Author Archives: Gary Kewley
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 »
Day 3 of 5 of the 40th Buffalo Big Board Surfing Classic
Surf’s 4-6′ the 16 sec WNW. Smooth offshore Waves occ. on the outside Bowl with long rides into the inside Bowl for the BIG Weekend …Read More »
Sunset Beach Pro sees spectacular conditions as the World’s best step up for Stop 1 of the 2016 Stand Up World Tour
All Photo credit: Brian Bielmann / Waterman League A magical day at Sunset Beach as Friday saw immaculate conditions set the stage for an epic first day …Read More »
Nick Lamb from California is the new Titan of Mavericks
Northern Californian Nic Lamb won the prestigious big-wave surfing contest known as the Titans of Mavericks Friday. Lamb, 27, outlasted 23 competitors and a big …Read More »
Image: Upper ocean heat anomalies along the equatorial Pacific = El Nino
Possible transition to El Nino’s Sister, La Niña (The Girl) conditions shifting this fall Surf News Network 12 February, 2016 – Indicative of a strong El Niño, sea …Read More »
Mark Healey Would Go
Big Wednesday did finally get BIG and Backsider Mark was charging hard as usual. Surf News Network, 12 February, 2016 – There was no Eddie Wednesday. The …Read More »
