2000 Stephanie Renovation
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2000 Stephanie Renovation
The koa canoe Stephanie was originally owned by Henry DeGorog who served as general manager of the Outrigger Canoe Club during the war years of 1942-1945. DeGorog purchased the canoe on the Big Island for $200 for his family's personal use. When DeGorog accepted a job in San Francisco in 1945, he sold the canoe to the Club. The Stephanie hung in the Outrigger Canoe Club bar from January 1964 to April 2000. By then it was in disrepair and work was needed to bring it up to acceptable condition.
2000 Stephanie Renovation
The stern had to be rebuilt due to termite damage.
2000 Stephanie Renovation
Outrigger members volunteered their time and talent to renovate the Stephanie. The Outrigger Hotels donated $8,000 for materials in exchange for a 10-year lease of the canoe for display at its hotels.
2000 Stephanie Renovation
Tay Perry, who led the renovation of the Stephanie, helped install it in the Outrigger Wailea Resort on Maui.
2000 Stephanie Renovation
Perry was assisted in the installation by Kawika Grant and Norm Dunmire.
2000 Stephanie Renovation
The Stephanie was returned to the Outrigger in 2010.