Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

RAONI MONTEIRO TESTS POSITIVE FOR PEDS

They’re not messing around. Honest mistake or not. You wont see Raoni on the WSL list for awhile. Late in the day last Friday, May …Read More »

Barrels, High Drama for Oi Rio Pro Elimination Rnd 2

John John Florence (HAW) storms through Round 2 of the Oi Rio Pro. Image: WSL / Smorigo Location:    Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro/Brazil  Holding period: May …Read More »

Its key now a days

Great article by Boardcave…read em ripe em How Surfboard Volume is changing the industry Recently there’s been a big push by shapers and surfers to …Read More »

This Saturday lend your hands…

HANDS ACROSS THE SAND AND SURFRIDER BEACH CLEANUPS ON SAT., 5/16/15   Surf News Network Honolulu, Hawaii (May 12, 2015):  The Surfrider Foundation’s Oahu, Maui, …Read More »

Round 1 of the Oi Rio Pro Barrels at Barra da Tijuca

Photo: Adriano de Souza straight into round 3 © WSL/Cestari Oi Rio Pro WSL Championship Tour Men’s Event WSL Championship Tour Women’s Event Barra da Tijuca, …Read More »

Historic Puerto Escondido swell round up

Hawaii got a tiny fraction since the storm was out of our window, so we thought we’d give you something to dream for the summer …Read More »

Day 1 is in the books. Rio is 7 hours ahead.

rounds one done for men and women Oi Rio Pro WSL Championship Tour Men’s Event WSL Championship Tour Women’s Event Barra da Tijuca, Rio de …Read More »

It’s ON at Oi Rio Pro.

Solid barrels on offer at Barra da Tijuca for Men’s Round 2 at the Oi Rio Pro. Image: WSL / Smorigo Location:    Barra da Tijuca, …Read More »

WSL wants Maverick’s contest permit, Pioneers do too

Pic: Zach Warmhoudt © Don Montgomery If you thought finding the right take off zone was hard…Confusion abounds amongst organizations as to Maverick’s permit’s status …Read More »

Brazil’s telecommunications giant OI signs on as WSL title sponsor for Rio event

This Monday May 11th…Barra da Tijuca awaits the world’s best surfers for the Oi Rio Pro. Image: WSL / Smorigo Location:    Barra da Tijuca, Rio …Read More »

New book: impact of sustainable surfing

Pic: Sustainable Stoke © Grant Davis University of Plymouth Press to release Sustainable Stoke: Transitions to Sustainability in the Surfing World Surf News Network, 6 May, 2015. …Read More »

Professional surfing founder Randy Rarick Honored, announces full retirement from Triple Crown

Photo: Randy Rarick and Sunny Garcia honored at the Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame in Honolulu last night. Image: Neal Miyaki Surf News Network HONOLULU, …Read More »

MICHEL BOUREZ INJURED AT TEAHUPOO

Posted May 4th. The Spartan breaks hand and one vertebrae going over the falls and will be out for six week missing Rio. He is …Read More »

Looking back at Free Surf Mag’s Ride of the Week –

Mason Ho threads a long one @ Backdoor. A vid treat since country hasn’t had much recently. Mahalo to Free Surf magazine.

Mark Healey Hellman status elevates on Biggest paddle in at Puerto ever.

Puerto Escondido is flooded. The XXL surf is taking the streets of Mexico for one hell of a ride. Naturally, madman Mark Healey is a culprit, caught red-handed on …Read More »

Surf analytics get uber technical with ‘Trace’ device

Trace and Conner Coffin use device at Oakley Lowers Pro Surf News Network, 30 April, 2015 – Trace., the action sports tracker – made history at …Read More »

FILIPE TOLEDO WINS OAKLEY LOWERS PRO

PIC: Filipe Toledo (BRA) claims victory at the Oakley Lowers Pro. Image: WSL / Rowland Location:    San Clemente, California, USA Holding period: April 28 …Read More »

Dorian Dominates the WSL Big Wave Awards as they name the world’s biggest & best

PIC: Shane Dorian © WSL Big Wave Awards Photo Team Shane Dorian takes home the Billabong Ride of the Year Award Surf News  Network, 2 …Read More »

Makua Rothman wins Quiksilver Ceremonial Chile

Quiksilver Ceremonial Chile WSL Big Wave Tour Punta de Lobos, Chile 15 April – 31 August 2015 Rothman Also Presented With 2014/2015 Tour Championship Trophy …Read More »

Holy Felipe Toledo wins it @ 1130am HI time Saturday + Recap for Friday at Trestles

Full story coming as Felipe beats Jeremy Florence by turning 6’s into 8’s PIC: Jack Freestone © WSL Oakley Lowers Pro  LIVE HERE WSL QS10000 …Read More »

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