Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

HURLEY SURF CLUB | HOW TO FS AIR REVERSE LIKE ELI HANNEMAN

This talent started trying these at 8 years old! It’s took just one month to pull one…WHOA.

A few sessions around home with Clay…

…. is about all any surfer needs to find inspiration. Clay Marzo in “You Know” from Peter Labrador on Vimeo.

Lets get to The Point: VISSLA, DaFin, Hawaiian South Shore & Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii….

….Present the annual Point Panic Beach Clean UP May 20th Dear body-surfers, friends, family and Point Panic enthusiasts! With assistance from VISSLA, DaFin, Hawaiian South …Read More »

Board Tales Episode 6 featuring Shane Dorian

When we say Mr Dorian can ride anything, we mean anything. Big wave surfer and living legend Shane Dorian features in the sixth episode of …Read More »

Mason Ho’s wave…surfers nearly Snapt when they saw it. But wait, there’s more!

The trilogy to Snapt 1 & 2. 100% independent surf movie starring: Bruce Irons, Mason Ho, Jack Robinson, Bobby Martinez, Asher Pacey, Josh Kerr, Ian …Read More »

Yoga, Stretch & better foods=less injury & better health

Even though this OCCY interview was in 2013, the words apply today: Kelly Slater talks Exercise, Diet, and Winning

Mexico Mixtape: Brad Domke & Jamie O’Brien

Another one of those “how do they survive?” sessions…. Two crazy expert waterman exploring their respective craft Surf News Network, April, 2017 – Jamie O’brien & …Read More »

Rainos Hayes, Taj Burrow, Shane Dorian & Occy coach stoked groms

It’s not all fun & games. Billabong Grom Team handle North Shore 3rd training camp last week of April. This is how many future surf stars …Read More »

WORLD’S BEST BIG WAVE SURFERS HONORED AT WSL BIG WAVE AWARDS

– MAUI’S BILLY KEMPER AWARDED WITH PRESTIGIOUS RIDE OF THE YEAR – JAMIE MITCHELL EARNS MEN’S OVERALL PERFORMANCE AFTER STUNNING BIG WAVE SEASON – PAIGE …Read More »

WORLD SURF LEAGUE ANNOUNCES OUTERKNOWN AS TITLE SPONSOR FOR FIJI PRO

– THREE-YEAR SPONSORSHIP OF MEN’S AND WOMEN’S EVENT11-time WSL Champion Kelly Slater (USA) & Founder of OuterKnown at the Championship Tour event in Fiji in 2016. …Read More »

Whoa…and nobody died trying

BILLABONG RIDE OF THE YEAR AWARD NOMINEES: Surfer prizes total $125,000  –  Videographer prizes total $13,000 Ben Andrews (Morro Bay, California, USA) at Maverick’s, California …Read More »

Some results and more: The State Surfing Championships Thursday-Sunday. Combo SSW 2-4′ @ Ala Moana Bowl!

Two Fun SSW swells overlap. The first one  filled in all day Thursday to 3′ from the SSW. The next one is bigger, kickin’ in …Read More »

“Everybody was lookin’ for traction”…The ever inspired Herbie Fletcher

On his Wife’s surf family, “She always knew I wasn’t going to be home for dinner…”

BRENT DORRINGTON TAKES OUT 2017 KOMUNE BALI PRO PRES. BY THE MAD HUEYS 

– 16-YEAR-OLD INDONESIAN PRODIGY RIO WAIDA FINISHES RUNNER-UP – CT STARS SEBASTIAN ZIETZ AND ADRIANO DE SOUSZA FINISH EQUAL THIRD  Brent Dorrington (AUS) finally made …Read More »

Really, Really, Really Good Surfers | Ep. 8 – Owen Wright | Rip Curl

Published on Apr 26, 2017 Step inside the life and times of the surfing’s greatest comeback story, Owen Wright, in the latest episode of Really …Read More »

Maui’s Matt Meola lands a spindle 540 at end of amazing Video

Matt was meant for Maui’s prime performance aerial Trades. Watch  as he pushes the limits. Surf News Network, 27 April, 2017 – typically side-shore trades blow …Read More »

SAVE OUR SURF (SOS) NEEDS YOUR HELP FRIDAY 28

Aloha Friends, SAVE OUR SURF (SOS) NEEDS YOUR HELP SOS is opposing a proposed T- Head Groin to be built on Waikiki Beach to keep the …Read More »

“Getting Clips”: Not your typical family

Shane Dorian & his Kids At 10-years-old Jackson and 7-year-old Charlie Dorian, the children of big wave charger Shane Dorian are living a childhood most …Read More »

Ocean Aid makes its debut Sunday at the Waikiki Shell

Ocean Aid Hawai‘i, a benefit concert April 30th, has the goal of eradicating plastic pollution from the ocean. The outdoor music & arts festival lives …Read More »

Happy Belated 35th B-Day Thruster…& Thanks again Simon

Yes the #1 design innovation hit a mile stone this past week.

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