Author Archives: Gary Kewley
Banzai Pipeline Firing ? (Dec 2, 2022) 4K
Dec 4, 2022 The greatly anticipated Friday 10-15 ft epic conditions WNW-NW swell finally arrived on December 2, 2022 after a rough start to this …Read More »
WHAT MAGNITUDE WILL 2022-2023 HOLD?
Red Bull Magnitude December 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023 A reimagining of traditional big-wave surf contests, Red Bull Magnitude returns for its third year from …Read More »
WORST PADDLE OUT EVER AT 25ft (face) NORTH SHORE SANDBARS
Just Massive, Massive Sandbars on the NS…could be…quite hectic” Koa This was by far one of the worst paddle out ever! Frame grab with Koa …Read More »
Sophie McCulloch and John John Florence Win Haleiwa Challenger…
…at home in The Hawaiian Islands Sophie McCulloch Defies the Odds, Wins Event To Claim 2023 CT Spot Florence Goes Back-to-Back at Haleiwa in Phenomenal Fashion …Read More »
John John Florence and Sophie McCulloch Win the Haleiwa Challenger
1st JJF Nets 10000 points over 2nd Kanoa Igarashi (7800) and 3rd Michael Rodrigues (6085) and 4th Ryan Callinan (5685). 1st Sophie McCulloch, 2nd Bettylou …Read More »
Finals Day Set, Championship Tour Dreams Secured…
….and Qualification Hopefuls Inch Closer at Haleiwa Challenger at home in The Hawaiian Islands Ian Gentil, Maxime Huscenot Solidify Positions Among the World’s Best Bettylou …Read More »
THURSDAY 3pm update. Women’s rnd of 32 completed…men’s top 32 wrapping up. Haleiwa Challenger (day 3 of 4)
Men’s rnd 32 started midday in building Big WNW swell in still sketchy NNE to NE wind bump/chop. The new WNW continues building as we …Read More »
Haleiwa Challenger Day 2 (out of 4) is ON for Wednesday starting at 8am…
Tho’ the fun NW has dropped from 5-8′ Tuesday to 3-4′ Wednesday we have good conditions and rippable sets. NE Trades are expected to fill …Read More »
Day one began with Women’s round of 48 Started 8:00am Thursday… Haleiwa Challenger, at Home in The Hawaiian Islands
A gorgeous day and the forecast is superb this week as we leave behind some epic N to NNE back-to-back events for 2 solid NW’rs. …Read More »
Mason Ho Surfs Sunset Beach
The waves are finally showing up in Hawaii! In this video we have Mason Ho trying his new winter surfboards at Sunset beach just a …Read More »
Haleiwa Challenger presented by The Hawaiian Islands Called OFF Opening Days
Event Organizers Call Lay Day Today, and Tomorrow, November 27, to Start Waiting Period The forecast is superb this coming week starting Tuesday with a new …Read More »
While we wait for the Haleiwa Challenger event to get more optimal waves…
…let’s go back and watch the final heat of ’21 with John John Florence, Jack Robinson, Kanoa Igarashi, Sam Pupo FINAL HEAT REPLAY
Vans Pipe Masters: Competitor Profile: Michael February
Nab a couple of these in the Vans Pipe and who knows?! MF knows how to ‘high performance’ surf with style…here: eye balling it for …Read More »
CHASING WEIRD WAVES AND PERFECTION IN HAWAII!!!
Chasing weird waves and perfection on the island of Oahu with Kalani Robb, Eric Koston (Skater, Surfer and Shaper), Tyler Stanaland, Johnny Redmond, Blair Conklin, …Read More »
Big NNE kicks off holding period this Saturday the 26th
Haleiwa Challenger Returns for Epic Conclusion to 2023 Challenger Series Season The likes of Multiple World Champs like Carissa Moore and John John Florence will …Read More »
An Ode To Teahupo’o
– Episode 4 | Trip Of A Lifetime presented by Expedia After spending time with the Coral Gardeners on Mo’orea, Billy Kemper, Connor O’Leary, Jackson …Read More »
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…for giving and giving back!
Our Mission To financially support the development of individuals and organizations that perpetuate the spirit and legacy of Duke Kahanamoku. DONATE TODAY GIVING TUESDAY The …Read More »
Vans Pipe Masters: Competitive Profile: Pua DeSoto
Native Hawaiian, Pua, DeSoto, discusses her fears, her Hawaiian ancestry, and what a Vans Pipe Masters win would mean to her. Music Credits: Rick Snowden …Read More »
Kanoa Igarashi “I feel like I’m constantly always evolving…”
Meet Championship Tour Surfer Kanoa Igarashi Meet Championship Tour surfer Kanoa Igarashi and get a deeper look at what drives him in and out …Read More »
Vans Pipe Masters: Competitor Profile: Matt Meola
If Matt can find a good wave, get barreled and finish off like this? Mmmmm 🙂 SNN Music Credits: Rick Snowden About Vans Surf: …Read More »
