Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

Who’s that California Girl?

Not since ’97 have we had a US Mainland World Champ in Lisa Anderson (94′-97′). Courtney is the best hope this decade. She’s got depth …Read More »

I for one am glad ‘Ours’ is theirs….OMG

Australia is known for some of thee heaviest slabs and this event proves that the dudes down under can handle anything. Ranging Teen Russell Bierke …Read More »

China’s 20th Annual Wahine Surfing Classic

The Good Will community event had small but fun doable 2′ waves all weekend. The sun was out the the smiles were wide… Lola Schremmer …Read More »

WORLD’S BEST BATTLE THROUGH ELIMINATION ROUND 2 AT FIJI PRO

– WSL JEEP FRONTRUNNER WILKINSON ADVANCES THROUGH TO ROUND 3 – PAYNE, FANNING AND MEDINA EXCEL IN CHALLENGING CONDITIONS – TOP 10 SURFERS IBELLI, ZIETZ …Read More »

“We did it! Lifeguards to see Funding for Pay Increases, New Equipment, New Towers and Offices”

  Awesome job by Counsel Woman Kymberly Marcos Pine and staff! Aloha, I am so proud to announce that in a unanimous decision, The Honolulu …Read More »

We’re ‘Right’: Pound per pound No Heavier Wave…

Video: Tim Bonython/Swell Chasers Credit: mysurf.tv

ITS ON 930am HI Time! DAY ONE FOR WORLD’S BEST SURFERS

TAVARUA, Fiji (Saturday, June 3, 2016) – The Fiji Pro, Stop No. 5 of 11 on the 2016 Samsung Galaxy WSL Championship Tour, is set to …Read More »

FIJI PRO DELIVERS MAJOR UPSETS FOR ROUND 1

– SMITH, SLATER, DANTAS AND PUPO SHINE IN HIGH-PERFORMANCE CONDITIONS – FRONTUNNERS WILKINSON, FERREIRA, ZIETZ AND IBELLI RELEGATED TO ROUND 2 Jordy Smith (ZAF) lights …Read More »

TENTH ANNUAL HIC/QUIKSILVER ALL-MILITARY SURF CLASSIC

HAWAII BASED TROOPS TO COMPETE AT BARBER’S POINT SATURDAY 6/4 SURF TO BE 1-2′ FROM THE SSW WITH LIGHT AND VARIABLES. Dane Casson – 2015 Open …Read More »

Ocean Celebration & Education

  Don’t Miss North Shore Ocean Fest 2016! June 4, 11am-4pm Join us for a day of: Family fun games Non-profit and educational booths Keiki …Read More »

What a Dad: Shane Dorian

Little Jackson living large on the Big Is with dad, the best big wave rider on the planet. Shane Dorian has faced some of the …Read More »

New tsunami detection algorithm could improve current system

Before and after satellite images of tsunami destruction © WikiImages “Time Reverse Imaging Method” could save thousands Surf News Network,  – A new algorithm has been …Read More »

A crazy year Big Wave Champ for Greg Long

From near death and non-contention to WSL Big Wave Tour Champion   Surf News Network, 29 May, 2016 – The final horn of the Titans of Mavericks surf …Read More »

JOHANNE DEFAY TOPS CARISSA MOORE TO WIN FIJI WOMEN’S PRO

JOHANNE DEFAY WINS FIJI WOMEN’S PRO  – CONLOGUE CLAIMS WSL JEEP LEADER JERSEY HEADING INTO HOMETOWN HUNTINGTON BEACH EVENT – WILDCARD BETHANY HAMILTON FINISHES EQUAL …Read More »

Julian, Joel and Dusty prove it. HYFI – 2016 SBIA BOARD OF THE YEAR

Initial feedback on HYFI was mind-blowing, so not only has it just won the 2016 SBIA Surfboard of the Year, but we’ve also made a …Read More »

ELI OLSON STAMPS OUT FIRST WIN AT LOCAL MOTION SURF INTO SUMMER PRESENTED BY RVCA

L to R: Taumata Puhetini (special recognition), Noa Mizuno (3rd), Kaulana Apo (4th), Billy Kemper (2nd), Eli Olson (1st). Image: WSL / Freesurf / PhotoKeoki   …Read More »

FIJI WOMEN’S PRO COMPLETES OPENING ROUND

– MANUEL, FITZGIBBONS, CONLOGUE AND MOORE LIGHT UP ROUND 1 – FRONTRUNNER WRIGHT RELEGATED TO ELIMINATION ROUND 2. – MORE SWELL ON THE HORIZON FOR COMING …Read More »

Mason Ho reminds us he’s the emperor of fun

Surf News Network, 28 May, 2016 – This next stop in Mason Ho’s “License to Chill” series finds Mr. Fun sampling a variety of famous and …Read More »

FIJI WOMEN’S PRO CALLED ON

Bianca Buitendag (ZAF) will battle defending event Champion Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) and 2016 WSL Rookie Keely Andrew (AUS) in Round 1 Heat 2.Image: WSL / …Read More »

BETHANY HAMILTON WOWS AT FIJI WOMEN’S PRO

– COURTNEY CONLOGUE RECLAIMS WSL FRONTRUNNER POSITION WITH TOP SCORES – TYLER WRIGHT LOSES IN SHOCK ROUND 2 ELIMINATION TO HAMILTON – SWELL FILLING IN …Read More »

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