Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

Depactus. Matt Meola

Men of Extraordinary Pursuits Born and bred on Maui, Matt Meola is a product of his Valley Isle environment. Surfing, fishing, or hunting is about …Read More »

The 2015 Da Hui Backdoor Shootout in Memory of Duke

Call 596SURF for status. Mahalo. DA HUI is proud to announce that starting Monday, January 5th thru Saturday, January 17th, 2015 – we will be …Read More »

Goodbye ASP, Hello World Surf League

In open letter WSL CEO Paul Speaker welcomes surf fans  Surf News Network,  January, 2015. It’s now official, the Association of Surfing Professionals is the …Read More »

Who Makes It?

Last webisode installment captures drama at Sunset Beach Surf News Network In Qualifying, Red Bull have been documenting Evan Geiselman, Zeke Lau, Damien Hobgood, Nathan Hedge and …Read More »

Garrett & Mercedes refine heavy water tow-board

The Mercedes super flex varial airplane wing foam surfboard Mercedes-Benz MBoard project expands with GMac & Varial foam Surf News Network, 2 January, 2015. In 2013, …Read More »

MASON HO: CYBER CORN…lets eat

Mason Ho cuts loose at home on the North Shore this winter. Video: Rory Pringle Music: Jimi Hendrix Credits: Rory Pringle Vimeo cyber corn from …Read More »

Wow!

The past year has been amazing for SCH and we want to thank everyone that helped make it such an amazing year. Going into 2015 …Read More »

ASP Interview: Without major sponsor Defay still earns Rookie of the Year

Johanne Defay © ASP Fiji was a turning point this year for Defay Surf News Network, Jan 1,2015 – In 2013, a young Junior surfer hailing from …Read More »

Best Maui Surfers

A great piece with photos and videos by Chris Norberg from the Pride of Maui. Check out who kicks it off. Ian Walsh. Born on Maui’s …Read More »

‘Volunteer of the Month’ Congrads Beau Hodge! Saturday is Day at the Beach.

Mahalo Beau. Most of you have seen and heard contest announcer  Beau in action as a big part of our events with his water skills …Read More »

What the big wave world’s best say about fear & Eddie

Fear and Character Factors at Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Surf News Network, 27 December, 2014. How do surfers get over the fear factor …Read More »

Depactus: Men of Extraordinary Pursuits – Mark Healey

Depactus: Men of Extraordinary Pursuits – Mark Healey on Vimeo A life spent in the sea, Mark Healey’s relationship with his aquatic environments is innate. …Read More »

Professional Bodyboard tour names 2015 event stops

Maldives & Portugal events added to tour schedule Surf News Network, 24 December, 2014. The 2015 APB Tour schedule is set for an epic year in …Read More »

Locals take ASP to court over Pipeline wildcards

Photo Pipeline @ Dan Devine Billabong Pipe Masters Law states surf contests must have four-person heats Surf News Network, 19 December, 2014. North Shore, Oahu …Read More »

WSL Men’s & Women’s World Championship Tour Class of 2015

Guess who has the target on their back? It’s going to be an amazing year. Will the new guard take over or will the ‘old …Read More »

Legendary Big Wave Charger Mark Foo drowned 20 years ago

It’s hard to believe its been two decades. Mark Foo was among the top most respected big wave riders of the day and thus no …Read More »

Heavy West steamrolls into Mavericks

 

T&C Surf hits AOL’s “This Built America” editorial series

T&C launched in a shuttered barbershop, but now they’re global Surf News Network, 22 December, 2014 Wahiawa, Hawaii – This week, T&C Surf Hawaii and …Read More »

Pipe a half century ago was the same as today. But that’s about the only thing.

Go to 1:05:30 on the video for the Pipe Story on Phil Edwards. Comparing today’s performances, surf boards and movie making can make you chuckle. And …Read More »

Remembering Highlights & Drama from the Pipe Masters!

Medina Wins 2014 Title; Wilson Wins Billabong Pipe Masters, Vans Triple Crown – ASP As the 2014 World Championship Tour (WCT) season drew to a …Read More »

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