Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

Tonight it’s Time to Talk Story at Surfer, the Bar

Please come join me at the Surfers Bar at the Turtle Bay Resort on the north shore of Oahu to share the beauty and changes …Read More »

BROCK LITTLE: “I HAVE CANCER. IT SUCKS.”

The Legendary Hawaiian big-wave surfer and Hollywood stuntman Brock Little Instagrammed Thursday 1/28/16 to announce his cancer diagnosis. “To My instagram friends, if u didn’t know already- I …Read More »

VPP Day 2 is postponed

After further ‘watching/judging’ the waves the event was postponed after being called on.  Surfs good 4-6 from the NW with offshore trades and clear skies …Read More »

Quiksilver Explains Why Eddie Would’nt Go

We know The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau is an invite only big wave event that only runs when Waimea Bay is averages 20′ …Read More »

A celebration of a BIG Beautiful Life

Saturday 3pm Alec Cooke aka “Ace Cool” Celebration of Life Paddle Out Waimea Bay, Saturday, January 30th, 3pm At 59 years of age, Alec Cooke …Read More »

IT’S ON! DAY 1 OF THE VOLCOM PIPE PRO GETS UNDERWAY IN BARRELING SURF

The lineup at Pipe this morning. Image: WSL/Freesurf/Heff Event / Location:   Volcom Pipe Pro, Banzai Pipeline, North Shore, Oahu Dates: January 28 – February 7, …Read More »

Peahi is deliciously ludicrous

BIG Wednesday 1.27.16 The winter swells keep pumping and Peahi has been firing and the crew has been killing it. Check out J.O.B., Francisco Porcella, …Read More »

Always a fan of surfing Slater captures…The Bay’s brutality.

Wednesday, January 27 saw some close outs and ride-able 25′ legit sets.  On a day when Kelly Slater, Chris Owens, Ross Williams and Mason Ho …Read More »

Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational postoned for Wed-Thursday swell.

The Big 30′ NW will not peak at the proper time. It comes in late Wed topping out at night. Winds will be variable as …Read More »

KEONI YAN WINS MAIDEN WSL TITLE AT SUNSET PRO

All Photos WSL: Heff and KEO Keone Yan: Winner The awesome Sunset Line up WSL, Sunset Pro, Final Day:Keone Yan Miles Padaca Evan Valiere Tanner …Read More »

WSL report on 2015 Vans Triple Crown sustainability

Mt. Ka’ala provides a beautiful backdrop © WSL / Masurel Each year the VTC events meet Sustainable Surf guidelines Surf News Network, 22 January, 2016. …Read More »

FULLER, YOUNG, O’BRIEN, GASKELL ADVANCE IN SUNSET PRO

One more day of comp left. Saturday likely too small on the fading NNW at 4′ average. Better bet for a building WNW Sunday but …Read More »

ALOHA FRIDAY, DAY 2, SUNSET PRO CALLED ON IN CLEAN 4-6+ NNW

Sunset Beach lines up for an 8am start to the Sunset Pro. Image: WSL/Freesurf/Heff Event / Location:   Sunset Pro, North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii Dates: January …Read More »

Celebration of Sri Shim’s awesome life 2pm Saturday Magic Island

The community lost one of it’s special Sons in a tragic and totally avoidable Zodiac speeding accident in Lanikai Sunday Jan 10th. Sri was a …Read More »

VOLCOM PIPE PRO – BIG WAVES, EVEN BIGGER INCENTIVES

Mason Ho (HAW) placed second in last year’s Volcom Pipe Pro for standout performances like this. WSL/Volcom/Ben Reed Location:    Banzai Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii Event: Dates …Read More »

AUSTRALIA’S RILEY LAING AND HAWAII’S BRISA HENNESSY VICTORIOUS AT SUNSET PRO JUNIOR

Sunset Beach lines up for early start to the Sunset Pro Junior Photo: Riley Laing © WSL/Freesurf/Heff WSL QS Men’s Event WSL Men’s and Women’s JP1000 …Read More »

DAY 1 OF THE SUNSET PRO KICKS OFF WITH THE JUNIORS

In perfect 5-8′ Sunset from the NNW. Clear skies. Chance of seabreeze and cloudy build up later. Swell should hold. SNN. Sunset Beach lines up …Read More »

Kelly Slater @ Peahi Jaws 2016

PureDIGITALMaui is always on it. This time the worlds greatest surfer of all time grabs a smaller portion.

IBA Hawaii Bodyboarding Tour wraps up on the Westside

Record setting Sammy Morretino takes three Hawaii titles © IBA/Tyler Rock 662 Rideshop Westside Challenge Presented by Gyroll Wetsuits & Science Bodyboards Kellogg’s IBA Hawaii …Read More »

JOSH KERR CLAIMS TODOS SANTOS CHALLENGE IN MASSIVE SURF

Australian Josh Kerr en route to winning the Todos Image: WSL / Hallman Location:    Todos Santos, Baja California, Mexico Holding period: October 15 – February …Read More »

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