Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

HOW TO: Take Off LATE (before it’s too late) with Pro Surfer BRETT BARLEY: Full Version

Having trouble with those late takeoffs?! LETS FIX THAT! Before we get started, know that this is a VERY IN DEPTH look into taking off …Read More »

Hawaiian Dusty Payne Competes for the first time outside of Hawaii since horrific injury for the Vissla Central Coast Pro QS3,000

Stage Set For Finals Day at Sisstrevolution & Vissla Central Coast Pro Sunny Coaster Isabella Nichols cruises into Finals Day Hawaiian Dusty Payne (HAW) Competes …Read More »

Celebration of Life Paddle Out for Ron Roush is Noon Sunday March 3rd at Ali’i Beach Park (West side).

It was with very sad news from Louis Ros back in early December: Ron Rousch had a fatal heart attack. Ron lived in Pensacola when …Read More »

The Alley Goes Nuclear Under Oma

Frame grab shows how heavy it really was. No crowds this sesh. Mick Fanning, Damon Harvey,Wade Carmichael, Corey Ziems and a bunch of other committed …Read More »

World Surf League Launches Red Bull Airborne Series

Red Bull Airborne Stops Announced: Gold Coast, Keramas, and Hossegor Red Bull Partners with World Surf League in Global, Multi-Tour Deal LOS ANGELES, California/USA (Thursday, …Read More »

Brazilians take early lead of 2019 Qualifying Series rankings as Jadson André Wins the Oi Hang Loose Pro

André overtook Yago Dora (BRA) in the final minutes to win the first QS 6,000 event of the year Samuel Igo wins inaugural trophy in …Read More »

World Surf League Announces New Developments to Longboard Tour

Longboard Tour Ready for New Events in Noosa, Galicia, and New York Taiwan to Host World Longboard Championships for Third-Straight Year Devon Howard Appointed Longboard …Read More »

Pipe:The Longest Mile

Ryan Moss gets it. The “7 Mile Miracle” has been on fire since the start of the new year. But, the most coveted wave of …Read More »

“That’s what friends are for…” Joel looking in on Mick ‘sharing’ the waves of Oma

  View this post on Instagram   Sharing waves is way more fun! Good to be in the barrel with you @mfanno #mates #2for1 A …Read More »

SURFERS VS. BODYBOARDERS | KOOK BATTLE

and Surfers vs Surfers vs Surf… Here’s some entertainment…as the frame grabs show.

Top Seeds Begin Their Campaign at the Oi Hang Loose Pro Contest

Two-time World Champion Gabriel Medina opens Round 2 with heat win at the QS 6,000 in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil. Front page 2019 World Champion Gabriel …Read More »

Surfers caught inside massive waves – HOLD YOUR BREATH 1 & 2

We’ve all been there…some more than others. How do they survive the BIG ones? Surfers caught inside massive waves – HOLD YOUR BREATH #1

He’s BAAACK. The GOAT challenges again.

It’s hard to imagine that Kelly Slater needs to ‘requalify’ but it’s a fact. He’s been seen hanging out with US politicians and F1 legends; …Read More »

WSL Heritage: Fred Hemmings: by Matt Warshaw

Front page: Fred Hemmings enjoying himself at the 2018 Founders Cup in Lemoore, CA.WSL / KELLY CESTARI Surfing is a sporting, cultural and communal phenomenon …Read More »

Not to scare you or anything…

Accidents Happen. Going back to Andrew Jacobson’s Cloudbreak Wipeout… it’s the Stuff of Nightmares but also the courage to make a comeback. Frame Grab shows …Read More »

Finally, on Valentines Day, El Nino makes it official…The ‘Little Boy’ is here.

 El Niño has looked pretty “imminent” since Octobe, but wait no more. It’s a Happy Valentines Day for all the climate and surf forecast nerds. The …Read More »

The 43rd Buffalo Big Board Surfing Classic 2019

Head on out to the Wild West Side to Makaha and join the fun! For over 4 decades! One of Hawaii’s longest running sporting events! The …Read More »

Conner Coffin & Parker Coffin surf fun waves around the North Shore. – Your Weekly Tube

Conner Coffin and Parker Coffin continue to enjoy the powerful surf of the North Shore Hawaii. In between surfs, Conner demonstrates how to make Hawaiian …Read More »

Surf Completely : How To Duck Dive

While we’re waiting for the surf to improve…let’s improve our duck dives.

Maysm…”That’s how you get this”

Mason Ho surfing on a …Lost Asymmetrical surfboard. 2 rear Mayhem quad fins on the toe side and 2 Mark Richards twin trailer fins on …Read More »

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