Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

SURFERS VS. BODYBOARDERS | KOOK BATTLE

and Surfers vs Surfers vs Surf… Here’s some entertainment…as the frame grabs show.

Top Seeds Begin Their Campaign at the Oi Hang Loose Pro Contest

Two-time World Champion Gabriel Medina opens Round 2 with heat win at the QS 6,000 in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil. Front page 2019 World Champion Gabriel …Read More »

Surfers caught inside massive waves – HOLD YOUR BREATH 1 & 2

We’ve all been there…some more than others. How do they survive the BIG ones? Surfers caught inside massive waves – HOLD YOUR BREATH #1

He’s BAAACK. The GOAT challenges again.

It’s hard to imagine that Kelly Slater needs to ‘requalify’ but it’s a fact. He’s been seen hanging out with US politicians and F1 legends; …Read More »

WSL Heritage: Fred Hemmings: by Matt Warshaw

Front page: Fred Hemmings enjoying himself at the 2018 Founders Cup in Lemoore, CA.WSL / KELLY CESTARI Surfing is a sporting, cultural and communal phenomenon …Read More »

Not to scare you or anything…

Accidents Happen. Going back to Andrew Jacobson’s Cloudbreak Wipeout… it’s the Stuff of Nightmares but also the courage to make a comeback. Frame Grab shows …Read More »

Finally, on Valentines Day, El Nino makes it official…The ‘Little Boy’ is here.

 El Niño has looked pretty “imminent” since Octobe, but wait no more. It’s a Happy Valentines Day for all the climate and surf forecast nerds. The …Read More »

The 43rd Buffalo Big Board Surfing Classic 2019

Head on out to the Wild West Side to Makaha and join the fun! For over 4 decades! One of Hawaii’s longest running sporting events! The …Read More »

Conner Coffin & Parker Coffin surf fun waves around the North Shore. – Your Weekly Tube

Conner Coffin and Parker Coffin continue to enjoy the powerful surf of the North Shore Hawaii. In between surfs, Conner demonstrates how to make Hawaiian …Read More »

Surf Completely : How To Duck Dive

While we’re waiting for the surf to improve…let’s improve our duck dives.

Maysm…”That’s how you get this”

Mason Ho surfing on a …Lost Asymmetrical surfboard. 2 rear Mayhem quad fins on the toe side and 2 Mark Richards twin trailer fins on …Read More »

“Straight Massive, Massive, Massive…” Makuakai Rothman at the Bay

Have you ever heard of 3rd Reef Waimea?! We haven’t either LOL…Nuts….but that’s what it was. Historic. Stoked to have Makua and Nathan and friends …Read More »

KP Steps Down as WSL Commish, Succeeded by Pat O’Connell

WSL. Image: Kelly Cestari Monday, February 11, 2019 LOS ANGELES, California/USA (Monday, February 11, 2019) – The World Surf League (WSL) today announced that after six …Read More »

Got the Goods to join the SNN Team?

Stoked! There are a few AM spots are open. 2 separate Jobs. Both Part-Time. A new long-term Surf Reporter-Broadcaster plus Forecast Team Member to update …Read More »

Walter Munk, Father of Surf Forecasing & World-Renowned Oceanographer

The Revered Scientist was 101. Walter Munk: 1917-2019. Photo: Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego I was an oceanography Major at San Diego State decades ago and …Read More »

Kahuku Point Restoration Project

Kalaeokaunaʻoa (Kahuku Point) includes 39 acres of coastal strand ecosystem located on the North Shore of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi. North Shore Community Land Trust is working …Read More »

Taking a trip this year? Here’s one of a thousand choices…

Jack Robinson Claims Volcom Pipe Pro Victory

– Robinson Becomes Sixth Volcom Pipe Pro Champion, Second International Victor – Barron Mamiya Gets 2019 Rolling With Runner-up – Australia’s Reef Heazlewood, Volcom Team …Read More »

FILIPE TOLEDO – MALDIVES

Even though we’re lucky to Live Hawaii, it’s always pretty nice to explore…like the Maldives endless array of perfection. Maybe we can learn to go …Read More »

Top Seeds Debut, Perfection & Spectacle Ensues at Volcom Pipe Pro

– Championship Tour Veteran Sebastian Zeitz Drops A Perfect 10 – Pipeline Standout Jack Robinson Smashes Round 4 Debut – Maui’s Billy Kemper Nearly Finds …Read More »

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