Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

Behind the Scenes of….

…THREE FLORENCE BROTHERS IN ONE SUPER HEAT AT THE VANS PIPE MASTERS 

Nate and Koa Podcast with ELI TELLING HIS SURF HORROR STORY “I WAS STABBED BY REBAR UNDER WATER”

…and OPENING XXL HAWAII SWELL 

Joao Chianca recovery: news on the 23-year-old’s condition.

Our Prayers are getting answered…We wish Joao a continuing full and fast recovery…SNN On Dec 8th, João’s Chianca’s family provided an update on the Brazilian …Read More »

MASON HO: Surfing FUN Rocky Point

Mason Ho meets up with ‘Through The Doggydoor’ star Sheldon Paishon. They end up scoring some fun waves at the famous surf spot Rocky Point …Read More »

CONGRATS TO JOHN JOHN FLORENCE & MOANA JONES-WONG

YOUR VANS PIPE MASTERS FOR 2023 CONTEST FINISHED AROUND 425pm FINAL RESULTS HERE MORE ON THE STORY ON THE WAY   EARLIER UPDATES BELOW DAY …Read More »

NATHAN & MAHINA FLORENCE: WHO WILL WIN THE VANS PIPE MASTERS?



J.O.B.: PIPELINE GOES PSYCHO …CRAZY WIPEOUTS & HUGE BARRELS



Mason Ho Surfs Big Waimea Bay On Black Friday

There’s more to Waimea than meets the eye…. Michael Ho takes his son Mason to Waimea Bay during a big swell on Black Friday. Mason …Read More »

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS SPECIAL EVENT

It’s at HIC Kailua Sunday, December 10th, 5 pm to 8 pm John John, Bob Hurley, Joel Centeio and the rest of the Florence Crew …Read More »

We may not need these wetsuits in Hawaii…but we may need ‘Graphene’

Regardless, we wanted to share some good marketing & “infomercialling” (our own word) with Griffin Colapinto & Billabong…Colapinto’s classic, Billabong Iconic. And he does share …Read More »

Erin Brooks & Jackson Bunch Win The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro

Brooks Finishes 2023 in Victorious Fashion, Prepares for World Junior Championships Bunch Claims Second-Career QS Win, Locks in World Junior Championships Spot Runner-up Finishes for …Read More »

JJF: Mini Barrels and Tricks



‘I WAS JUST FOLLOWING THE LIGHT’ James Hollmer Cross

…talks us through his viral ride at Shipstern’s Bluff! One of the World’s most mutant slabs James’ Wave was Nominated in the Big Wave Challenge! …Read More »

KOA ROTHMAN: A TERRIFYING DAY AT PIPELINE



KAI GETTING CREATIVE…ON BIG BLACK FRIDAY NOV 24, 2023

KAI LENNY GOING HEAD OVER HEALS FOR PE’AHI The swell wasn’t meant to come in this big. All the swell forecasters got it wrong, but …Read More »

BEST Surfers In The World Visit Dream Wave In Africa Koa Smith & Friends

Surfing the best wave in the world with the best surfers in the world! Skeleton Bay! SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL AND SUPPORT THE MISSION!! LOVE …Read More »

Braddah Mel’s Surfing Championship kicks off on Tuesday’s BIG NW

DA KICK OFF SCHEDULE!  1) Longboard Divisions: Start date Tuesday 12/05 to Wednesday 12/06 Men’s and Women’s divisions. 2) Canoe, Supsquatch, A’lai’a, Junior Soft-Top and …Read More »

NATHAN FLORENCE: XXL OUTER REEF PADDLE SESSION

THE CARNAGE & GLORY OF THE NOVEMBER 24TH 2023 SWELL! Front page frame grab of Eli Olson…Below: Nathan about as deep as you can go… …Read More »

Monday’s Results: Big Performances Ensue, Finals Day Ready at The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro

Silva Stakes Her Claim Alongside Liotta Leading Women’s Surge into Semifinals Braye Unleashes Backhand Power at Haleiwa, McGill and Moniz Flourish Near Home Finals Day Ready …Read More »

Pro Surfers Practicing At Maxing Haleiwa (4K Raw)

Frame Grab front page shows how key the bottom turn is for the next turn off the top…none of it’s easy at Haleiwa at this …Read More »

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