Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

2nd round unfolding in 3-6′ J Bay with clean conditions….

  COMPETITION CALLED ON AT J-BAY OPEN – ROUND 2 CALLED ON FOR 7:40 A.M. START (740pm HI Time) – WATCH LIVE AT WORLDSURFLEAGUE.COM   Josh Kerr …Read More »

How about an El Nino revisit?

It wasnt big Bay but big enough…esp for end of March. Thnks to Terry Reis for being there. Waimea Bay Late Season NW Swell 3/30/16 …Read More »

BIG SCORES AND HIGH DRAMA FOR OPENING DAY OF J-BAY OPEN

– WILSON, ZIETZ, MEDINA AND SMITH SHINE IN PUMPING SURF AT JEFFREYS BAY – FLORENCE AND WSL FRONTRUNNER WILKINSON RECOVER FROM OPENING-ROUND LOSSES TO WIN …Read More »

Lei Days // Tatiana Weston-Webb

While we wait for the next real swell (7/8-7/9) hows about some Tatiana Lei Days…. Body Glove is proud to present Lei Days with Tatiana …Read More »

The forerunner to today’s high performance surfing: Lynne Boyer 70’s.

This was groundbreaking 40 years ago. Plus you gotta love the raw interviews back in the day. Thnks Lynne. You’re a classic. You can hit …Read More »

Australia’s Connor O’Leary wins Ballito Pro, South Africa

Hawaiian Ezekiel Lau moved into the No. 5 spot on the QS rankings thanks to his gritty run to the Semifinal. – WSL / Kelly …Read More »

Surfing, like America is mostly about FREEDOM

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! Today is the day to celebrate America’s freedom, honor its history and remember all those who fought to keep us free. …Read More »

ROUND 1 CALLED ON FOR 7:40 P.M. START HI TIME

The J-Bay Open has been called ON today in pumping surf at Jeffreys Bay. Image: WSL / Kelly Cestari Location:    Jeffreys Bay, South Africa …Read More »

HAPPY 4th of July! With the 38th Annual Da Hui Paddle Race

Presented by Kona Brewing Co. Mahalo Turtle Bay Resort, KonaRed, Bioastin, Excel…. Details below… OC1 / OC2 Course: Turtle Bay Resort (fronting Ola’s Restaurant). Paddle …Read More »

Ezekiel Lau, the lone Hawaiian left in the QS Ballito Pro in S. Africa

Stormy surf sets up quarter-final clashes… Ballito Pro & Ballito Women’s Pro Presented by Billabong World Surf League QS10,000 Men’s rated event World Surf League QS1,000 Women’s rated …Read More »

Could your beach be the next World Surfing Reserve?

Gold Coast © Sean Scott/Save The Waves Save The Waves Coalition Call for WSR applications Surf News Network, 3 July, 2016 – After a successful run …Read More »

Get your seat for this View Point

Saturday July 2nd kicks of the 9th Annual Honolulu Film Festival…and you wanna be there. There’s going to be many classic moments at Doris Duke …Read More »

Clay deep down under

Clay deep down under from John Barton on Vimeo.

Fanning returns to JBay one year after shark encounter

Mick Fanning © WSL / Kirstin J-Bay Open World Surf League Championship Tour Men’s Event Jeffreys Bay, South Africa 6 – 17 July, 2016 3X …Read More »

Growth through 2020 for the high tech & regular surfboard biz

Surfboard sales estimated to be 400,000 units annually Surf News Network, 29 June, 2016 – Market research giant Technavio launched their full report on the surfboard …Read More »

Sean Davey captures Brocks Paddle Out Remembrance

Just-Under-A-Minute Of John John Florence At Local Breaks

Vertra Welcomes John John Florence to the team. The Future is Covered John John Florence Welcome to the Team from Vertra on Vimeo.

Kelly Slater’s Top 10 Rules For Success (@kellyslater)

Im sure he could come up with one more Rule the equal his 11 World Titles. It’s valuable to remember that this feat alone will …Read More »

Rabbit Kekai Beach and Paddle Out Ceremony Waikiki Saturday.

One of the last early beach boys and hot dogging surfing legends, today we celebrated the life of Albert “Rabbit” Kekai on the beach at …Read More »

Would anyone else like to back out of this 25′ mutant slab?

Look closely…there’s a crazy man in the upper left hand side of the photo saving his own life…. Shipstern Bluff 16th June 2016 from Dave …Read More »

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