Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

AccesSurf gets international attention

Photo COURTESY ACCESSURF Great article from Lorin Eleni Gill of PBN! Hawaii’s AccesSurf is practically outgrowing itself. More than 100 people participate in AccesSurf programs …Read More »

What’s Slater’s net worth? Howzit compare?

Diversified Kelly Slater exploring his furniture line © Williams-Sonoma Slater’s worth tagged at roughly $20 million and that’s real rough. Surf News Network, 24 July, …Read More »

Drop in early on Enlightenment with Mr. Gerry Lopez

Gerry Lopez at Pipeline © Patagonia/Wilkins Gerry Lopez returns to the Fabled North Shore for surf realization & yoga retreat at Turtle Bay Resort in …Read More »

Gross

Most are claiming thee G Narliest situation ever caught on camera…Question: How did he live? This would have killed 10 Great Whites…

O’BRIEN ON FIRE IN THE BARREL WILL BLOW YOUR MIND

Teahupo’o, Tahiti – (July 23, 2015) — It’s easy to see how Jamie O’Brien became known as one of surfing’s most entertaining figures. He’s a barrel-riding master, …Read More »

FCS II system won the awards trifecta

Surf News Network, 22 July, 2015. Following the SBIA Awards held recently on the Gold Coast…International announces the FCS II system has won! “We’re extremely proud …Read More »

#TOURNOTES: JBAY REACTIONS

” Mick and Julian…hats off man, hats off” “I said ‘shi… online” Potter “That’s next level” Bourez  

Mick and Julian: mass media press conference

“I’m just lucky I have really good people around me” Fanning “At first I was frozen…Mick was looking at me…big old fish popped up behind …Read More »

’01 World Champ CJ Hobgood to be inducted into the Surfers’ Hall of Fame

Pic: CJ Hobgood © MKM/Tom Servais For nearly two decades CJ has been on the World Tour Surf News Network, 20 July, 2015. Huntington Beach – Former …Read More »

Moloka’i-2-O’ahu Paddleboard World Champs Sunday

Pic: 2014 event © Moloka’i-2-O’ahu Moloka’i-2-O’ahu Paddleboard World Championships expecting regular trades with big south swell. Surf News Network, 20 July, 2015. For nearly 20 years the …Read More »

The J-Bay Open Final cancelled after three-time WSL Champion Mick Fanning was attacked by a shark.

Formal WSL update + new ratings  JEFFREYS BAY, South Africa (Sunday, July 19, 2015) – The J-Bay Open, Stop No. 6 on the 2015 Samsung …Read More »

Amazing Surreal moment in Surfing History.

Mick Fanning gets attacked by a shark while in the line-up during the J-Bay Open Final. “I just cant believe it, I’m just tripping out” …Read More »

ROUND 4 COMPLETE, STAGE SET FOR THRILLING FINALS DAY AT J-BAY OPEN

Alejo Muniz (BRA) posted the day’s highest single-wave score and heat total to earn his place in the Quarterfinals that has to go tonight HI Time. …Read More »

Aloha and Welcome to the New SNN!

First off, we want to thank you for your awesome support over the years. This is our home, where we started. You’ve helped make SNN …Read More »

Classic times, classic stuff

“It’s here today! Saturday the 18th, McClain’s Ultimate Attic Auction House, hosting the first auction since 2011 featuring Vintage Surf Boards, Memorabilia, and Hawaiianna.  10:00am, …Read More »

Ride Teahupoo, Pipe, Wedge… on new mobile game

“The Journey” makes it simple to travel the world & ride nsanely perfect waves Surf News Network, July, 2015. San Diego – After a year of development, YouRiding …Read More »

Get your entries in for the Biggest year ever!

The annual Duke’s OceanFest features a variety of ocean sports that were close to Duke Kahanamoku’s heart, including Longboard Surfing, Paddleboard Racing, Swimming, Tandem Surfing, …Read More »

Nearly 100 gather for the Rip Curl Grom Search at Kewalo Basin

Stop #2 event winners © Rip Curl/Willy Edwards GromSearch Stop #2 Rip Curl GromSearch Series Kewalos, Oahu Hawaii 11 – 12 July 2015 McHale Dominates  …Read More »

Laird Hamilton & Gabby Reece bare it all for ESPN Body Issue

Don’t worry or let your imagination get the best of you. It’s classy and good promotion for ESPN & an amazing couple. Hats (and more) …Read More »

National Geographic Live – Greg Long

One of surfing’s most articulate riders…hitting mainstream media “The ocean is an unpredictable environment, and there are extreme consequences should you be caught off guard.” …Read More »

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