Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

PADDLE OUT CEREMONY FOR BELOVED SURFING ICON, LARRY HAYNES…SUNDAY 11AM

WSL Pays Homage To Legendary Water Cinematographer Larry Haynes – Rest In Power Larry! The WSL is heartbroken to learn of the passing of our …Read More »

“Nothing good comes from being comfortable…” Shane Dorian

How to Survive a 50ft Wave on The Head with Shane Dorian: Smith Brothers Podcast #002 Get insider tips and insights from legendary big wave surfer …Read More »

Molly Picklum (20) Wins 1st CT event against Caroline Marks! Felipe Toledo (17.74) beats Griffin Colapinto (16.10)

Competition ended 4:15pm. Mahalo to Paumalu for the challenging surf and incredible venue…and to all our sponsors, supporters and spectators.   Finals Day was Called …Read More »

GREAT DAY OF COMP. We’re down to the Quarter Finals…

Shocking Upsets and Excellent Performances Decide Men’s Quarterfinals at Hurley Pro Sunset Beach World Champions Slater, Medina, Florence, and Ferreira Eliminated Joao Chianca Claims “The …Read More »

HOW I BROKE MY BACK AT JAWS FULL BREAKDOWN INJURY UPDATE!

  Those waters moving so fast…my GoPro reads that I was moving 45 mph on the face of these drops…” NF The first landing led …Read More »

“Capturing magic in the water…”

Legendary Hawaii surf photographer captures his own epic final moments KHON2 News We lost Larry last Wednesday the 8th from a heart attack after his …Read More »

REVISISTING “THE EDDIE”: ITS A MADHOUSE. THE NERVES ARE DEFINITELY KICKIN’ IN…KOA ROTHMAN

Frame grab: If the wave is 50′ crest to trough…then you can do the math on that white water bounce! Shows the power on this …Read More »

Day 2 is Pau. Men’s Opening round heats 9-12 Started at Noon…Eliminations completed about 430pm.

Now we can cherry pick the last 2 days of competition… Surf forecast and update: Surf hit about 5′ from the NW to NNW plus …Read More »

Let’s go surfing now…

Hawaiian and Australian come together to prove you can just have fun and just rip at the same time 🙂 Enjoy! 

World’s Best Surfers Ready for Stop No. 2 on the WSL Championship Tour

Competition Window for Hurley Pro Sunset Beach Opens Tomorrow/Sunday Wildcards Zoe McDougall, Kai Lenny, and Keanu Asing Prepared to Mix Up the Draw World Champions …Read More »

The Surf World Loses a Legend…Larry Haynes

For more than 3 decades…Larry Haynes was a North Shore pillar, film maker and cinematographer …he loved what he did and loved being in the …Read More »

Every Excellent Wave – Billabong Pro Pipeline 2023

Frame grabs of ‘kegger’ Joao nailed with a narrow escape… Released Feb 9, 2023 Every excellent wave from the Billabong Pro Pipeline 2023 featuring John …Read More »

Carissa Moore & Jack Robinson Win WSL CT Season Opener

… at the 2023 Billabong Pro Pipeline! Tyler Wright and Leonardo Fioravanti Earn Runner-up Finishes Second-year Joao Chianca Eliminates World Champion Filipe Toledo Moore and …Read More »

“What just happened?” Kaipo Guerrero

“That was a magic trick…honestly does not make any sense at all…” Laura Enever This was John’s 1st near 10… WCT commentators confounded -like most …Read More »

JACK ROBINSON and CARISSA MOORE WINNERS of Billabong Pro Pipeline…our new #1 Yellow Jerseys

Robinson beats Leo Fioravanti Moore takes down Tyler Wright Super Windy Wednesday with NE Trades 20-35mph. Surf declined through the day and ended with 2-3’+ …Read More »

Men’s Round of 32 Called ON at Billabong Pro Pipeline

Men’s Round of 32 Started at 8:03 AM HST Men’s Round of 16 To Follow, Women’s Event OFF for the Day Overlapping Format To Be Used …Read More »

Friday Morning

   Frame grabs reveals John’s body tork…the speed and power …the lines and spray…that few possess. SNN Rich Palmer It’s great to see John back …Read More »

Surfboard Carving Art

Image front page: Sophie McCulloch and John John Florence win the Haleiwa Challenger and take-home trophies made by Ruben Aira Jr. WSL Photo Artist Ruben …Read More »

World Surf League to Add Apple Watch as Official Wearable Equipment

New WSL Surfer app on Apple Watch will provide athletes with key information in real-time Pictured: 2019 WSL Champion Italo Ferreira of Brazil surfs at the …Read More »

Luke Shepardson | Surf Splendor Podcast Episode 447

“For you -the day you won- when you were accepting the award…saying how scared you were. I see you guys and think you’re invincible….” David …Read More »

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