Author Archives: Gary Kewley
Surf Cinema Nugs 2019 on Sunday 1pm
About the Film: Part of Honolulu Surf Film Festival 2019 See a new crop of short films showcasing all angles of surfing. Meet surfers from near …Read More »
“The Ocean is my passion and my love…”
“I didn’t need easy, I just needed possible” Bethany BETHANY HAMILTON: UNSTOPPABLE “It not like (the shark attack) took that passion (for surfing), too” The …Read More »
The Legendary Hobgood Twins
And Two If By Sea: Thursday Jul 11 7:30 PM Directed by Justin Purser. 2019. USA. 100 min. A cinematic tale of adventure, destiny, and …Read More »
Wildcards Fall in Early Elimination Rounds at Corona Open J-Bay
No Competition Tomorrow, Next Call Friday, July 12, at 7:30 AM SAST (730pm Thursday HI Time) Wildcards Bianca Buitendag, Beyrick de Vries, and Jorgann Couzinet …Read More »
Top Seeds Thrive on Opening Day of Corona Open J-Bay
South Africans Smith and February Through to Round of 32, De Vries and Buitendag Sent to Elimination Round World Champions Gilmore, Moore, Medina, and De Souza …Read More »
Deivid Silva Wins Ballito Pro presented by O’Neill
BALLITO, South Africa (Sunday, July 7, 2019) – Deivid Silva (BRA) was crowned as the winner of the 2019 Ballito Pro pres by O’Neill after convincingly defeating Jack …Read More »
Another Do Not Miss at the 12th Annual Honolulu Surf Film Festival!
About the Film: Part of Honolulu Surf Film Festival 2019. Directed by Rick Wall. 2018. South Africa. 53 min. Satori documents a close-knit group of …Read More »
2019 Vans US Open Of Surfing Pres. by Swatch Brings World’s Best Action Sports Athletes to Huntington Beach
Front page: The Vans US Open of Surfing returns to Huntington Beach July 27 – August 4 and welcomes fans of all ages for some action …Read More »
WHITE RHINO…AN ‘AMAZING’ FILM
A DO NOT MISS AT THE 12th ANNUAL HONOLULU SURF FILM FESTIVAL! IF YOU MISSED THE SOLD OUT KICK OFF…DONT MISS ANY LONGER… THE MONTH-LONG …Read More »
Occ-Cast Episode 39 featuring Billy Kemper | Billabong
AN EPIC & INSPIRING ‘TALK STORY’ WITH THE YOUNG LEGEND OF BIG WAVE RIDING Frame grab shows Billy popping with adrenaline after another win at …Read More »
He won’t stop…
When the WCT leaves waves behind…Kelly doesn’t.
“Surgery was a success, thank you for all the messages and support”. JJF
View this post on Instagram Surgery was a success, thank you for all the messages and support. Looking forward to starting the …Read More »
Still going strong: Malia Manuel
Still persevering. Though her last 3 events are disappointing, dropping her to #8… Malia’s first 2 events showed us her truest potential for a World …Read More »
World No. 1 John John Florence Is Out For The Season, Could Miss 2020 Olympics
Just plain bad luck…the moment his ACL got reinjured. Icon John John Florence is one of the top medal hopes for Team USA when surfing …Read More »
‘HOW TO’ DO ANY FRONTSIDE TURN ON A SURFBOARD
3 AREAS OF FOCUS…Back Foot, Front (& back) Arm and Head
Our First Hurricane: Formerly Tropical Storm Barbara has ramped to a Cat4…does she pose any dangers to us? Any Surf?
Barbara’s exact track will determine impacts-if any-for Hawaii after this weekend and work week. Barbara is tracking more westward than Alvin, so it is possible …Read More »
Pakaloha Bikinis Tandem Surfing World Championship
All Photos: Banzai Betty Depolito of Banzai Productions. Aloha , Hawaiians, Kalani Vierra and Krystle Apeles from Kauai won the Pakaloha Bikini Tandem Surfing …Read More »
The Sandy Beach Bash is this Saturday the 29th
Sandy Beach bodyboard contest coming up this next weekend at Sandy Beach on June 29, 2019. Open slots still available come one come all!! Unfortunately, …Read More »
The moment that may become a game changer
…for the remainder of 2019… JJF takes the wise long view…We wish him Godspeed in a complete recovery. Jay Bay starts in a couple of …Read More »