Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

UPDATE: Andre Botha, the Man Who Saved Evan Geiselman’s Life, Pays a Visit to the Hospital

The entire North Shore was in a state of shock on Sunday as 22-year-old Floridian Evan Geiselman took a nasty wipeout at Pipeline. After pulling …Read More »

Pe’ahi’s Price of Admission…

Is very high! Check some of the footage with more to come. Also classic comments abounded all day. “True Hall Of Fame Wipe Outs” Dave …Read More »

Surfer Poll Awards 2015

A million Mahalos to Surfer Mag for putting this annual event that brings the Tribe together. It was an amazing night at Turtle Bay Resort. …Read More »

Evan Geiselman in critical condition after wipeout at Pipe

Mahalo to Grant Ellis/surfermag.com Botha was a hero, quite possibly saving Evan’s life. Photo: Ellis   Rescuers sprint to Evan’s aid. Photo: Ellis Lifeguards cart …Read More »

It’s ON! World title race begins at Pipe

16 sec NW with Surf’ 8-12′ on the inside and 15′ on the 2nd reefs. Marginal but exciting gems in the rough. Dont miss a …Read More »

BILLY KEMPER WINS HISTORIC WSL BIG WAVE TOUR EVENT AT PE’AHI CHALLENGE

WORLD’S BEST BIG WAVE SURFERS TAKE ON MASSIVE JAWS – LOCAL MAUI SURFERS DOMINATE PE’AHI LINEUP AMONGST INTERNATIONAL FIELD Maui’s Billy Kemper charging his way …Read More »

Jeep World Longboard Championship, China is ON

Photo: Kelia Moniz WSL (she had to withdraw due to injury: story below) Stage Set for World’s best at Jeep World Longboard Championships gets underway …Read More »

QUIKSILVER IN MEMORY OF EDDIE AIKAU PERIOD OPENS. Clyde Aikau Announces His Final Year

Photo: Clyde Aikau leads the circle tribute to his brother.  Quiksilver/Bosko North Shore, Oahu, HAWAII – (Dec. 4, 2015) –  The traditional Hawaiian opening ceremony …Read More »

BILLY KEMPER WINS IN MAMMOTH SURF AGAINST THE WORLD’S BEST…

….BIG WAVE SURFERS LIVE AT PE’AHI CHALLENGE (Full story coming). PE’AHI CHALLENGE DONE IN MASSIVE CAT. GOLD SURF (45+ PEAK FACES) 2015 Pe’ahi Challenge – …Read More »

John John & Carissa: 2015 SURFER Poll

Deemed ‘Deep Blue Surfing Event’ at Turtle Bay Resort”Ocean-friendly” event officially recognized by Sustainable Surf. Photo: Glaser from 2014. Sunday night is the night. It’s a …Read More »

Pit Crew: Surf Coaches

Picture: Rainos hanging out with Seth Moniz and younger friends. A look at the teacher-student relationship crucial to each surfer’s career. Here’s some great insights …Read More »

MICK FANNING CLAIMS FIRST EVENT VICTORY IN HAWAII AT VANS WORLD CUP OF SURFING

Fanning (AUS) lining up for a deep Sunset barrel in the Final of the Vans World Cup of Surfing.Photos WSL / Masurel Mick Fanning celebrates his …Read More »

WSL Big Wave World Tour 9am update: Green Light for Peahi’s Jaws to open wide Sunday. 15-25′ NW surf possible from dawn.

REALLY BIG SURF coming. They’re going! Don’t miss this one!

Surf from the NW will hit solid 8-12′ Hawaiian at dawn Sunday with offshores; it picks up fast late Saturday. Epic for the experts! Incredible …Read More »

CARISSA MOORE CLAIMS 2015 WSL TITLE & WINS TARGET MAUI PRO

HONOLUA BAY DELIVERS PERFECT 4-6′ CONDITIONS FOR WORLD’S BEST SURFERS Carissa Moore (HAW) threads another perfect Honolua Bay barrel en route to her third WSL …Read More »

TOP SURFERS STAND OUT WITH RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMANCES AT VANS WORLD CUP

Jack Freestone (AUS) finds cover for a perfect 10-point barrel. WSL / Masurel Location:    North Shore Oahu, Hawaii Event: Dates & Rating: Vans World Cup …Read More »

The New 3X World Champ wins the Target Maui Pro! Congrads Carissa Moore.

What some are claiming as the best heat of the year, maybe ever. For sure, the best barrel in a heat out there. The comp …Read More »

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WSL YELLOW ALERT: BIG SWELL HEADED FOR LEGENDARY PEAHI

  – ATHLETES AND FANS ON STANDBY FOR PE’AHI CHALLENGE – TO BE WEBCAST LIVE AT WORLDSURFLEAGUE.COM   A Yellow Alert has been issued for …Read More »

DAY 2 is ON for Wednesday Dec 2 in building Sunset

Surfs 6-8′ occ plus and peaking over 10′ near midday from the NW at 16 seconds. It’s a brisk ENE tradewind day with decent weather. …Read More »

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