Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

Late-Day Magic Sparks Brilliance at Volcom Pipe Pro 

– New Swell Provides Big Day Of Competition In Testy Pipeline – Josh Burke Finds Near-Perfection – Makuakai Rothman Beats The Buzzer With Backdoor Bomb …Read More »

China unveils its first self-developed wave pool

Does this remind you of anything? This new video reveals a giant man-made ‘Kelly-like’ wave lagoon producing lefts and rights in Anyang, a landlocked city …Read More »

Pipeline Saves Best For Last On Opening Day at Volcom Pipe Pro

 – High-Performance Surfing Lights Up Pipeline In Early Goings – Kalani David Soars For Impressive Performance – Shayden Pacarro, Sheldon Paishon Find Backdoor Gems To End Day …Read More »

The Volcom Pipe Pro QS 3,000 Is ON 

 Round 1 Heat 1 Start at 8:00 a.m. HST – Tune In LIVE At worldsurfleague.com front page: One of Hawaii’s best all-around waterman Kai Lenny (pictured) is …Read More »

Surfing & Snorkeling The Worlds ” DEADLIEST ” Wave

JOB.PIPELINE As deadly as a T-Rex 

Event is Postponed for Tuesday Jan 29th. Plenty surf in the forecast thru Sunday Feb 10th…The 10th Annual Volcom Pipe Pro 

Surf’s 3-4′ maybe 5′ on a 4′ NW and 4′ NE mix but conditions are bad due to strong gusty sideonshore NNE winds. Next chance …Read More »

No matter when, where… Derek Ho is always entertaining…

snapt3 mho preloaded Front Page Frame Grab is Uncle Derek Ho and Mason (in front) playing at V-Land. Dad was out, too.

Emerick Ishikawa | Small & Glassy | Dan’s Surf Videos

Riding his self made 8’0″ single fin plus a second sesh on his Hubboards hand board.

Cody Young Wins Sunset Open QS 1,000 In Iconic Conditions 

– Young Decimates Final Performance With A 17.77 Heat Total Over Former Sunset Winners – Robinson, Kemper, and Jabour Earn Finals Appearances To Begin 2019 …Read More »

All-Time Conditions Provide Incredible Performances  at Sunset Open 

Robinson: chlala Cover shot: Quadruple overhead WNW with long periods Poured Into Sunset Beach For Top Seeds’ Debut – Dusty Payne Leads Charge Of Maui …Read More »

One Day Left to have your Voice Heard, Vote Now!

2018 MANULELE AWARDS will be compiled after Friday’s Vote. Get Yours In Today! GO HERE freesurfmag Voting is now officially open through Friday the 25th …Read More »

Sunset Beach Kicks Into Gear On Opening Day Of Sunset Pro 

– Kauai’s Cole Frye and Peru’s Sebastian Correa Lead The Way – Correa Throws Down Near-Perfect 9.00 In Round 2 – Big Wave Charger Ian …Read More »

Competition was ON today, Tuesday January 22, at the ‘Sunset Open’… the opening event of the World Surf League (WSL) Hawaii/Tahiti Nui 2019 regional calendar.

Update on the way… Location: Sunset Beach, Oahu, Hawaii Event Window: January 18 – 28 Rating: Men’s Qualifying Series QS1,000 Today’s Conditions: Building 3 – 4ft+ NW swell, very clean …Read More »

Waimea Bay & Mason Ho… & Friends

Frame grab reveals that it’s not just the wave size you have to contend with…

Roi Kanazawa and Gabriela Bryan Win Sunset Pro Junior

– Bryan Defends Her Sunset Title, Continues Regional Dominance – Kanazawa Steals Victory In Dying Seconds For Dramatic Win – Both Champions Post Highest Scores …Read More »

Laureus Nominates WSL Surfers

The full list of Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year nominations is here. What a shortlist! Surfing and snowboarding superstars lead the nominations for …Read More »

Bodyboarder Dies at Pipeline Thursday morning Jan 17th

Let’s Help. See Marcus’ GoFundMe page below. Mahalo. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Marcus’ family and friends. SNN. Respected charger/photographer Marcus Biju passes …Read More »

Dan, at the Bay

Tho’ the surf was just 10-15′ for this session…Sunday the 13th saw the next run of BIG NW surf. It’s been a Happy New Year!

Tyler Newton wins the 2019 Da Hui Backdoor Shootout and 40K

DA HUI & CREW SCORES HARD AGAIN… Congrats to first place overall Team Weed Maps over 4 days of A+ Pipe 2019 Da Hui Backdoor …Read More »

VETERAN NORTH SHORE SURFER, CHRIS OWENS, USES APNEA TRAINING TO SURVIVE A MASSIVE WIPEOUT AT MAVERICKS, CALIFORNIA.

The next Apnea & Surf Survival course in Oahu happens on January 20th and 21st. You’ll find this course priceless when you complete it and …Read More »

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