Author Archives: Gary Kewley

CSO (Chief Surfing Officer) of SNN (Surf News Network). Reporting surf for over 3 decades for the Aloha State.

“Neither of us felt comfortable out there, even wearing full suits, but we’d come so far.”

Finding The Barrel Right after the Hope Island adventure, Kepa and Natxo decided it was time to pull the plug and head somewhere more dependable …Read More »

Alessa Quizon and Jordy Lawler Winners at Vissla Sydney Surf Pro

Front page Finalists at the 2019 Vissla Sydney Surf Pro QS6,000 at Manly Beach, (L – R) Jordy Lawler (AUS), Alessa Quizon (HAW), Isabella Nichols …Read More »

TONIGHT! THE PARTY WAVE IS BACK!

YOU CAN FEEL IT IN THE AIR…IT’S OFFICIALLY SPRING (20th) AND THE SURF’S BEEN ROCKING THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. LET’S CELEBRATE AND GIVE BACK SOME STOKE! …Read More »

2019 PIPELINE BODYSURF CONTEST IS ON!

SURFS GOOD 4-6′ PLUS, ALL LEFTS AND LITE TRADES UNDER MOSTLY CLOUDS. 2019 PIPELINE BODYSURF CONTEST CONTEST FORMAT    64 COMPETITORS 2 DAYS TOP 2 …Read More »

Kelly Slater’s Warm Up at Manly Derailed By Brazilians Mendes and Ribeiro

 11-time WSL World Champion Kelly Slater (USA) has been eliminated from competition at the Vissla Sydney Surf Pro WSL QS6,000 event at Manly. Credit: © WSL …Read More »

Registration Closes Sunday March 24 for July 28th Race…The 23rd Annual Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships

Entries are filling up fast. All previous M2O athletes are qualified for this year’s race. Race slots will sell out and are being accepted on …Read More »

Surf Through Nathan Florence’s Eyes

Frame Grabs show just how kinetic it all is…esp. when ur Nathan. SNN “DOUBLE BARRELS, VLOG BARRELS, ALL BACKDOOR ALL THE FUN ALL LAST FEW …Read More »

Sally Fitzgibbons & Alex Ribeiro Win 34th Annual Newcastle Surfest

The two had to battle through a huge field of surfers from all over the world to claim the first combined QS6,000 of the season. …Read More »

Tahitians Come Out Strong On Opening Day at Papara Pro Open Tahiti

Hawaii Competitors Kainehe Hunt and Shayden Pacarro Find Near-Perfection Defending Event Winner Tuamata Puhetini Returns To WSL Competition Hira Teriinatoofa and Tereva David Charge Through Opening …Read More »

Dipping more than his toes in the water…

John John Is Back – This Week At Pipe 

Wanna get away? If you weren’t, you will now…

But don’t plan on surfing 9 hours like Robinson… “It’s like nowhere else I’ve ever been in my life. When you wake up in the …Read More »

Slow motion Mavericks

This Might Be the Prettiest Footage of Surfing Giant Maverick’s We’ve Ever Seen – The Inertia Maverick’s, in Half Moon Bay, California, is one of …Read More »

Parko exits, Colapinto enters

Barripp/WSL/Shutterstock Seriously, he’s learning from the best with got a long way to go…but, as frame grabs show…. his silky smooth power and deceptively technical …Read More »

Want to voice your opinion on the changes coming to Ala Moana Beach Park?

Community groups, including surfers, swimmers, divers… want answers and are hoping to get some today. Monday’s meeting will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 …Read More »

Ryan Moss’ Winter Wonderland…Remembering late 2018

Frame grab shows how big and beautiful Pipe can be. Winter Wonderland from Ryan Moss on Vimeo. JOB stands up to photog

Justin Quintal & Chloe Calmon Take Victory at Noosa Longboard Open

Duo leave Australia ranked first on revamped Longboard Tour rankings Honolua Blomfield (HAW) and Steven Sawyer (ZAF) finish runners-up Noosa Local Harrison Roach and Justin Quintal Surf …Read More »

R.I.P. Jan-Michael Vincent

BIG WEDNESDAY CAST From Left to Right: Gary Busey (Leroy),   Patty D’Arbanville (Sally Jacobson) with William Katt (Jack Barlow),   Lee Purcell ((Peggy Gordon) with Jan-Michael …Read More »

NS’s Gavin Gillette Claims Air Tahiti Rangiroa Pro Victory

Gillette Overcomes Marco Mignot In Final Battle To Earn First QS Win Tyler Newton and Eli Hanneman Finish Strong With Equal Third  2019 Air Tahiti …Read More »

World’s Best Launch Season in Style at Noosa Longboard Open

Moniz and Rozunko Make Successful Returns to Competition Local Competitors Steal The Show at First Point Noosa, Queensland     Former two-time WSL World Longboard Champion …Read More »

HAPPY International Women’s Day! Athlete Round Table…check out the Link Inside…click the tick…

World Surf League (WSL) Celebrates International Women’s Day With Athlete Round Table to Lead the Conversation on Equality 2019 Championship Tour Season Kicks-Off Equal Pay, Unveils …Read More »

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