Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

Let’s Drop In and Serve with Surfrider Spirit Sessions

On this Valentine…let’s spread our love in the ocean… An Experiential Ocean-based Mentoring Program If you have a heart for service, please join the team! …Read More »

Barron Mamiya…Whoa

Ludicrous degree of late drops, tube time and spit outs…one of today’s best and still up and coming. If you want hard core, high quality…here …Read More »

BACKDOOR AS HEAVY AS IT GETS! SURFERS COLLIDE!

Nathan knows how to get seriously shacked…again and again…with a cam in his mouth…SNN 

Chianca and Gabeira Take Top Honors At TUDOR Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge Presented by Jogos Santa Casa 

Andrew Cotton of Great Britain surfs in Heat 4 of Round 1 at the TUDOR Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge  All Image Credit: © WSL/Masurel Jamie Mitchell …Read More »

The NS is where it’s at…and where it’s been at…

What a run…with all the best on planet earth partaking. Nearing Stoke overload. SNN   Early season ripping with Team O’Neill in the latest installment …Read More »

Hurley Pro Sunset Beach Presented by SHISEIDO

Holding Period Opens Friday February 11 2022 CT Season Continues in Hawaii at Stop No. 2 11-time World Champion Kelly Slater Now No. 1 on …Read More »

Hawai’i is a place that is inextricably linked to and woven into surf culture.

Historically, culturally, and within the sport itself, “surf” and “Hawai’i” are nearly synonymous terms, and there is an overwhelming sense of familiarity between the surf …Read More »

“This is the best one of my life” Kelly Slater

This Video is a tribute to Kelly Slaters iconic and historic performance at the World Surf League Billabong Pipeline Pro in memory of Andy Irons. …Read More »

Wildcard Moana Jones Wong Wins Billabong Pro Pipeline

Hawaii’s Moana Jones Wong Defeats 5X World Champion Carissa Moore in Final, Jumps to World No. 1 on WSL Rankings Third-Place Finishes for Wright and …Read More »

One for the Ages…again…and again

Front page: 11-time World Champion Kelly Slater (USA) with runner-up Seth Moniz (HAW) following the men’s Final at the Billabong Pro Pipeline.  All Images Credit: …Read More »

MICHAEL HO RAMPS HIS LEGEND

Even the GOAT gets inspired with Legendary Michael Ho’s backdoor cavern…and that he’s getting his best waves ever …in his mid 60’s. Thank You Mike! …Read More »

Last weekend to experience…Eddie Wen’ Go: The Story of the Upside-Down Canoe…

Today and Tomorrow! Mahalo for your support! MAINSTAGE- UH KENNEDY THEATRE Mainstage Season Feb.  5*, 6, 2022 SAT/SUN 2:00pm Performed live for in-person audiences (subject …Read More »

Prologue | Pioneers of Pipeline

Out of the entire ocean, there’s one small stretch of reef that’s become the most significant place in the world of surfing: The Banzai Pipeline. …Read More »

Women Take on Sizeable Conditions, Field Narrowed to Final Four…

Comp looks promising for Friday for men (7 heats) and women (3 heats) with a solid building 14 sec WNW reaching solid 8′ or triple …Read More »

Quarterfinalists Determined in Epic Conditions at Billabong Pro Pipeline

WSL Champions Kelly Slater and John John Florence Put to the Test Upsets Shock Men’s Draw at Billabong Pro Pipeline Front page Photo by Tony Heff/World …Read More »

Tucker Wooding Media presents…Some of the Best Pipeline of the Year

Front page frame grab: JJF using everything he has… Pipeline was pumping all day on January 21st, 2022. Above: Italo going deep and thick Water …Read More »

Second Day of Billabong Pro Pipeline Witnesses History in the Making

Hawaii Surfers Dominate Opening Rounds of Billabong Pro Pipeline Americans Caroline Marks and Courtney Conlogue Eliminated Early Bethany Hamilton Joins Billabong Pro Pipeline as WSL …Read More »

Spectacular Conditions and Performances for Opening Rounds

Banzai Pipeline Comes Alive to Kickstart 2022 WSL CT Season The Historic Billabong Pro Pipeline Robinson Shines in Pumping Conditions, Beats 11X World Champion Slater …Read More »

Billabong Pro Pipeline Window opened Saturday 1/29/22

THE BILLABONG PRO PIPELINEThe insanely good NW came in last nite and was excellent and pristine with light-moderate offshores and 6-8′ occ 10′. The swell …Read More »

It ain’t easy but for most da primary pack the reward is 100% worth it…

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