Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

HAWAII SANDBAR HUMBLES THE FLORENCE BROTHERS

 Nathan Florence

Team Japan + Koa Rothman Win 2025 Da Hui Backdoor Shootout

Koa Rothman claimed bragging rights for best individual performance, threading plenty Pipeline Barrells for team 96712. Team Japan went off the hook and dropped tens …Read More »

Paddling Out at Jaws: A Thrill-Seeker’s Guide

Real Surf Stories Join us as we attempt to tackle the biggest wave in the world: Jaws, a legendary surf spot known for its colossal …Read More »

R.I.P. Mike Hynson 1942-2025

A quintessential visage of California in the 60s. Photo: Ron Stoner/EOS “Mike Hynson was the second-most polarizing 1960s surfer, behind Miki Dora,” claims Matt Warshaw. …Read More »

JAMIE O’BRIEN & BILLY KEMPER Score Back to Back Excellent Rides | Day 3 Backdoor Shootout

Off Da Lip 

Biggest Sunday 5 Days at Peahi – Jaws Part 2

SURFING VISIONS Surfing Visions is the official channel for Tim Bonython Productions, independant production compagny of one of the best surf movies. From Biggest Wednesday …Read More »

Perfect conditions Honolua Bay, Maui Hawaii

Keoni Cala Dias The day before before the Eddie Aikau swell 12/21/24 provided perfect conditions at Honolua Bay. From body boarders boosting big airs to …Read More »

SUNSET SUPER SESSION WITH JOHN JOHN FLORENCE

BELOW: Frame Grab of JOB’s Monster Hack from 2 angles. BELOW: Frame grabs of JJF Blasting the lips so hard he often disappears in his …Read More »

HEAVIEST PIPELINE EVER – “DOESN’T GET SCARIER THAN THAT”

Koa Rothman 

The Wave That Closed Out The Bay

Off Da Lip 

EVENT OFF FOR MONDAY + Massive Giant Pipe | Da Hui Backdoor Shootout 2025 Day2

dahuiofficial  WE ARE OFF! Not favorable conditions, stay tuned! Da Hui Backdoor Shootout In Memory of Duke Kahanamoku presented by Ke Iki Beach Bungalows Holding …Read More »

HERE: JJF

A short film featuring John, Nathan and Ivan, captured during the 2023/24 North Shore winter. Thanks to our ‪@FlorenceMarineX‬ team for supporting the project. We …Read More »

“IT JUST SEEMS LIKE AN ANOMALY…” KAI LENNY

We’ve Never Seen a Swell Like This (World Record Broken?) – LENNY BROS. EP. 15 Kai Lenny In this conversation, Ridge and Kai discuss an …Read More »

Alo Slebir at Mavericks World Record Contender – Big Wave Challenge 2025 Entry

Alo Slebir (Santa Cruz, California, USA) slides through the vortex of a potential World Record wave at Mavericks, off Half Moon Bay, California on December …Read More »

CARNAGE at The 2024 Eddie Aikau!

Mark Healey’s experience after a massive wipeout eliminates him from competition at XXL Waimea Bay at The 2024 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational on December …Read More »

“I no longer fear myself therefore I am free.”

    My 30 Point Ride at The Pipeline Masters: Multiple Angles (Koa Smith) It was the best wave I’ve ever surfed at Pipline and it …Read More »

HONOLUA BAY DURING THE EDDIE AIKAU

🏄🏻‍♂️🔥 (Sunday Dec 22nd, 2024) During this session The 2024 Eddie Aikau Event was taking place in Oahu. I only had a short window of …Read More »

JOHN JOHN FLORENCE Surfing The BEST PIPE Of The Winter…’Nuff Said



A SURFER’S WORST NIGHTMARE – GIANT PIPELINE CLEAN UP SETS



JAWS “EDDIE AIKAU SWELL” ALL TIME!!! BIGGEST XXL SURF SESSION OF THE YEAR!!!

  MROD MAUI Dec 23, 2024 The “Eddie Aikau Swell” at Jaws was all time! It was an out of control crazy and scary XXL …Read More »

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