His body and board were never found .
After gale force winds and 30 - foot swells disabled the Hokule'a , Aikau left the ship on his rescue paddle board to seek help for his stranded crew mates .
Aikau 's body and board were never found .
After gale force winds and 30 - foot swells disabled the Hokule'a , Aikau left the ship on his rescue paddle board to seek help for his stranded crew mates .