Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

Back View -Sessions – Hawaii 2018/19 Winter

John John Florence, Connor Coffin, Torrey Myster and Owen Wright join a host of other pros on ‘The Miracle Mile’ during the 2019 Hawaiian winter …Read More »

Freshwater Pro pres. by Outerknown Heats Up with First Eliminations,

Finals Day Draw Takes Shape Toledo and Smith Take Control as World No. 1 and No. 2 Defending Event Champ Moore Stomps Her Authority in …Read More »

Pressure of Perfection Tests the World’s Best at Freshwater Pro pres. by Outerknown

Cover Shot of the ‘Wave Creator’ carving his way through day one.  PHOTO: © WSL / Cestari Medina and Defay Fire Off Near-Perfect Scores in …Read More »

DAY 1: The Freshwater Pro pres. by Outerknown is ON

Men’s Round 1 Starts at 8:12am PDT Women’s Round 1 Heat 1 Set to Follow  Surf Ranch perfection for the world’s best to shine as …Read More »

Finstinct…contemporary retro

Corey Colapinto is a young surfer born and raised in San Clemente – Southern California’s mecca for performance surfing. Corey shows his smooth, polished style …Read More »

Sunny Garcia: Warrior

It was back in April, Hawaiian Legend Sunny Garcia. was rushed to an Intensive Care Unit in Oregon after his reported suicide attempt. When taken …Read More »

Brazil Wins Historic Team Gold at 2019 ISA World Surfing Games presented by Vans

Team Brazil celebrates their first ISA World Surfing Games Gold Medal in 19 years. Photo: ISA / Ben Reed Italo Ferreira’s perfect 10-point ride propels …Read More »

Let’s go back….The Thrill is Back | Michael Ho

Michael Ho. A legend amongst legends on the North Shore. We hope you enjoy this installment of our The Thrill is Back Series, featuring archival …Read More »

This course is a no brainer…

” “Ricardo Rocks…he charges and his passion to train is unsurpassed. The course gave me more confidence and know-how…and my increased capacity went way beyond …Read More »

CONGRATS TO ACCESSURF VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: CODY BERG

Well, this month we get to celebrate one of our dearest friends and a total character as Volunteer of the Month, Mr. Cody Berg! Part …Read More »

Aussies Claim Gold Medals in ISA Aloha Cup Team Relay Event

World’s best men and women enter the water together for team relays on fifth day of ISA World Surfing Games presented by Vans Team South …Read More »

Jack Johnson & The Cigarette Surfboard

Jack met The Ciggy Board Boys aka @thecigarettesurfboard at the International Marine Debris Conference in San Diego in 2018. Jack had heard of the project …Read More »

Pulsing in Paradise – Honolua Bay

Yeah, the year was El Nino 2016… but timeless is timeless…Enjoy! A large El Nino swell slams into Maui’s Honolua Bay and a large local …Read More »

Miguel Pupo Claims Emotional Comeback Win at 10K QS ABANCA Galicia Classic Surf Pro in Europe

Pupo climbs up to 3rd on the Qualifying Series Jake Marshall posts breakout performance moves into QS Top 10 Brazil has 50% of the top …Read More »

Shout Outs to the crew…

ON Wednesday, Sept 4th…these lifesavers were honored by the City Council’s Tommy Waters for the incredible rescue off Lanai Lookout in July. The rescue of …Read More »

Big Performances Ahead of Finals Day at the ABANCA Galicia Classic Surf Pro

Jadson Andre posts amazing performance with radical airs Event favorites Silva, Ribeiro, Robinson, Mendes eliminated in Round 5 Younger crew takes command with Marshall, Tancred …Read More »

Amuro Tsuzuki Wins QS10,000 ABANCA Galicia Classic Surf Pro

18 year-old Japanese surfer belts historic win with breakthrough performance Bronte Macaulay places second, leads QS and nabs CT spot for 2020 Hawaii’s Local Ladies: …Read More »

The World Surf League Takes Big Wave Surfing to New Heights

PHOTO: © WSL / Hallman  ….with Year-Round Content, Reimagined Events, and New and Improved Big Wave Awards The WSL’s Big Wave Platform Becomes the Definitive …Read More »

The First Ever customized SUP to cross the West Coast to Oahu

50-year-old Man paddleboards from San Francisco to Hawaii in 76 days In case, you missed this story… Another endurance athlete has conquered the Pacific Ocean…this …Read More »

SNN REPORTER WANTED

SNN HAWAII has an opening!  A new long-term Surf Report-Broadcaster  on 596SURF plus Radio and TV…it’s fun, it’s easy and takes under an hour. Time …Read More »

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