Author Archives: Gary Kewley
Time for Tradition
Ancient Hawaiians had a fully oral culture, passing down stories, songs, and traditions directly from generation to generation, and for a large part, maintain that …Read More »
Gerry Lopez chosen for Boardroom’s Icons of Foam Tribute
Six shapers will replicate a classic Lopez design in shape-off Surf News Network: December, 2015 – Del Mar, California – The Boardroom International Surfboard Show will honor Gerry …Read More »
Hilo conference:Fight against marine debris
Marine litter © Surfers Against Sewage/Greg Martin Recent Environment News Group meets about best way to remove and prevent marine debris Surf News Network, 10 December, 2015 …Read More »
ROUND 2 COMPLETED AT BILLABONG PIPE MASTERS
– WSL TITLE RACE INTENSIFIES WITH TOLEDO, DE SOUZA & WILSON INTO ROUND 3 – 3X WSL CHAMPION CARISSA MOORE DOMINATES WOMEN’S PIPE INVITATIONAL ” …Read More »
4th Annual Mauli Ola Foundation North Shore Benefit Concert
December 12, 2015 Turtle Bay Resort/Surfer, the Bar Join a host of the world’s greatest surfers, personalities, humanitarians and industry leaders at the 4th Annual …Read More »
WSL TITLE CONTENDER OWEN WRIGHT WITHDRAWS FROM PIPE MASTERS
– FORM SURFER WITHDRAWS FOLLOWING SEVERE CONCUSSION– REMAINS IN HOSPITAL, EXPECTED TO MAKE A FULL RECOVERY Owen Wright (AUS), has withdrawn from the Billabong Pipe …Read More »
A Look Into A Crystal Ball
#LIVEFROMTHENORTHSHORE EPISODE 3: from Ryan Moss I spent 72 hours with Billy Kemper and Shane Dorian and documented all the behind the scenes events leading …Read More »
WSL CHARGES THROUGH OPENING ROUND AT BILLABONG PIPE MASTERS
WSL TITLE SHOWDOWN COMMENCES, FANNING AND MEDINA POST WINS – TOLEDO, DE SOUZA & WILSON RELEGATED TO ELIMINATION ROUND 2 – HOBGOOD POSTS PERFECT 10 …Read More »
17 year old Jack Robinson wins Pipe Invitational in maxing Pipe
Front shot Jamie O’Brien © WSL/Masurel World Surf League Championship Tour event Pipeline, North Shore Oahu Hawaii 8 – 20 December 2015 Jack Robinson and …Read More »
BILLABONG PIPE MASTERS CALLED ON FOR ELIMINATION ROUND 2
Dual heat format today. The NW/NNW is 3-5′ solid with better back-door opportunities. Waves trend down through the weekend with no contest expected. Moderate ENE trades create …Read More »
6 WSL title contenders discuss ultimate prize in Pro Surfing
Owen, Adriano, Mick, Filipe, Gabriel and Julian discuss Surf News Network, 9 December, 2015 – North Shore – A special press conference was held with all six contenders …Read More »
BILLABONG PIPE MASTERS CALLED ON ROUND 1 FROM 8AM
Australian Julian Wilson’s Billabong Pipe Masters defense starts this morning as well as his final campaign for the 2015 World Surf League (WSL) Title. Image: …Read More »
Mel Puu Waterman Championship Results
HANG ON and GO FOR IT! An epic 10th Annual Mel Puu Waterman’s Event in BIG Makaha Sunday DEc 6th. 1st – Kalani Vierra & …Read More »
Rachael Tilly Crowned Women’s Longboard World Champion
Men’s continue with Hawaiian Nelson III Ahina took down reigning World Champion Harley Ingleby (AUS)! 17-year-old San Clemente local Rachel Tilly (USA) is the 2015 World …Read More »
UPDATE: Andre Botha, the Man Who Saved Evan Geiselman’s Life, Pays a Visit to the Hospital
The entire North Shore was in a state of shock on Sunday as 22-year-old Floridian Evan Geiselman took a nasty wipeout at Pipeline. After pulling …Read More »
Pe’ahi’s Price of Admission…
Is very high! Check some of the footage with more to come. Also classic comments abounded all day. “True Hall Of Fame Wipe Outs” Dave …Read More »
Surfer Poll Awards 2015
A million Mahalos to Surfer Mag for putting this annual event that brings the Tribe together. It was an amazing night at Turtle Bay Resort. …Read More »
Evan Geiselman in critical condition after wipeout at Pipe
Mahalo to Grant Ellis/surfermag.com Botha was a hero, quite possibly saving Evan’s life. Photo: Ellis Rescuers sprint to Evan’s aid. Photo: Ellis Lifeguards cart …Read More »
It’s ON! World title race begins at Pipe
16 sec NW with Surf’ 8-12′ on the inside and 15′ on the 2nd reefs. Marginal but exciting gems in the rough. Dont miss a …Read More »
BILLY KEMPER WINS HISTORIC WSL BIG WAVE TOUR EVENT AT PE’AHI CHALLENGE
WORLD’S BEST BIG WAVE SURFERS TAKE ON MASSIVE JAWS – LOCAL MAUI SURFERS DOMINATE PE’AHI LINEUP AMONGST INTERNATIONAL FIELD Maui’s Billy Kemper charging his way …Read More »