Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

“Straight Massive, Massive, Massive…” Makuakai Rothman at the Bay

Have you ever heard of 3rd Reef Waimea?! We haven’t either LOL…Nuts….but that’s what it was. Historic. Stoked to have Makua and Nathan and friends …Read More »

KP Steps Down as WSL Commish, Succeeded by Pat O’Connell

WSL. Image: Kelly Cestari Monday, February 11, 2019 LOS ANGELES, California/USA (Monday, February 11, 2019) – The World Surf League (WSL) today announced that after six …Read More »

Got the Goods to join the SNN Team?

Stoked! There are a few AM spots are open. 2 separate Jobs. Both Part-Time. A new long-term Surf Reporter-Broadcaster plus Forecast Team Member to update …Read More »

Walter Munk, Father of Surf Forecasing & World-Renowned Oceanographer

The Revered Scientist was 101. Walter Munk: 1917-2019. Photo: Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego I was an oceanography Major at San Diego State decades ago and …Read More »

Kahuku Point Restoration Project

Kalaeokaunaʻoa (Kahuku Point) includes 39 acres of coastal strand ecosystem located on the North Shore of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi. North Shore Community Land Trust is working …Read More »

Taking a trip this year? Here’s one of a thousand choices…

Jack Robinson Claims Volcom Pipe Pro Victory

– Robinson Becomes Sixth Volcom Pipe Pro Champion, Second International Victor – Barron Mamiya Gets 2019 Rolling With Runner-up – Australia’s Reef Heazlewood, Volcom Team …Read More »

FILIPE TOLEDO – MALDIVES

Even though we’re lucky to Live Hawaii, it’s always pretty nice to explore…like the Maldives endless array of perfection. Maybe we can learn to go …Read More »

Top Seeds Debut, Perfection & Spectacle Ensues at Volcom Pipe Pro

– Championship Tour Veteran Sebastian Zeitz Drops A Perfect 10 – Pipeline Standout Jack Robinson Smashes Round 4 Debut – Maui’s Billy Kemper Nearly Finds …Read More »

Late-Day Magic Sparks Brilliance at Volcom Pipe Pro 

– New Swell Provides Big Day Of Competition In Testy Pipeline – Josh Burke Finds Near-Perfection – Makuakai Rothman Beats The Buzzer With Backdoor Bomb …Read More »

China unveils its first self-developed wave pool

Does this remind you of anything? This new video reveals a giant man-made ‘Kelly-like’ wave lagoon producing lefts and rights in Anyang, a landlocked city …Read More »

Pipeline Saves Best For Last On Opening Day at Volcom Pipe Pro

 – High-Performance Surfing Lights Up Pipeline In Early Goings – Kalani David Soars For Impressive Performance – Shayden Pacarro, Sheldon Paishon Find Backdoor Gems To End Day …Read More »

The Volcom Pipe Pro QS 3,000 Is ON 

 Round 1 Heat 1 Start at 8:00 a.m. HST – Tune In LIVE At worldsurfleague.com front page: One of Hawaii’s best all-around waterman Kai Lenny (pictured) is …Read More »

Surfing & Snorkeling The Worlds ” DEADLIEST ” Wave

JOB.PIPELINE As deadly as a T-Rex 

Event is Postponed for Tuesday Jan 29th. Plenty surf in the forecast thru Sunday Feb 10th…The 10th Annual Volcom Pipe Pro 

Surf’s 3-4′ maybe 5′ on a 4′ NW and 4′ NE mix but conditions are bad due to strong gusty sideonshore NNE winds. Next chance …Read More »

No matter when, where… Derek Ho is always entertaining…

snapt3 mho preloaded Front Page Frame Grab is Uncle Derek Ho and Mason (in front) playing at V-Land. Dad was out, too.

Emerick Ishikawa | Small & Glassy | Dan’s Surf Videos

Riding his self made 8’0″ single fin plus a second sesh on his Hubboards hand board.

Cody Young Wins Sunset Open QS 1,000 In Iconic Conditions 

– Young Decimates Final Performance With A 17.77 Heat Total Over Former Sunset Winners – Robinson, Kemper, and Jabour Earn Finals Appearances To Begin 2019 …Read More »

All-Time Conditions Provide Incredible Performances  at Sunset Open 

Robinson: chlala Cover shot: Quadruple overhead WNW with long periods Poured Into Sunset Beach For Top Seeds’ Debut – Dusty Payne Leads Charge Of Maui …Read More »

One Day Left to have your Voice Heard, Vote Now!

2018 MANULELE AWARDS will be compiled after Friday’s Vote. Get Yours In Today! GO HERE freesurfmag Voting is now officially open through Friday the 25th …Read More »

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