Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

Makua Rothman eyes Teen Choice Award for male athlete

Makua Rothman is pursuing a long-coveted Teen Choice Award Surf News Network, 28 May, 2015 . Los Angeles, California – Makua Rothman is longing for a …Read More »

Dane Reynolds gets candid with posting of “Sampler”

Marine Layer Productions is back with 11-minute Dane zinger Surf News Network, 4 June, 2015 – Ventura, California – Months after supposedly closing up shop, both …Read More »

HAWAII BASED TROOPS TO COMPETE THIS WEEKEND AT HIC/QUIKSILVER ALL-MILITARY SURF CLASSIC

June 4, 2015 – Barber’s Point, Hawaii – This Saturday, June 6th, Military personnel of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard …Read More »

96 FPS at Ala Moana Bowls – 6/1/2015

Mahalo FreedomMedia for some sick action at the most competitive spot in town. Eyes and bowls wide open. Published on Jun 3, 2015 Short highlight …Read More »

Sally Fitzgibbons Wins Fiji Women’s Pro

Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) claimed an impressive victory today, defending her title in Fiji. Image: WSL / Kirstin Location:    Tavarua, Fiji Holding period: May 31 – June …Read More »

North Shore Ocean Fest this Saturday at Turtle Bay!

When: Saturday, June 6, 2015 – 11:00am to 4:00pm Where: Turtle Bay Resort Celebrate World Ocean Day with the North Shore Ocean Education Coalition Date: …Read More »

Next victim to withdraw from perfection

Steph, Michel, John John and now Simpo pull out of Fiji event. Free surfs can be dangerous for the best who constantly push their envelope. …Read More »

PROTECT, PRESERVE, MALAMA

Million Mahalos for your support: Aloha Friends, FRIENDS OF KEWALOS invites you to our 9th Annual Kewalo Basin Park Clean-Up and Fundraiser on Saturday, June 6, 2015.  …Read More »

High Drama and High Scores at the Fiji Women’s Pro

Tatiana Weston-Webb (HAW) storms her way through to the Quarterfinals after two convincing heat wins today at the Fiji Women’s Pro. Image: WSL / Robertson Location:    …Read More »

Tonight! Talk Story with Shark Experts Ocean Ramsey & Juan Oliphant

When: Wednesday, June 3, 2015 – 7:00pm to 9:00pm Where: Surfer, The Bar Talk Story with Shark Experts Ocean Ramsey and Juan Oliphant of One …Read More »

Day 2 is on in even better surf! Plus, Day one coverage.

Carissa Moore nails best tube © WSL/Robertson Fiji women’s pro called on for round 2 Defending event winner Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) will battle wildcard Mahina Maeda …Read More »

Mahalo to Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii x Greenroom Festival Hawaii North to South Cleanup Saturday!

See you there Today! 3-9pm~ GO HERE

JOB & crew charge crushing Keiki shorepound

JOB and crew © Jake Marote New episode of “Who is JOB 5.0” is all shorepound silliness Surf News Network, 29 May, 2015. Keiki Beach, …Read More »

LNF: SAND & FURY

LNF PRESENTS: SAND & FURY – Sponsored by Hurley, Oakley and Reef. Directed by Alex Smith while in Bali 🙂 Koa Smith and Billy Kemper …Read More »

Saturday’s the day!

This will be the biggest and best ever!  Just click HERE and see you THERE! The 6th Annual HALEIWA SUP RACE is now a downwind …Read More »

Transworld says JJF is the (print) surf media’s most talked about man

JJF at hom at Pipe © Brent Bielmann Surf News Network, 27 May, 2015.  Oceanside, California – Today Transworld released their most recent Exposure-Meter, rating …Read More »

Prepping for heavy-water wipeouts with Mark Mathews

How do you prepare to wipeout at one of the heaviest waves? Surf News Network, 25 May, 2015. Mark Mathews has often said that Red …Read More »

Iconic south shore surf comp comes to a close on Memorial Day 

   Jr. Men Shortboard champion Kaulana Apo finding cover. Photo courtesy: Manulele/Heff  Local Motion Surf Into Summer Presented by Vissla  Ala Moana Bowls, Honolulu, Hawaii  25 May, 2015    25 May, 2015 – Honolulu – After four days of solid surf, the Local Motion Surf Into Summer  ended today at Ala Moana Bowls, with nine champions taking home titles and trophies. Clean  conditions in the 3 to 4 foot range graced the lineup for all four consecutive days of the event,  offering nice conditions and highly contestable surf for all the competitors. Friday and Sunday  saw the WSL QS1,000 pro comp take to the water while the amateur divisions were held  Saturday and today.     The finals saw a variety of divisions including the Menehune Shortboard, Boys Shortboard, Jr.  Men Shortboard, Mens Shortboard, Men Longboard Open, Girls Shortboard 17 & Under,  Womens Shortboard 17 & Over, Masters Shortboard 25-34 and Sr. Mens Shortboard 35 & Over.    Taking home the Jr. Men Final was Honolulu’s Kaulana Apo, who displayed incredible skill and  competitive savvy to ultimately take home the win. The Final saw a close match up amongst  some of the state’s best amateur surfers including Cody Young, who took second place and Noa  Mizuno, who finished third. Shayden Pacarro, Kona Oliveira and Kelson Lau were also in the  6-man final and placed 4th, 5th and 6th respectively.    In the Girls Shortboard 17 & Under Final, Kailua’s Brisa Hennessy battled it out against 5 other  top competitors in a fierce heat. Congratulations on the win Brisa, and to Julie Nishimoto for  …Read More »

SUPER SLO-MO SLATER, TAJ, JOHN JOHN & PALS

This Memorial Day Weekend, while we bask in the SW and NW swells of our paradise home, lets travel briefly in slow mo. If you …Read More »

Bishop Museum exhibit explores the Duke

Check out the Bishop Museum’s original Duke Kahanamoku exhibit Surf News Network, 25 May, 2015 – Honolulu, Hawaii – Big news in Honolulu: Bishop Museum honors the legacy of …Read More »

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