Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

It’s ON! All Presidents Day Weekend! Big Surf Sunday midday. High Trades.

In 1976, the year of the nation’s bicentennial celebration and the height of a hawaiian renaissance, Polynesian Voyaging Canoe Hokulea’s set sail on its maiden …Read More »

INTERNATIONAL FIELD OF SHAPERS TO HONOR AL MERRICK

Europe, Brazil, Hawaii, Australia, and California represented INTERNATIONAL FIELD OF SHAPERS TO HONOR AL MERRICK Europe, Brazil, Hawaii, Australia, and California representedDEL MAR, CA., February  …Read More »

Pipe Kid from Portugal

Pint-Sized Surfer Takes on Pipeline/Backdoor Talk about starting ’em young. João Mendonça, is an 11-year-old shredder weighin in a under 100lbs from Portugal. And on …Read More »

“This is a documentary about the life of Buffalo Keaulana” Thomas Moore

First, There is God…Everyday, Thank God. Second, Watch. Learn from what you see. Third, Train your body for whatever you plan to do in the …Read More »

NAZARE XXL SURF: Female Justine Dupont Towing 

French surfer Justine Dupont demonstrates commitment and bravery while challenging some of the largest waves ever surfed by a woman! Filmed in Nazaré, Portugal on …Read More »

Ouch!

Up till now…. Thee Best Wipeout Reel of the Year. The pain of being Porcella: Niccolo and Francisco Porcella are hard charges. And you can …Read More »

This ain’t no wave pool! This is the real world. This is The Snake.

While we wait for this WNW to build first half of the day and see what these Konas do for our mysto spots….lets get jealous. …Read More »

While underwater-generated tsunamis are XL and destructive megatsunamis can reach XXL

1958 tsunami in Lituya Bay, Alaska © RealLifeLore  Surf News Network, Feb 2017 – A recent video project has explored the height and strength of tsunamis …Read More »

A Tribute to the Bonzer

 On Saturday, February 4th, the Costa Mesa Conceptual Art Center hosted the opening night for the Campbell Brothers’ ‘The Bonzer.’ Curated by Alex Knost and …Read More »

Relive a little! Check out this Great Video of a Great El Nino’

More of the World’s Biggests Waves Surfed in History thanks to El Nino of 2016. It’s hard to get enough….

Ewa Beach Boy workin’ his way back to the CT

Hawaii’s Keanu Asing on his way to winning his first ever Qualifying Series event, the  Komunity Project Great Lakes Pro. Pic: WSL/Bennett Location:    Boomerang …Read More »

DARKHORSE SOLI BAILEY (AUS) TRIUMPHS AT THE VOLCOM PIPE PRO

SETH MONIZ (HAW) WINS TODD CHESSER HARD CHARGER AWARD  Image: Australia’s Soli Bailey gets chaired up the beach by Tom Whitaker (AUS) and friend after …Read More »

Guess who? Hint…it’s not Pres. Trump

And guess what? He’s a regular foot! Mr. Obama learned the fun way, that there’s no better way to unwind than getting some action in …Read More »

Guess who?

THE BRUCE MOVIE – With Carlos Munoz 4:46 After VHS and before the internet was a thing, there was The Bruce Movie. Costa Rican wildling …Read More »

Mason Ho added to the Reef Team Ambassador

Iconic surf footwear brand signs much loved surf personality within Ho Dynasty Mason Ho, Pipeline © WSL/Cestari Surf News Network, 7 February, 2017 – Mason Ho, …Read More »

Career-ending injury has Aussie charger Mathews exploring alternate possibilites 

Image of Mark Mathews © Ed Sloane/Red Bull. What if he’d landed on his head? With the highest level the Surf World has ever seen….of …Read More »

Gabriel Medina opens his Institute of Surf, the first of its kind

This idea sounds great for Hawaii, Mainland US….anywhere kids cans surf. Good on Gabriel. Surf News Network, February, 2017 – Maresais, Sao Paulo, Brazil – …Read More »

Gerry still tapping into the enduring spirit of Uluwatu

Film explores Gerry Lopez’ connection to Uluwatu Gerry Lopez © Patagonia/Schultz  Surf News Network, February, 2017 – Patagonia announced the global release of The More …Read More »

Hawaii and Holy Toledo…launching

It’s going to be an interesting WCT 2107 These days was filmed in Hawaii in between the end of November and December 20’s. The action …Read More »

SETH MONIZ BREAKS OUT AT VOLCOM PIPE PRO…KNOCKS OUT DEFENDING EVENT WINNER KELLY SLATER

 FLORENCE, IRONS AND ROTHMAN ADVANCE TO ROUND 4 Image: Current World Champion John John Florence (HAW) advanced from Round 3 today in perfect Pipe conditions. …Read More »

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