01539nam a2200217Ia 4500 6489 260427s9999 xx 000 0 und d 2015947878 9781573065153 GV838.A37 C65 2015 797.32'092--dc23 Edde Aikau: Hawaiian Hero/ Stuart Holmes Coleman Kaimuki, Hawaii; Bess Press; 2015 100p; 16x13cm A biography of the legendary Hawaiian waterman. As a fearless young man, Eddie Aikau surfed some of the largest waves ever ridden at Waimea Bay. He became one of the first lifeguards on the North Shore, where he saved hundreds of lives and was known for his courage and commitment to helping others. Most people would be satisfied to earn such renown as a big-wave rider and lifeguard. But as a proud Hawaiian with a restless spirit, Aikau kept searching for ways to rediscover his heritage and culture. Then, he saw Hokulea and instantly knew that his fate was tied to the double-hulled voyaging canoe. Eddie Aikau disappeared at sea almost four decades ago, but his spirit of self-discovery continues to inspire Hawaiians, the international surfing community, and all those seeking to reconnect to their culture. His memory lives on in the Hokulea Worldwide Voyages and in the Eddie, the unique big-wave contest that honors his courage and sacrifice. English CB3-482-History of civilization 9297 Indigenous societies 9260 Hawaii 2928 BK 6489 6489 0 0 0 0 C SAFL SAFL 2026-04-27 SB15 reading room- Meleanna Meyer 0 CB3-482 80.08 6489 2026-04-27 2026-04-27 BK