Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

For Mason it’s all about Fun and Flying

Recently, Mason Ho surfed his favorite childhood spot Val’s Reef. Located on the inside of Sunset Beach, it’s a tricky wave to ride with weird …Read More »

Tahiti got our EPIC South swell first…

  Was This Teahupo’o’s Biggest Paddle-in Session Since 2015? Surfer 

KOA ROTHMAN: BIG WAVE TRAINING (UNDERWATER WORKOUT) PERFECT SUMMERTIME SWELL!

Plus, some late-season NW action…catch it with Koa…SNN “What’s happening you guys?! As summer arrives, the waves go flat and we go to Waimea Bay …Read More »

GO RAW…

Ala Moana BOWLS Summer SURF (RAW 4K) Catch Cracks Television S02E02 – PM June 2, 2020 Ala Moana Bowls 2-3+ SSW 18s (5-15 ENE Trades) …Read More »

In 1993 Derek Ho became Hawaii’s 1st World Champ…

And nearly 30 years later he’s still charging Pipe…in his mid 50’s! Recently a big swell hit the North Shore of Oahu. Possibly the last …Read More »

A Good JOB in Paradise

FUN TINY SIZE WAVES IN THE MORNING WITH THE GIRLS… THEN AN AFTERNOON SESSION WITH THE BOYS. JORDY SMITH, NATHAN FLORENCE AND I HAD FUN …Read More »

Volcom Stone Presents: Psychic Migrations

In case you missed it and have some extra time …it’s totally worth an hour of your time…SNN Over a year and a half in …Read More »

Hold it!

Pushing the Limits with Guy Hagi – Breathing Techniques Surfers are paddling into life-threatening conditions. The thrills are greater but the wipeouts are inevitable… and …Read More »

Meanwhile let’s look back inside ‘The Cave’ w/ Seabass & The GOAT

mySURF tv shows Portugal’s heavy slab barrel keeping Sebastian Zietz and Kelly Slater well and truly on their toes back in 2015. Do you see …Read More »

HAPPY ALOHA FRIDAY! Let’s kick it with Keith Malloy’s Flick…

Fishpeople | Lives Transformed by the Sea Fishpeople tells the stories of a unique cast of characters who have dedicated their lives to the sea. …Read More »

When Mason says ‘dry reef’ he means ‘dry reef’…

Mini Surfboard On The Reef – Mason Ho & Sheldon Paishon These guys are insane and clearly don’t mind a stitch or two…no protective body …Read More »

It could make all the difference in your surfing journey…

How to improve your Breathing for Surfers “So Stoked! I took Ricardo’s class about 4 years ago and it was eye-opening. It’s amazing how much …Read More »

AFTER 4 DECADES…Legendary shop shuts down.

After 40 years in Kailua, Naish Hawaii closing due to COVID-19 pandemic Video by Craig T. Kojima / ckojima@staradvertiser.com “I don’t know how many times …Read More »

Video: Pushing the Limits with Guy Hagi – Surfboard

We examine the evolution of the most important piece of equipment for every surfer: the surfboard itself. SURFBOARDS HAVE COME A LONG WAY SINCE DUKE …Read More »

State of Olympic Surfing featuring Italo Ferreira, Fernando Aguerre, and more!

Watch host Chris Cote chat with a star-studded group of surfers including Italo Ferreira, Fernando Aguerre, Tatiana-Weston Webb, Caroline Marks, Brett Simpson, Sofia Mulanovich, Ramzi …Read More »

Inspirational Grit, Determination …and Never Say Die…

Full 52-Minute Highlight of the 2020 AmpSurf ISA World Para Surfing Championship Let’s go back a couple of months, March 11-15, when the world’s best …Read More »

Strike Missions: A Pocketful of Rand | Episode 4 | O’Neill

“…Just make it 2…3…4% better every time…” Jordy Smith For the 4th installment of O’Neill Strike Missions, Jordy Smith hosts his homeland, the Republic of …Read More »

In case you missed it…and have a little time to burn…

PENTACOASTAL: A Surf Film Directed by Wade Goodall & Shane Fletcher | Surf | VANS Inspired by the tonalities of Australian cult cinema. Directors Wade …Read More »

Flying without Foils…

John John tests new shortboard surfing at home. Yeah, downtime is up time for the 2X World Champ. Yeah, he can make pretty much anything …Read More »

TERROR VAULT Part 2

Mad Moments & Ultimate Wipeouts …and the ultimate question… how the hell do they survive? “I don’t really wanna surf this” (Ryan Hipwood) Tim Bonython …Read More »

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