Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

What may look like a 6′ set at some beach break is NOT that.

Waimea had far more close outs than any Eddie Aikau in it’s 31 year-9 event history. This is a 30′ Hawaiian Scale wave (45++’ face …Read More »

Mike Stewart Pipe Invitational Day One!

Day 2 is scoring great surf, too! FULL RESULTS & VID HI-LITES at bottom.   The Mike Stewart Pipe Invitational got underway in great conditions …Read More »

It’s been 10 events for the guys & 8 events for the girls

Matt Wilkinson and Sally Fitzgibbons Nab Wins at Surfest in Australia as we near the WSL World Championship 2016 Tour March 10th. All photos WSL …Read More »

APB 2016 MIKE STEWART PIPELINE INVITATIONAL OPENS THE WORLD TOUR IN BIG PIPE

One more day and we’ll have a winner. Surfs 8-10′ solid from a NNW sweep. Still lotta water moving ’round. Smooth. Clear. See heats and …Read More »

How big is this wave? Waimea Advsry backwash

Appreciating the power of Waimea Bay. KHON was on hand to add to the stoke and awe! Mahalo to the Chl2 Crew! Some of Thursday’s …Read More »

AFTER 31 YEARS, THE 2016 “EDDIE” GOES DOWN AS THE BIGGEST IN HISTORY

John John Florence claims Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Image: WSL Location:    Waimea Bay, North Shore, Oahu/Hawaii Event window: Window Closes on February 28, …Read More »

JOHN JOHN FLORENCE: WINS IT! GIANT SURF REWRITES HISTORY

JJF, the most unassuming Champ. Photo: Banzaibetty.com   At one point 6 Jet Skies had to run for the sand on a close out set. …Read More »

JJF is the new Big Wave Icon! The 9th QS/EDDIE AIKAU BIG WAVE INVITATIONAL! IS DONE! IN 30′ WAIMEA BAY!

28 Surfers. 7 Surfers in each one hour Heat. Surfers have a 4 Wave Maximum. There will be 2 one hour heats before the points …Read More »

Mick Fanning: 2016 Will Be “A Personal Year”

Snapper and Bells are a go! But after that, he’s going to regroup. “Just see where my heads at…” 2016 is his 16th straight year! …Read More »

“I didn’t just fly out of the womb and ride 70′ waves”

Mark Healey is one of the greatest modern day Big Wave Riders, he’s also one of the most articulate and thoughtful. Yes, he’s on the …Read More »

When the surf sucks, watch this.

Honolua February 11th, 2016 EPIC!!! from BBoy Schlea on Vimeo.

We loved Brock Little, here’s a little proof

No matter what part of the world you were from, if you surfed, you probably knew about one of the greatest Big Wave Riders ever. …Read More »

Waimea Bay Surfing Drone Video.

The most famous surf contest in memory of Eddie Aikau almost happened today, but the ocean had different plans. The swell filled in during the …Read More »

R.I.P. Brock Little

1967-2016 Brock Little was 48. Brock Little died earlier today Thursday peacefully among family and friend. Our Thoughts and prayers are with them. Back in …Read More »

2016 Rip Curl Grom Camp | Hawaii

Frothing veteran team captain Kekoa Bacalso led the charge!  It’s this years Rip Curl Grom Camp featured 10 young wave warriors battling the constantly changing …Read More »

Don’t miss your Chance!

Let’s help the youth and have a good time doin’ it! A party out the the Fabled North Shore’s Surfer, the Bar this Saturday nite! …Read More »

BARRELS & BOMBS: PEAHI, FEB 10TH

A record setting year bar none. Bite down on this! February 10, 2016 by Xensr from Xensr on Vimeo.

Don’t miss a special Talk Story @ Surfer, the Bar Wednesday

Nice review of Stuart H. Coleman‘s new book from the Honolulu Star Advertiser! You can get a copy here: http://www.besspress.com/all-othe…/eddie-aikau-hawaiian-hero. Bess Press, $14.95 Small book …Read More »

JAWS CRACKS

XXL Wipeouts Jaws Peahi Maui Day 1…plus some classic commentary.  Published on Feb 13, 2016 XXL Wipeouts Jaws Peahi Maui Day 1 02.10.2016 CRACKS: Luke …Read More »

Sunset Beach proves the star of the show yet again

  The new West swell provides perfection on Day 2 of the Sunset Beach SUP Pro Photo: Brian Bielmann / Waterman League It was a day …Read More »

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