Author Archives: Gary Kewley
Documentary dawns on eve of Volcom Pipe Pro
Segment focuses on Pipe surfer Jamie O’Brien Surf News Network,20 January, 2015 . Pipeline is always a competition. Watch it any time it’s breaking — really breaking …Read More »
Violence takes one of our own. R.I.P. RICARDO DOS SANTOS
Today the surfing world unites in mourning the death of Brazilian surfer Ricardo Dos Santos. After battling for 24 hours in hospital, where he underwent four …Read More »
THURSDAY’S PE’AHI CHALLENGE CALLED OFF. DOWNGRADE IN SWELL PROJECTION CAUSES BWT TO HALT EVENT START.
Tuesday the 20th. LOS ANGELES, CA/USA (Tuesday, January 20, 2015) – World Surf League (WSL) Big Wave Tour’s (BWT) Pe’ahi …Read More »
Mahina Maeda Reigns Supreme at Samsung Galaxy Hainan Pro
Mahina Maeda (HAW) enjoying the spoils of victory at the Samsung Galaxy Hainan Pro. Image: WSL/Will H-S WANNING, Hainan/China (Monday, January 18, 2015) – Mahina Maeda …Read More »
QUIKSILVER IN MEMORY OF EDDIE AIKAU OFFICIALLY A “NO GO” FOR THIS WEEK
HONOLULU – (Jan. 19, 2015) — An official “NO GO” call for the Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau was made by the event organizers …Read More »
Surf Is Fierce, but So Are They
Check out this New York Times article by Nick Corasaniti. HALEIWA, Hawaii — Dusk masked the approaching waves at Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore of …Read More »
Mason Ho wins the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout enjoys epic run of surf Friday.
Final Day Hi Lites. Backdoor, Pipeline North Shore Oahu 10 – 31 January 2014 Mason Ho leads Jamie O’Brien after Round 3…round 4 cut short …Read More »
World Surf League Prepares For 2015 Australasia Leg of Events
Surf News Network, 14 January, 2015 – Coolangatta – This year marks an exciting time for the sport of professional surfing, the Association of Surfing Professionals …Read More »
A day with Kalani David on the North Shore
The guy can get high. Footage by Jimmy Jazz James & Brandon Jensen. Song: I Wanna Be that Guy by The Memories, courtesy of Burger …Read More »
Jamie Sterling in for Nelscott Reef Trials qualifying spot for BWWT
Surf News Network, 12 January, 2015. BIG-WAVE: The Nelscott Reef Trials, the qualifying event for the 2015/2016 World Surf League (WSL) Big Wave Tour, is currently …Read More »
Makahiki Kuilima this weekend!
When: Saturday, January 17, 2015 – 8:00am to 4:00pm Where: West Lawn Turtle Bay is a proud sponsor of the Makahiki Kuilima. Makahiki Kuilima is …Read More »
Hawaii Amatuer Surfing Association Contest at Turtle Bay Resort
Photo: New WSL member, Keanu Asing busting at Turtle Bay. When: Saturday, January 17, 2015 – 9:00am to Sunday, January 18, 2015 – 4:00pm Where: The …Read More »
Power Icon Taylor Knox signs head-to-toe deal with Reef
Knox known for his carvy, powerful style & fitness program Surf News Network, 11 January, 2015 – Reef has signed legendary California surfer and longtime Reef rider, Taylor …Read More »
Backdoor, Pipe deliver epic day for Da Hui Shootout
Mason Ho © Pete Hodgson Da Hui Backdoor Shootout Backdoor, Pipeline North Shore Oahu 10 – 11 January 2014 Dramatic action and unique camaraderie theme …Read More »
Watch the Da Hui Shoot Out Live
Final day is firing! http://watermanleague.com/events/2015-da-hui-backdoor-shootout
Guy Takayama debuts Pahoa & Kanaloa Hyper performance models
Surf News, 10 January, 2015 – Known for his progressive longboard and fun board shapes, surfboard shaper Guy Takayama has added two new performance models to his …Read More »
So you think you wanna be a Pro Surfer?
Well, you and about 2000 other talents will have to get past these 3 guys minimum…Watch this Red Bull presentation of what it takes. Season …Read More »
Surftech aggressively pairs down line of surfboards
Decision frees up resources to focus on new models Surf News Network, 6 January, 2015. Carlsbad – Surftech announced today its new lineup of shapers and brands for …Read More »
It was not their time…
Not only an amazing story but the way they tell it….smile and freak.
Depactus. Matt Meola
Men of Extraordinary Pursuits Born and bred on Maui, Matt Meola is a product of his Valley Isle environment. Surfing, fishing, or hunting is about …Read More »
