Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

Legendary Hawaiian pro wrestler, announcer dies at 92

Front page Photo: Dan Merkel/A-Frame: Lord “Tallyho” Blears declares Michael Peterson (right) the winner as Mark Richards looks on. 1977. A legend in the world …Read More »

Open Finalists on the Podium, Leonardo Fioravanti, Dion Atkinson, Malia Manuel and Nikki Van Dijk: WSL/Smith

  Aussie Duo Rule at the Australian Open of Surfing and Aussie Bodies Women’s Pro MANLY BEACH, SYDNEY (Sunday, 6 March 2015): Dion Atkinson (Seaford, SA) and Nikki …Read More »

Support College Radio. Mahalo.

STOKED! Original artwork by KTUH’s own PT Drake! Today marks the beginning of KTUH’s annual RADIOTHON event to raise money for this wonderful non-commercial, superbly-staffed …Read More »

The Worst Wipeouts @ 2016 Volcom Pipe Pro

Final 2 Days had More insane barrels than anyone could count… but not all were ‘made’ of course. Here’s a G-Narly sampling.

Microplastics targeted with sifting at Hawaii Beach Cleanup in April

Microplastics: Image by Race for Water/Peter Charaf/Wiki Sustainable Coastlines Hawai’i to Hold O’ahu’s Largest Beach Cleanup Surf News Network, 3/5/16 – O’ahu’s biggest beach cleanup …Read More »

Mike Stewart Kellogg’s Pipe Invitational Finished Up in Epic Pipeline

All Photos Banzai.com Mike Stewart Pipe Kellogg’s Invitational finished up on the last day of the waiting period and it was a day to remember. …Read More »

Mick Fanning up for ‘Comeback of the Year’ at Laureus Awards

Mick Fanning at Pipe © Joliphotos.com   Remarkable year gets attention from international sports community Surf News Network, 5 March, 2016 – Mick Fanning has been …Read More »

Pipeline proves again why it’s one of the most dangerous waves in the world

” Together we saved the guys life and I was really fortunate to be the first guy there…every second, every minute counts for saving  lives …Read More »

Whats the surf worth? Ask the crowds…

We know surf is worth a billion in stoke. But how much is it worth in dollars? Take a look at the recent run of …Read More »

WSL CT season set to kick off Thursday March 10th

Pic: Defending Champ Filipe Toledo @ WSL Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast (20 hours ahead of Hawaii) World Surf League Championship Tour Event Gold …Read More »

Kelly Slater helped rescue swimmers at Pipe Monday night

  Just after the sun went down Monday night 2/29/16 at Pipe there was an unusual sight on the sand: Kelly Slater, running under the Baywatch …Read More »

SURFER MAG’S SEAN DOHERTY & THE BEST BRUCE IRONS INTERVIEW EVER.

It’s hard to believe we lost Andy Irons over 5 years ago. It’s hard to imagine losing such a close Brother. Sean catches up with …Read More »

Quiksilver Eddie Aikau Highlights

Eddie Went, John John Reigned

Greg Long Crowned Big Wave Tour Champion

ONE OF SURFING’S GREATEST EVER CAPTURES SECOND WSL BIG WAVE TITLE – CALIFORNIAN TAKES 2015/2016 WSL BIG WAVE CROWN – SEASON CLOSES AFTER HISTORIC EL …Read More »

What may look like a 6′ set at some beach break is NOT that.

Waimea had far more close outs than any Eddie Aikau in it’s 31 year-9 event history. This is a 30′ Hawaiian Scale wave (45++’ face …Read More »

Mike Stewart Pipe Invitational Day One!

Day 2 is scoring great surf, too! FULL RESULTS & VID HI-LITES at bottom.   The Mike Stewart Pipe Invitational got underway in great conditions …Read More »

It’s been 10 events for the guys & 8 events for the girls

Matt Wilkinson and Sally Fitzgibbons Nab Wins at Surfest in Australia as we near the WSL World Championship 2016 Tour March 10th. All photos WSL …Read More »

APB 2016 MIKE STEWART PIPELINE INVITATIONAL OPENS THE WORLD TOUR IN BIG PIPE

One more day and we’ll have a winner. Surfs 8-10′ solid from a NNW sweep. Still lotta water moving ’round. Smooth. Clear. See heats and …Read More »

How big is this wave? Waimea Advsry backwash

Appreciating the power of Waimea Bay. KHON was on hand to add to the stoke and awe! Mahalo to the Chl2 Crew! Some of Thursday’s …Read More »

AFTER 31 YEARS, THE 2016 “EDDIE” GOES DOWN AS THE BIGGEST IN HISTORY

John John Florence claims Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Image: WSL Location:    Waimea Bay, North Shore, Oahu/Hawaii Event window: Window Closes on February 28, …Read More »

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