Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

Totally worth the price paid for 3rd Place and Sick Surf.

 Just 14 year-old, Eli Hanneman from Maui is doing damage not only at the Hello Pacitan Pro in Java this past weekend but also… his face. …Read More »

Our Best Furry Friends hit the Queens Surf for Duke Kahanamoku

Yeah, it’s serious ‘dog eat dog’ competition this week …want proof? Meet and Greet all the famous SurFURS from the Duke’s Oceanfest Going to the Dogs …Read More »

CONGRATS TO THE YOUTH RIPPING INDO~

INDONESIA’S RIO WAIDA TAKES THE WIN OF HIS CAREER AT 2017 HELLO PACITAN PRO – YOUNGSTERS RULE THE DAY  15-YEAR-OLD KIAN MARTIN (SWD) FINISHING 2ND  HAWAII’S …Read More »

Inspired Flight: F I L I P E T O L E D O – B L E S S E D

J-Bay will never be the same nor will this competition. Indeed, on one wave Filipe launched into Legendary status. The bar was lifted to unbelievable …Read More »

Game On! 9 Days, 30 Events! The 16th Annual 2017 Duke’s Oceanfest

Aug. 19-27! Duke’s OceanFest is held each summer in Waikiki in honor of Hawaiian legend Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, who is fondly remembered as the greatest …Read More »

“The Magnificent Seven” Ben Moody/WSL

Superb analysis of this year’s race thus far. In 3 words:  Close, Change & Epic. Image: The defending champion is poised and ready to strike.WSL …Read More »

King Tides are higher than what’s on your calendar/chart

HAWAII HIGH TIDES UPDATE AND IMPACTS SUMMARY- August 17-22, 2017  As of August 19, 2017, the still water levels are currently about eight-inches elevated water level ABOVE predicted tides. …Read More »

Beschen Blood Running in the Ohana

Mahalo to Leiber Films for the awesome action! NOAH BESCHEN “2017” from LIEBER FILMS on Vimeo.

FlHi Girls Latest!

Rocky introduces: The China Uemura Classic, Wind Surfing from Spain, Horse Polo in Waimanalo and more on this issue of the New Show! featuring famous …Read More »

Today’s the last day to enter! AccesSurf “Surfing with the Stars” Aug 24th

The drawing deadline is Tuesday, Aug 15th! GO HERE Calling ALL surfers! Old, young, Amateur, or seasoned veterans… Want to surf the world famous Queen’s …Read More »

#TourNotes: Channel Chatter

Wins for Highest Mana! There’s nothing quite like the view or the vibe during the Billabong Pro Tahiti. Here’s just a sliver of what was …Read More »

JULIAN WILSON WINS BILLABONG PRO TAHITI

– SMITH TAKES TOP SPOT ON JEEP LEADERBOARD – FLORENCE WINS ANDY IRONS MOST COMMITTED PERFORMANCE AWARD  Julian Wilson (AUS) claimed victory today at the …Read More »

BIG ISLAND KEIKI ARE TRUE WINNERS AT ANNUAL HONOLI‘I PAKA HONUA SURFING CLASSIC

August 10, 2017 – Hilo, Hawaii – The Big Island Keiki were the true winners at the 14th annual Honoli’i Paka Honua Surfing Classic, presented by Basic Image …Read More »

WORLD’S BEST FACE TRICKY CONDITIONS ON OPENING DAY…

 …OF THE BILLABONG PRO TAHITI – ROOKIES IAN GOUVEIA, CONNOR O’LEARY AND JOAN DURU CLAIM ROUND 1 WINS – ETHAN EWING UPSETS FILIPE TOLEDO IN …Read More »

This Weekend Mason get plenty Wedgeys

Published on Aug 7, 2017 “Finally some big Wedge,” says resident of Newport’s notorious impact zone, Brent Weldon. And it just so happened that on …Read More »

WORLD’S BEST SURFERS PREPARE FOR BILLABONG PRO TAHITI & EVERYONE’S SMILING

Aritz Aranburu (ESP) (pictured) secured himself a place in  the Billabong Pro Tahiti by winning the trials event at Teahupo’o, Tahiti, French Polynesia, today Thursday …Read More »

Know how ‘hydrophobic’ chemistry works on your fav surf trunks

Surf News Network, August 9th: In case you hate chemistry just remember…life is a chemical reaction. Plus your new board shorts use it…BIG TIME. Indeed, raincoats, …Read More »

Kelly Slater on Surfing, Insecurity, Family, Sobriety & Relationships…

Volcom: This First Interview Insecurity, sobriety, the feeling of filling a void in one’s heart, are universal themes that have just as great of a …Read More »

CONGRATS MICK!

THREE-TIME WORLD SURFING CHAMPION MICK FANNING INDUCTED INTO 2017 SURFERS’ HALL OF FAME ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 AT 9:00 AM HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – Mick Fanning, …Read More »

CONGRATS BETHANY

BETHANY HAMILTON, AN INSPIRATION TO MILLIONS WORLDWIDE, ENTERS THE 2017 SURFERS’ HALL OF FAME ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 4TH. HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – The Surfers’ Hall of …Read More »

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