Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

While surf’s small…lets travel back with Koa

Surfing Secret Spots in Tahiti! || This is Livin’ Episode 26 

In case you haven’t seen it…ENJOY!

In RISS, a new film directed by Peter Hamblin, Carissa Moore discusses her road to finding more comfort with herself, greater joy — and her …Read More »

Drew Miller’s soulful piece on Devon Howard will make you wanna go surfing…

“Assorted Rides” is comprised of a few sessions in California where I met up with a surfer I’ve really enjoyed watching over the years. Devon …Read More »

Don’t underestimate Hawaii’s smaller days for max fun…and high performance.

California’s World Champ Hunter love’s to rotate & rip… and it shows… Note: front page and above…Mark’s leading arm is (and powerful legs) her key …Read More »

Lets take a temporary suspension of whatever you were doing…

Abeyance from Logan Marshall on Vimeo.

While the surf’s down…Hit the home work out with Koa Rothman

SURF TRAINING WORKOUT! (FULL BODY) 

Akila Aipa “Winged Twin” Fin Surfboard Review by Noel Salas Ep.95

Improving…your paddling & pop-ups

Your Paddling Is Ruining Your Pop Up | Surf Lesson

Holy Moly

How Proud is Pops? Here’s some proof that whatever JD wants in his future surfing career… he’ll get … Jackson Dorian Texas surfing

Did you catch it? FLOW STATE | Russell Bierke

“Those crazy Aussies’…we’ve heard it many times…here’s one more…SNN ‘Bezerke’, Russell’s last major edit in 2016, signified his second rising after taking the crown at …Read More »

It Never Gets Old…

Today’s surf is small…so it’s a good time to sample… THE GREATEST HEAT EVER? John John Florence VS Kelly Slater ’14 Tahiti Full Heat Replay …Read More »

TOW-IN SURFING AT THE HEAVIEST SHORE BREAK IN HAWAII WITH JOB

10 for form…and color…. LONGBOARD PERFECT LEFTS IN THE MORNING TO GETTING TOWED INTO THE HEAVIEST SHORE-BREAK! HAWAII IS A NEVER ENDING OCEAN PLAYGROUND! STAY …Read More »

Revisit the Terror Vault if you dare…

| Surfing’s Ultimate Wipeouts | If you’ve ever seen something Gnarlier…please…send our way (with an explanation on how these guys survive). Mahalo, SNN Frame grabs …Read More »

How would you like to go fishing?

It’s Fun! Watch Channels Islands Surfboards’ team shred the super fun and fast twin-keel fin design called the FishBeard. 

“Thankfully I have crazy friends!” Kai Lenny

By far the biggest backwash wave I’ve surfed before! What is a backwash wave? If there is a rocky cliff steep enough it bounces the …Read More »

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL SURFING DAY!

From Surfrider.org/ISD Every day, the Surfrider Foundation and our network of volunteer activists work to protect our coasts. On International Surfing Day, we come together …Read More »

Athlete: Maui’s Shaun Lopez produced by TheBuoyReport.com

Shaun Lopez has been charging hard for a while… nominated for several XXL/WSL Big-Wave Awards… Here’s a short compilation from Pe’ahi to Navula Reef (Thundercloud …Read More »

THE BEN AIPA LEGACY…How to remember the Legend. Duke Aipa.

And, how you can help…below… Thanks to Duke for the Epic Images. SNN. Frontpage photo: Ben and his boys: Akila and Duke Ben Aipa, son …Read More »

You can still find this…just keep looking…

….The World’s Best Waves Were Completely Empty During the Covid-19 Lockdown (End of May) 

The Smith Bros do it all…”Breakin’ the routine”…

Who needs big perfect surf when you have your family and friends…and you’re 100% brimming with positive vibes & stoke?! SNN Epic surf in Pandemic …Read More »

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