Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

So Perfect. A Game changer. So Kelly Slater.

BY FAR THE WORLD’S BEST MAN-MADE WAVE Kelly Slater calls it “a freak of technology.” You’ll call it “the future….and can that fit under my Christmas …Read More »

Adriano de Souza wins maiden World Surf League title

It was the ultimate showdown. One of the most intense world title races of the century. And one of the most dramatic surfing seasons of all time. …Read More »

CHANCE’EM is hosting the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing “Wrap-up Party” at Surfer, the Bar!

Let’s have some fun and party for a cause surf fans! That’s right folks, CHANCE’EM is hosting the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing “Wrap-up Party” this Saturday, …Read More »

FINALS DAY IS HERE! THURSDAY: HIGH DRAMA FOR WSL TITLE SHOWDOWN AT BILLABONG PIPE MASTERS

Mick Fanning (AUS), three-time WSL Champion, leads the final three contenders for the 2015 crown into the Quarterfinals of the Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory …Read More »

1240pm: DESOUZA NEW WORLD CHAMP & PIPELINE MASTER! MEDINA NEW TRIPLE CROWN CHAMP.

Dramatic, historical, phenomenal. The full story coming soon. “Hard Work beats talent that doesn’t work hard” Adriano DeSouza. Surf’s way down from the NNW now at …Read More »

Mick Fanning pushes on with world surf title bid after brother Peter’s death

Mick Fanning is hoping to cap an eventful year with his fourth world title at the Pipeline Masters in Hawaii. Photograph: Kelly Cestari/WSL via Getty Images …Read More »

Is Pipe the most dangerous wave? The numbers don’t lie.

This month alone two of the world’s best surfers have suffered life threatening wipeouts at Pipeline, each were hospitalized. Evan Geiselman was knocked unconscious for a 3 …Read More »

North Shore session with Stephanie Gilmore, Jack Johnson and friends

Surf News Network, 13 December, 2015 – While the World Surf League was narrowing down the field of champions at Pipeline, this crew was barrelling into …Read More »

Game on in heavy Pipe

1040am update: Down to 3 surfers. Mason Ho beats Toledo eliminating his Title contention. Fanning beats O’brien thus stopping Wilson’s chances for a Title. Slater, Medina, Asing, Florence …Read More »

Kellogg’s IBA Hawaii Tour puts postpones December event

Due to lack of Swell. Gotta have surf. Just like Pipe is off for a couple days awaiting Tuesday swell. The best body boarders have …Read More »

Time for Tradition

Ancient Hawaiians had a fully oral culture, passing down stories, songs, and traditions directly from generation to generation, and for a large part, maintain that …Read More »

Gerry Lopez chosen for Boardroom’s Icons of Foam Tribute

Six shapers will replicate a classic Lopez design in shape-off  Surf News Network: December, 2015 – Del Mar, California – The Boardroom International Surfboard Show will honor Gerry …Read More »

Hilo conference:Fight against marine debris

Marine litter © Surfers Against Sewage/Greg Martin Recent Environment News Group meets about best way to remove and prevent marine debris Surf News Network, 10 December, 2015 …Read More »

ROUND 2 COMPLETED AT BILLABONG PIPE MASTERS

– WSL TITLE RACE INTENSIFIES WITH TOLEDO, DE SOUZA & WILSON INTO ROUND 3 – 3X WSL CHAMPION CARISSA MOORE DOMINATES WOMEN’S PIPE INVITATIONAL ” …Read More »

4th Annual Mauli Ola Foundation North Shore Benefit Concert

December 12, 2015 Turtle Bay Resort/Surfer, the Bar Join a host of the world’s greatest surfers, personalities, humanitarians and industry leaders at the 4th Annual …Read More »

WSL TITLE CONTENDER OWEN WRIGHT WITHDRAWS FROM PIPE MASTERS

– FORM SURFER WITHDRAWS FOLLOWING SEVERE CONCUSSION– REMAINS IN HOSPITAL, EXPECTED TO MAKE A FULL RECOVERY Owen Wright (AUS), has withdrawn from the Billabong Pipe …Read More »

A Look Into A Crystal Ball

#LIVEFROMTHENORTHSHORE EPISODE 3:  from Ryan Moss I spent 72 hours with Billy Kemper and Shane Dorian and documented all the behind the scenes events leading …Read More »

WSL CHARGES THROUGH OPENING ROUND AT BILLABONG PIPE MASTERS

WSL TITLE SHOWDOWN COMMENCES, FANNING AND MEDINA POST WINS – TOLEDO, DE SOUZA & WILSON RELEGATED TO ELIMINATION ROUND 2 – HOBGOOD POSTS PERFECT 10 …Read More »

17 year old Jack Robinson wins Pipe Invitational in maxing Pipe

Front shot Jamie O’Brien © WSL/Masurel World Surf League Championship Tour event Pipeline, North Shore Oahu Hawaii 8 – 20 December 2015 Jack Robinson and …Read More »

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 »

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