Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

BILLABONG PIPE MASTERS CALLED ON FOR ELIMINATION ROUND 2

Dual heat format today. The NW/NNW is 3-5′ solid with better back-door opportunities. Waves trend down through the weekend with no contest expected. Moderate ENE trades create …Read More »

6 WSL title contenders discuss ultimate prize in Pro Surfing

Owen, Adriano, Mick, Filipe, Gabriel and Julian discuss  Surf News Network, 9 December, 2015 – North Shore – A special press conference was held with all six contenders …Read More »

BILLABONG PIPE MASTERS CALLED ON ROUND 1 FROM 8AM

Australian Julian Wilson’s Billabong Pipe Masters defense starts this morning as well as his final campaign for the 2015 World Surf League (WSL) Title. Image: …Read More »

Mel Puu Waterman Championship Results

HANG ON and GO FOR IT! An epic 10th Annual Mel Puu Waterman’s Event in BIG Makaha Sunday DEc 6th. 1st – Kalani Vierra & …Read More »

Rachael Tilly Crowned Women’s Longboard World Champion

Men’s continue with Hawaiian Nelson III Ahina  took down reigning World Champion Harley Ingleby (AUS)! 17-year-old San Clemente local Rachel Tilly (USA) is the 2015 World …Read More »

UPDATE: Andre Botha, the Man Who Saved Evan Geiselman’s Life, Pays a Visit to the Hospital

The entire North Shore was in a state of shock on Sunday as 22-year-old Floridian Evan Geiselman took a nasty wipeout at Pipeline. After pulling …Read More »

Pe’ahi’s Price of Admission…

Is very high! Check some of the footage with more to come. Also classic comments abounded all day. “True Hall Of Fame Wipe Outs” Dave …Read More »

Surfer Poll Awards 2015

A million Mahalos to Surfer Mag for putting this annual event that brings the Tribe together. It was an amazing night at Turtle Bay Resort. …Read More »

Evan Geiselman in critical condition after wipeout at Pipe

Mahalo to Grant Ellis/surfermag.com Botha was a hero, quite possibly saving Evan’s life. Photo: Ellis   Rescuers sprint to Evan’s aid. Photo: Ellis Lifeguards cart …Read More »

It’s ON! World title race begins at Pipe

16 sec NW with Surf’ 8-12′ on the inside and 15′ on the 2nd reefs. Marginal but exciting gems in the rough. Dont miss a …Read More »

BILLY KEMPER WINS HISTORIC WSL BIG WAVE TOUR EVENT AT PE’AHI CHALLENGE

WORLD’S BEST BIG WAVE SURFERS TAKE ON MASSIVE JAWS – LOCAL MAUI SURFERS DOMINATE PE’AHI LINEUP AMONGST INTERNATIONAL FIELD Maui’s Billy Kemper charging his way …Read More »

Jeep World Longboard Championship, China is ON

Photo: Kelia Moniz WSL (she had to withdraw due to injury: story below) Stage Set for World’s best at Jeep World Longboard Championships gets underway …Read More »

QUIKSILVER IN MEMORY OF EDDIE AIKAU PERIOD OPENS. Clyde Aikau Announces His Final Year

Photo: Clyde Aikau leads the circle tribute to his brother.  Quiksilver/Bosko North Shore, Oahu, HAWAII – (Dec. 4, 2015) –  The traditional Hawaiian opening ceremony …Read More »

BILLY KEMPER WINS IN MAMMOTH SURF AGAINST THE WORLD’S BEST…

….BIG WAVE SURFERS LIVE AT PE’AHI CHALLENGE (Full story coming). PE’AHI CHALLENGE DONE IN MASSIVE CAT. GOLD SURF (45+ PEAK FACES) 2015 Pe’ahi Challenge – …Read More »

John John & Carissa: 2015 SURFER Poll

Deemed ‘Deep Blue Surfing Event’ at Turtle Bay Resort”Ocean-friendly” event officially recognized by Sustainable Surf. Photo: Glaser from 2014. Sunday night is the night. It’s a …Read More »

Pit Crew: Surf Coaches

Picture: Rainos hanging out with Seth Moniz and younger friends. A look at the teacher-student relationship crucial to each surfer’s career. Here’s some great insights …Read More »

MICK FANNING CLAIMS FIRST EVENT VICTORY IN HAWAII AT VANS WORLD CUP OF SURFING

Fanning (AUS) lining up for a deep Sunset barrel in the Final of the Vans World Cup of Surfing.Photos WSL / Masurel Mick Fanning celebrates his …Read More »

WSL Big Wave World Tour 9am update: Green Light for Peahi’s Jaws to open wide Sunday. 15-25′ NW surf possible from dawn.

REALLY BIG SURF coming. They’re going! Don’t miss this one!

Surf from the NW will hit solid 8-12′ Hawaiian at dawn Sunday with offshores; it picks up fast late Saturday. Epic for the experts! Incredible …Read More »

CARISSA MOORE CLAIMS 2015 WSL TITLE & WINS TARGET MAUI PRO

HONOLUA BAY DELIVERS PERFECT 4-6′ CONDITIONS FOR WORLD’S BEST SURFERS Carissa Moore (HAW) threads another perfect Honolua Bay barrel en route to her third WSL …Read More »

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