Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

He was a classic, one of the greats: Peter Cole

I think back on how Peter was often on the biggest board, the farthest out…whether at Sunset or Waimea…catching some of the biggest sets. He …Read More »

2022 Red Bull Big Wave Award Winners Announced

Annie Reickert, and Billy Kemper Earn Paddle Awards at Jaws Justine Dupont Takes Women’s Ride of the Year and Biggest Tow Francisco Porcella, Mason Barnes …Read More »

Did you catch this one?

Top 5 The Hold Down – Big Wave Special with Ronnie and Vaughan Blakey Always timeless stuff… Front page Aussie Justin Holland …literally breaking a …Read More »

“You don’t know how big that wave is until you get hit by it…LOL” Nic von Rupp

…on towing giant waves… Check out “Von Froth’s” Wipe Our’ Reel release a year ago. The commentary is as good as the waves he charges. …Read More »

Competitors Make The Most Of Tough Conditions At Ballito Pro

South African Women Saram Baum, Zoë Steyn Shinee Next Call, Wednesday 6 July at 6:30 a.m. (GMT +2) (630pm Tuesday Eve in Hawaii) Ballito is …Read More »

4th of July Fireworks Monday 10-830pm in the Country!

DON’T MISS OUT! Seaside Realty is bringing you, your friends and family… the Haleiwa Fourth of July fireworks and Car Show Festival in the park! …Read More »

Da Hui 4th of July Paddleboard Race is BAAAACK!

Hui O He’e Nalu Paddleboard & SUP Race presented by DaHui, Kona Brewing & Turtle Bay Resort Here are some Safety Guidelines and Helpful Race …Read More »

It was a Huge Success Thanks to YOU! Mahalo for your support for the Makaha Junior Lifeguards!

The program is Pau but will be back! My friend Billy Pratt put it best when Mel first kicked off…  Aloha fellow Watermen, I hope …Read More »

Surf Tips “My Pyzel Quiver for Southern CA & Travel Boards”



Game ON – Part 1 & 2

A Tim Bonython short… Jun 19, 2022 When you see a storm that’s as big as Australia that literally fits between NSW & New Zealand …Read More »

Carissa Moore and Filipe Toledo Win the Oi Rio Pro

 presented by Corona Filipe Toledo Earns His Third-straight Victory in Saquarema Carissa Moore Clinches a Spot in the WSL Final Toledo and Moore Also Win …Read More »

Mason Ho: Raw Session | Extra Long Surfboard

Jun 24, 2022 In this video Mason Ho goes for a surf with his father Michael Ho at a local surf spot near their house. …Read More »

2022 Nias Pro Highlights: Paige Hareb Wins It All on Epic Finals Sunday

Meanwhile, as we wait for our new South to build to 4-6′ lets see what was happening at Nias Jun 26, 2022 Former CT surfer …Read More »

IS THIS THE LONGEST WAVE IN THE MENTAWAIS!?

NATHAN FLORENCE Jun 25, 2022 HUGE THANKS TO BILOU SURF RESORT FOR THE HOSPITALITY AND CONTINUOUS SCOREFEST! LINK IF YOU GUYS EVER WANT TO EXPERIENCE …Read More »

Heads up…it’s the weekend but…

Jun 24, 2022 INFO HERE There’s been a Sewage Spill since Friday the 24th ISLAND O‘ahu LOCATION NAME Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plant Ocean Outfall, Oahu …Read More »

SKETCHY JOB

. 3 TABLES 

Triumphs and Tribulations After Massive Day at Oi Rio Pro

 Presented by Corona Saquarema Shakes Up Women’s Top Five Rankings Wildcards Miguel Tudela and Mateus Herdy Steal the Show Top Seeds Stephanie Gilmore and Griffin …Read More »

Top Seeds Struggle on Opening Day of Oi Rio Pro Presented by Corona

Top Five Women Relegated to the Elimination Round Brazilian Contingent Dominates Opening Rounds Pictured: Filipe Toledo (BRA) took to the skies at Praia de Itaúna at the Oi Rio …Read More »

ZEKE LAU. SEASONS EP 3: DOWN UNDER

Jun 17, 2022 SEAONS follows Zeke Lau as he competes in the 2022 WSL Championship tour. In this video Zeke competes abroad in the first …Read More »

Moana Jones Wong and Eli Hanneman Win Priority Destinations Pro

presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard  Wong Surfs Near-Perfect Finals Day For Back-To-Back Regional QS Wins Tuesday the 21st Hanneman Claims Maiden QS Victory …Read More »

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