Waterman Clyde Aikau had a ‘joyous’ way of life

Waterman Clyde Aikau had a ‘joyous’ way of life

Clyde Aikau, esteemed waterman, dedicated community member and younger brother of big-wave surfer and voyager Eddie Aikau, died Saturday evening at his Waimanalo home. He was 75. His death was announced Monday afternoon in a statement from the Aikau family, who said he died peacefully and is survived by wife Eleni Aikau, son Ha‘a Aikau, sister Myra Aikau and nieces and nephews. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blan­giardi said in a statement Monday that he w…

Cover photo Jeff Divine The legendary Hawaiian surfer Clyde Aikau passed away last Saturday at his home in Waimanalo, Hawaii, according to his family “died peacefully” in his home; he was 75 years old. In addition to being a legendary surfer of big waves in which he slipped until not long ago, participating even from one of the last Eddies in Waimea giant, Clyde was the leading standard for honoring the life of his older brother, Eddie Aikau, or…