Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

George Downing

“To us that were close to him, George was the greatest surfer that ever lived. He was really the only one left that spanned pretty …Read More »

In case you might have missed it…

-WORLD’S BEST SURFERS HONORED AT WSL AWARDS – ACHIEVEMENTS OF 2017 SEASON CELEBRATED AT GOLD COAST GALA  Back-to-back WSL Champions Tyler Wright (AUS) and John John …Read More »

KAULI VAAST  & LEILA RICCOBUANO TAKE HOME FIRST WINS AT PAPARA PRO JUNIOR IN TAHITI QS1000

WYATT MCHALE LEADS REGIONAL JUNIOR RATINGS AFTER RUNNER-UP FINISH– KAUAI’S GABRIELA BRYAN EARNS 9.0 IN FINAL    Papara Pro Junior winners Kauli Vaast (FRA) and Leila …Read More »

Out on the Wild West Side with Dan

While the NS was stormy 6-10′ at the time from the NE Trades, Makaha was stiff side off and far more ‘manageable’ and fun! SNN. …Read More »

Are you on the list?

? Don’t miss out on free pupus, drinks, and gifts before the show! Still, have some spots left for the VIP treatment. For more info …Read More »

All 4 of Hawaii Pros eliminated in round 2

WILDCARDS OBLITERATE SUPERSTARS AT QUIKSILVER PRO GOLD COAST – 2X WSL CHAMPION FLORENCE DISPATCHED BY WILDCARD WRIGHT – REPLACEMENT SURFER FEBRUARY DEFEATS FAVORITE WILKINSON  Quiksilver …Read More »

QUARTERFINAL CARNAGE AS TOP SEEDS BOW OUT OF ROXY PRO GOLD COAST

-ANDREW ELIMINATES 6X WORLD CHAMPION GILMORE – PETERSON EYES VICTORY AFTER OVERCOMING REIGNING WORLD CHAMPION WRIGHT – MANUEL TAKES DOWN 3X WORLD CHAMPION MOORE Third-year …Read More »

FULL TEAMS ANNOUNCED FOR FOUNDERS’ CUP OF SURFING

GAME CHANGER OR AT LEAST GAME ENHANCER FOR PRO SURFING MAY EVENT SLATED TO BE HISTORIC FIRST FOR WORLD SURF LEAGUE Silvana Lima (BRA) will …Read More »

11X WSL CHAMP & WINNING-EST SURFER IN THE HISTORY OF QUIKSILVER PRO, KELLY SLATER WITHDRAWS CITING FOOT INJURY

SOUTH AFRICAN MICHAEL FEBRUARY TAKES PLACE IN THE QUIKSILVER PRO  © WSL /  Kirstin I have officially withdrawn from the #QuikProGoldCoast. For many months, my …Read More »

WOMEN’S ROUND 2 CALLED ON AT ROXY PRO GOLD COAST 11AM SUNDAY HI TIME

 – MEN’S ROUND 2 AND WOMEN’S ROUND 3 ON STANDBY FOR TODAY – WATCH THE FIRST ELIMINATION ROUNDS OF THE 2018 CT SEASON   6X …Read More »

QUIKSILVER AND ROXY PRO GOLD COAST DELIVERS BIG UPSETS FOR CT SEASON OPENER

-ROOKIE COLAPINTO TAKES DOWN NO. 1 FLORENCE IN FIRST CT – WILDCARD CALLAGHAN DEFEATS EVENT FAVORITE GILMORE IN OPENING ROUND – TOP SEEDS MEDINA, PARKINSON, …Read More »

It’s ON! Dawn Patrol + Round One & the kick off to the World Tour 2018…Surf’s 2-4′ and 100% Rippable

KELLY SLATER  WON’T BE SURFING SNAPPER His Foot injury lingers; 11x world champ and 2018 CT wildcard sits out the first event Who’ll take Slater’s …Read More »

Going back a couple years for BIG… & it never gets old…

Free Falling.. Bouncing…it’s all good for Shane Frame grab of One of thee heaviest rides in Shipstern’s history While we wait for Monday’s 12-18′ North …Read More »

Surviving Sunset Super Size Surf

We had a strange year so far. But it started with Winter 2017 really. The NS did turn ‘on’ but it was mostly ‘off’. SNN. …Read More »

WORLD’S BEST SURFERS CONVERGE ON GOLD COAST OF AUSTRALIA FOR 2018 SEASON OPENER

QUIKSILVER & ROXY PRO GOLD COAST STARTS AS EARLY AS 7am SUNDAY, MARCH 11 (20 hours ahead of Hawaii=Saturday 11am). With some contestable overhead waves for day …Read More »

SHELDON PAISHON EARNS MAIDEN WSL VICTORY AT AIR TAHITI RANGIROA PRO  

– BIG ISLAND’S MIKEY O’SHAUGHNESSY PLACES RUNNER-UP – 10-POINT RIDE BY KAUAI’S KAINEHE HUNT Makaha’s very own Sheldon Paishon (left) was crowned the 2018 Air …Read More »

Legendary Hawaii Surfing Pioneer & activist George Downing passes at 87

Featured FB Image: Keone & his Dad, George One of the Greatest Surfing Hall of Famers Waves Big or small, George could ride them all. …Read More »

Surfrider O‘ahu March Monthly Meeting in new location. Wednesday March 7th 2018. 6:15-8:30PM

Aloha Surfriders. We are so excited to be returning to our monthly meetings in March. Unfortunately, please note that we are again at a new …Read More »

Carissa Moore: “I Look Up to Women Who Chase Their Dreams”

Back on top, at the Roxy Pro France in October.WSL / LAURENT MASUREL Event #1 starts March 11th-22nd (this Saturday the 10th in Hawaii). This …Read More »

Queens, Waikiki Beach | FEB 2018 JP Atilla

Surfing at Queens surf break in Waikiki on a fun SE. February 2018 Music: Toyan – Spar With Me

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