Author Archives: Gary Kewley
Saturday’s the day!
This will be the biggest and best ever! Just click HERE and see you THERE! The 6th Annual HALEIWA SUP RACE is now a downwind …Read More »
Transworld says JJF is the (print) surf media’s most talked about man
JJF at hom at Pipe © Brent Bielmann Surf News Network, 27 May, 2015. Oceanside, California – Today Transworld released their most recent Exposure-Meter, rating …Read More »
Prepping for heavy-water wipeouts with Mark Mathews
How do you prepare to wipeout at one of the heaviest waves? Surf News Network, 25 May, 2015. Mark Mathews has often said that Red …Read More »
Iconic south shore surf comp comes to a close on Memorial Day
Jr. Men Shortboard champion Kaulana Apo finding cover. Photo courtesy: Manulele/Heff Local Motion Surf Into Summer Presented by Vissla Ala Moana Bowls, Honolulu, Hawaii 25 May, 2015 25 May, 2015 – Honolulu – After four days of solid surf, the Local Motion Surf Into Summer ended today at Ala Moana Bowls, with nine champions taking home titles and trophies. Clean conditions in the 3 to 4 foot range graced the lineup for all four consecutive days of the event, offering nice conditions and highly contestable surf for all the competitors. Friday and Sunday saw the WSL QS1,000 pro comp take to the water while the amateur divisions were held Saturday and today. The finals saw a variety of divisions including the Menehune Shortboard, Boys Shortboard, Jr. Men Shortboard, Mens Shortboard, Men Longboard Open, Girls Shortboard 17 & Under, Womens Shortboard 17 & Over, Masters Shortboard 25-34 and Sr. Mens Shortboard 35 & Over. Taking home the Jr. Men Final was Honolulu’s Kaulana Apo, who displayed incredible skill and competitive savvy to ultimately take home the win. The Final saw a close match up amongst some of the state’s best amateur surfers including Cody Young, who took second place and Noa Mizuno, who finished third. Shayden Pacarro, Kona Oliveira and Kelson Lau were also in the 6-man final and placed 4th, 5th and 6th respectively. In the Girls Shortboard 17 & Under Final, Kailua’s Brisa Hennessy battled it out against 5 other top competitors in a fierce heat. Congratulations on the win Brisa, and to Julie Nishimoto for …Read More »
SUPER SLO-MO SLATER, TAJ, JOHN JOHN & PALS
This Memorial Day Weekend, while we bask in the SW and NW swells of our paradise home, lets travel briefly in slow mo. If you …Read More »
Bishop Museum exhibit explores the Duke
Check out the Bishop Museum’s original Duke Kahanamoku exhibit Surf News Network, 25 May, 2015 – Honolulu, Hawaii – Big news in Honolulu: Bishop Museum honors the legacy of …Read More »
CENTEIO WINS LOCAL MOTION SURF INTO SUMMER PRO
Finalists from L to R – Gaskell (3rd), Garcia (2nd), Centeio (1st) and Jaquias (4th). Image Courtesy: WSL/Heff Location: Ala Moana Bowls, Honolulu, Hawaii Dates …Read More »
USA wins their first World SUP & Paddle Championships
Team USA © ISA Team USA wins first World SUP and Paddle Championships in Sayulita, Mexico Surf News Network, 24 May, 2015 – Sayulita, Mexico – For …Read More »
LOCAL MOTION SIS SHOWCASES LOCAL PRO TALENT
And TOP NAMES ADVANCE! Like Kai Mana Henry (Haleiwa) was in powerful form at the Local Motion Surf Into Summer QS1,000 today. Image Courtesy: WSL/Manulele …Read More »
SUPERbrand on the North Shore of Oahu
The NS isn’t done with waves yet so lets stoke the fire with some Vid treats. This one’s with Ry Craike and Fisher Heverly ripping …Read More »
Introducing Etnies Point A to E Collection with Coco Ho, Wilko, Coffin…
Keeping the Spirit of Adventure Alive Chris Del Moro Coco Ho Conner Coffin Matt ‘Wilko’ Wilkinson Parker Coffin Shot on location: Puerto Rico Point A …Read More »
ITS ON! WITH 30 YEARS OF TRADITION LOCAL MOTION SURF INTO SUMMER STEPS INTO PRO SURFING
Waves are blessing the kick off on this gorgeous Aloha Friday. The forecast looks ludicrously good. The next long period SSW popped on the Buoys …Read More »
JOB is back and nutz for Season 5 premiere
Surf News Network, 19 May, 2015. North Shore, Hawaii – Jamie O’Brien is back for a fifth season. The highly successful web series Who Is JOB kicks …Read More »
#TOURNOTES: RIO WRAPS UP
Surf groupies galore for JJF and much more. A cool wrap up Vid that reveals surf stardom and the great life style. they lead.
1ST EVER: MATT MEOLA HOME SPINDLE FLIP 540
Published on May 16, 2015 I had to look at this thing 5 times to sorta understand it… Matt Meola surfing at HOME on Maui …Read More »
Toledo and Conlogue Victorious at Oi Rio Pro
Photo: Filipe Toledo (BRA) and Courtney Conlogue (USA) reign supreme at the Oi Rio Pro. Image: WSL / Smorgio Location: Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro/Brazil Holding …Read More »
World Class Surfing Reaches Fever Pitch for Capacity Crowd at Oi Rio Pro
Pic of Lakey Peterson (USA) powers her way through to the Quarterfinals of the Oi Rio Pro. Image: WSL / Smorigo Location: Barra da Tijuca, …Read More »
Groms to take over Queens
… for Annual T&C Surf event! T&C Surf is stoked to announce the 18th Annual T&C Surf / Surfer Magazine Grom Contest presented by Chili’s Grill & …Read More »
Massive WSL Title Shakeup at Oi Rio Pro as Quarterfinalists Determined
Big Airs and Bigger Upsets for WSL Title Contenders at Barra da Tijuca – WorldSurfLeague.com BARRA DA TIJUCA, Rio de Janeiro/Brazil (Friday, May 15, …Read More »
Rise and Shine Rodeo with JJF
Published on May 15, 2015 John John Florence wakes the crowd up with a crazy nine-point maneuver in Round 3 of the Oi Rio Pro. …Read More »
