Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

A Good Wipeout with Bad Timing. Thiago Jacaré . Raw Footage @ Nazaré, Portugal 12.14.18

Pedro Miranda Published on Dec 15, 2018 This raw footage shows Brazilian Big Wave Surfer, Thiago Jacaré (35 ys old), charging into the first wave …Read More »

World Surf League Class of 2019 Determined

Men’s CT Welcomes Rookies Peterson Crisanto, Seth Moniz, Deivid Silva, and Mikey Wright Women’s CT Welcomes Rookies Macy Callaghan and Brisa Hennessy Caroline Marks Celebrated …Read More »

Gabriel Medina Claims Second World Title, Wins Billabong Pipe Masters

Pictured: Gabriel Medina (BRA) celebrates his second World Title victory at the Billabong Pipe Masters. Credit: © WSL / Sloane BANZAI PIPELINE, Oahu/Hawaii (Monday, December 17, 2018) …Read More »

World Title Battle Between Medina & Wilson Continues as 11x World Champion Slater Knocks Out Title Hopeful Toledo at Billabong Pipe Masters…

Vans Triple Crown of Surfing Race Narrows to Final Four Only 12 Competitors Remain at Men’s Championship Tour Finale 2012 WSL Champion Parkinson Not Yet …Read More »

8AM STARTS FINALS DAY AT THE BILLABONG PIPE MASTERS. SURFS SMALLER BUT GOOD 4-7′ NW-NNW WITH LIGHT OFFSHORES.

HEATS TO BE STAGGERED AGAIN ROUND 4 IS 3 MAN HEATS @ 35MIN, TOP 2 ADVANCE TO QF OF MAN ON MAN  @ 30MIN FINAL …Read More »

TWO REMAIN IN CONTENTION FOR THE 2018 WORLD TITLE – GABRIEL MEDINA AND JULIAN WILSON

Gabriel Medina, Julian Wilson, Kelly Slater, Filipe Toledo, Conner Coffin. Joan Duru and More. Frame Grab of KS at Backdoor…as good as ever. TWO SURFERS …Read More »

O’niell’s episode 4

The North Shore continues to provide. The boys scored some fun waves throughout the week and Soli Bailey closed out the 2018 season with a …Read More »

Excellent Rides in Challenging Conditions for Round 1 of Billabong Pipe Masters

Medina and Wilson Through to Round 3, Toledo Relegated to Elimination Round 2 Parkinson Flies Through Opening Heat at Career-Ending Pipe Masters Next Call: Friday, …Read More »

Ryan Callinan Wins Pipe Invitational, Earns Wildcard Into Billabong Pipe Masters

Pictured: Ryan Callinan (From AUS) and Benji Brand (HAW) earned entry into the Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons after winning first and second …Read More »

Kei’s newest vid

Kei’s newest vid from kei kobayashi on Vimeo.

Talk Story With Nathan Fletcher | Surf | VANS

When you have some extra time…or just watch in bits & pieces… In 2019 Vans will celebrate 20 years of Nathan Fletcher being a part …Read More »

Mateus Herdy Claims World Junior Championship In Taiwan

– The 17-Year-Old Joins the Likes of Adriano de Souza and Gabriel Medina as a World Junior Champion – Californian Eithan Osborne Finishes Runner-Up  2018 …Read More »

IN CONCERT TONIGHT: NORTH SHORE

THE LOCATION IS RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE OTW ACCESS.  

Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons Opens Tomorrow

Gabriel Medina, Julian Wilson, and Filipe Toledo Ready for World Title Battle Pipe Invitational Will Start Hawaii Finale and Determine Event Wildcards Pictured: (L to R) …Read More »

Hawaiian Ezekiel Lau Wins Vans World Cup of Surfing

Solid 8-12’+ NW swell, with stiff side offshore trades made for an Epic day at the fabled Reef. SNN. – Wesley Dantas Earns 2018 Vans …Read More »

Kirra Pinkerton Claims 2018 WSL Women’s World Junior Championship In Taiwan

Keala Tomoda-Bannert (HAW) finishes Runner UP!  Keala Tomoda-Bannert (HAW) and new World Champion Kirra Pinkerton (USA) on the podium at the 2018 WSL Taiwan Open World Junior Championships. …Read More »

JOHN JOHN FLORENCE WITHDRAWS FROM PIPE

2X World Champion John John Florence …announced via Instagram … He is withdrawing from the 2018 Billabong Pipe Masters due to not have complete trust in his …Read More »

“The swell came in a lot earlier & bigger than predicted”…A Surf Story.

…It was also the first large swell of the Hawaiian winter season. THE CLASSIC VIEW. COMPLIMENTS OF TERRY REIS.  MASON HO TAKING THE DROP. JUST …Read More »

Catch it online or on 1020 with friends, family & the surf community…

https://www.facebook.com/SurferTheBar/photos/gm.314566232477572/1910806929037022/?type=3&theater Surfer 2018 Awards, hosted by Surfer Magazine. Presented by Pau Maui Vodka, and hosted at Turtle Bay Resort, watch live as Surfer Magazine presents …Read More »

Steven Sawyer Claims Maiden World Longboard Championship at Taiwan Open of Surfing- Hawaii’s Kai Sallas (HAW) finishes Runner-up!

– Clean 2-to-3 foot Surf at Jiinzun Harbour  Your 2018 World Longboard Champion Steven Sawyer (ZAF) on the winner’s podium at the Taiwan Open World …Read More »

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