Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

60 Minutes | Australia Pro-surfer Tyler Wright’s inspiring story of a post viral (non-covid) syndrome recovery

It doesn’t happen that often, but two-time world surfing champion Tyler Wright does know what it’s like to be wiped out in the water. What’s …Read More »

DESTROYED IN HAWAIIAN SHOREBREAK w/ The Smith Brothers

This week, the brothers get pounded at Keiki Shorebreak, shoot the newest merch at the North Shore Sunrise Shack… and unlock their full Brother Nature, …Read More »

Message for our time from Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii….

Front Page Photo by Ken G Kosada Black Lives Matter. Aloha SCH ‘Ohana, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner, Travyon Martin and far too many …Read More »

ONE WEEK: BARRON MAMIYA

It’d be so sick to have him on the Tour…SNN 

Board (and Fin) Talk with a California Legend

“I go out and enjoy surfing…it’s what I do…” Rob’s a great salesman without even trying… The Seaside at Seaside – Rob Machado’s new Helium …Read More »

For Mason it’s all about Fun and Flying

Recently, Mason Ho surfed his favorite childhood spot Val’s Reef. Located on the inside of Sunset Beach, it’s a tricky wave to ride with weird …Read More »

Tahiti got our EPIC South swell first…

  Was This Teahupo’o’s Biggest Paddle-in Session Since 2015? Surfer 

KOA ROTHMAN: BIG WAVE TRAINING (UNDERWATER WORKOUT) PERFECT SUMMERTIME SWELL!

Plus, some late-season NW action…catch it with Koa…SNN “What’s happening you guys?! As summer arrives, the waves go flat and we go to Waimea Bay …Read More »

GO RAW…

Ala Moana BOWLS Summer SURF (RAW 4K) Catch Cracks Television S02E02 – PM June 2, 2020 Ala Moana Bowls 2-3+ SSW 18s (5-15 ENE Trades) …Read More »

In 1993 Derek Ho became Hawaii’s 1st World Champ…

And nearly 30 years later he’s still charging Pipe…in his mid 50’s! Recently a big swell hit the North Shore of Oahu. Possibly the last …Read More »

A Good JOB in Paradise

FUN TINY SIZE WAVES IN THE MORNING WITH THE GIRLS… THEN AN AFTERNOON SESSION WITH THE BOYS. JORDY SMITH, NATHAN FLORENCE AND I HAD FUN …Read More »

Volcom Stone Presents: Psychic Migrations

In case you missed it and have some extra time …it’s totally worth an hour of your time…SNN Over a year and a half in …Read More »

Hold it!

Pushing the Limits with Guy Hagi – Breathing Techniques Surfers are paddling into life-threatening conditions. The thrills are greater but the wipeouts are inevitable… and …Read More »

Meanwhile let’s look back inside ‘The Cave’ w/ Seabass & The GOAT

mySURF tv shows Portugal’s heavy slab barrel keeping Sebastian Zietz and Kelly Slater well and truly on their toes back in 2015. Do you see …Read More »

HAPPY ALOHA FRIDAY! Let’s kick it with Keith Malloy’s Flick…

Fishpeople | Lives Transformed by the Sea Fishpeople tells the stories of a unique cast of characters who have dedicated their lives to the sea. …Read More »

When Mason says ‘dry reef’ he means ‘dry reef’…

Mini Surfboard On The Reef – Mason Ho & Sheldon Paishon These guys are insane and clearly don’t mind a stitch or two…no protective body …Read More »

It could make all the difference in your surfing journey…

How to improve your Breathing for Surfers “So Stoked! I took Ricardo’s class about 4 years ago and it was eye-opening. It’s amazing how much …Read More »

AFTER 4 DECADES…Legendary shop shuts down.

After 40 years in Kailua, Naish Hawaii closing due to COVID-19 pandemic Video by Craig T. Kojima / ckojima@staradvertiser.com “I don’t know how many times …Read More »

Video: Pushing the Limits with Guy Hagi – Surfboard

We examine the evolution of the most important piece of equipment for every surfer: the surfboard itself. SURFBOARDS HAVE COME A LONG WAY SINCE DUKE …Read More »

State of Olympic Surfing featuring Italo Ferreira, Fernando Aguerre, and more!

Watch host Chris Cote chat with a star-studded group of surfers including Italo Ferreira, Fernando Aguerre, Tatiana-Weston Webb, Caroline Marks, Brett Simpson, Sofia Mulanovich, Ramzi …Read More »

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