Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

Still exploring his creative boundries…Tom Curren with Jérôme Sahyoun.

Passion has no boundaries – YouTube Jérôme Sahyoun invites Tom Curren to test the S-wings fins in Morroco Video edit by Fred Berho et Marvin …Read More »

Mason Ho, Seth Moniz, Josh Moniz, Zeke Lau — Pipeline.

While we wait and wait for our first much needed WNW (2′ trace Fri 9/2) or even decent SSW (Monday 9/5) lets watch our local …Read More »

Hurricane Madeline: 2am Wednesday 8/31

Good news. Madeline has rapidly weakened over the past 24 hours, and a steady weakening trend dominates the forecast, even as Madeline moves over warmer …Read More »

Clay Marzo: Aspergers Syndrome campaign

Surf News Network, 29 August, 2016 –  Clay was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, a mild form of autism, in December of 2007. With this diagnosis came …Read More »

What is a rip current? Most surfers know. All surfers should.

… a powerful, channeled current. Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water that are prevalent along ocean coastlines and even the great lakes. Moving …Read More »

Teahupoo Freesurf Bonanza

3:07 The comp was over in the blink of an eye but not before Teahupoo served up a dose of super fun freesurf treats with …Read More »

‘Ask me anything’ John Florence

#1 Early this year John had no idea he’d be in the title hunt. Lets listen in. Pro Surfer, John John Florence: Top AMA Answers

Dukes Oceanfest (3 more days) with Legends and Waikiki nights! Click the tick.

 FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 HAWAIIAN AIRLINES LEGENDS SURF CLASSIC – Heats 7:00AM – 5:00PM | Kuhio Beach / Queens Surf WAIKIKI NIGHTS ON THE SAND – HAWAIIAN MUSIC …Read More »

Wedge Hydrogen Psychosis

While we wait yet another week in paradise for something a little more serious let’s take a ride in on over the ledge June 1st’s …Read More »

Bruce Blankenfeld (pictured), Diane Stowell, Paul Strauch, Jr., and Sharron Weber inducted into the Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame

The ceremony took place at the Outrigger Canoe Club on Tuesday night the 23rd of August, the eve of what would be the 126th birthday of …Read More »

MAHALO-ALOHA & HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUKE! 126 TODAY!

The Lei Draping Ceremony happens this morning 7a-8am at Duke’s Statue. Hit up a great place that supports & celebrates all things Duke Paoa Kahanamoku. …Read More »

Slater’s path to another legendary win

“When I look back that will for sure be one of the best wins I have ever had,” said Slater. “To have John John [Florence] …Read More »

KELLY SLATER CLAIMS FLAWLESS IN VICTORY AT BILLABONG PRO TAHITI

– SLATER SCORES PERFECT 20.00 EN ROUTE TO FIRST VICTORY SINCE 2013 –  FLORENCE SECURES JEEP LEADER JERSEY 11-time WSL Champion Kelly Slater (USA) claimed his 5th …Read More »

NELSON AHINA AND HONOLUA BLOMFIELD WIN DUKE’S WAIKIKI LONGBOARD PRO

THEY NOW QUALIFY FOR JEEP WORLD LONGBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP! Nelson Ahina (HAW), five toes over for the number one spot. Image: WSL /  Freesurf / Keoki Event:   …Read More »

AccesSurf’s 10th Annual Adaptive Surf Competition during Duke’s OceanFest!

It’s on! 60 surfers with disabilities from 9 nations  compete in 9 divisions in AccesSurf’s 10th Annual Adaptive Surf Competition during Duke’s OceanFest August 23,24 …Read More »

The Worlds Greatest Ever is still the Greatest. Slater Wins 5th Billabong Tahiti Pro over John Florence to reach 8th on rankings. Florence now #1. Best event of the year. full report coming

  Earlier today. Kelly Slater of USA (pictured) scores a perfect heat with two ten point rides in Heat 2 of Round Five at the …Read More »

FINALS ON FOR TUESDAY! WSL TITLE RACE DRAMA

FINAL DAY: Event organizers called it for a  6:35 a.m. start.BILLABONG PRO TAHITI ROUND 5 MATCH-UPS: Heat 1: Jordy Smith (ZAF) vs. Adrian Buchan (AUS) …Read More »

Be There!

DUKE’S WAIKIKI LONGBOARD PRO LT 1,000 AUG 22-25

WORLD CLASS WAHINE AND KANE PRO’S TAKE ON THE FUN 2′ SURF AT QUEENS ALL DAY MONDAY-THURSDAY … AT THE 15th ANNUAL DUKE’S OCEANFEST IN WAIKIKI. …Read More »

MONDAY DAY 3 ROUND 3 IS ON! PLUS, DAY 2 STORY: BILLABONG PRO TAHITI COMPLETES ELIMINATION ROUND 2

Italo Ferreira (BRA) will battle Keanu Asing (HAW) in the opening heat of Round 3 at the infamous Teahupo’o. Image: © WSL / Poullenot Location: Teahupo’o, …Read More »

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