine - 47, Walter Guild was second with 46
- How many of the 46 races in the 2019 Macfarlane Regatta have perpetual trophies? Name them. 17 races: Boys and Girls 12, Boys and Girls 18, Novice B Men and Women, Junior Men and Women, Senior Men and Women, Open 4 Men and Women, Masters 40 Men and Women, Masters 70 Men and Women, Military Invitational Race.
Macfarlane Photos
If you’re feeling nostalgic, the Historical Committee invites you to check out Macfarlane Regatta photos from its archives going back to 1943. The committee has added more than 15,000 photos to its website during the stay-at-home quarantine. Photos may be viewed at: photos.outriggercanoeclubsports.com. If you see any photos that are misidentified, please let the committee know at [email protected]. If you have any photos that you would like to share, please contact the Historical Committee.
