Author Archives: Gary Kewley
Sophie McCulloch and John John Florence Win Haleiwa Challenger…
…at home in The Hawaiian Islands Sophie McCulloch Defies the Odds, Wins Event To Claim 2023 CT Spot Florence Goes Back-to-Back at Haleiwa in Phenomenal Fashion …Read More »
John John Florence and Sophie McCulloch Win the Haleiwa Challenger
1st JJF Nets 10000 points over 2nd Kanoa Igarashi (7800) and 3rd Michael Rodrigues (6085) and 4th Ryan Callinan (5685). 1st Sophie McCulloch, 2nd Bettylou …Read More »
Finals Day Set, Championship Tour Dreams Secured…
….and Qualification Hopefuls Inch Closer at Haleiwa Challenger at home in The Hawaiian Islands Ian Gentil, Maxime Huscenot Solidify Positions Among the World’s Best Bettylou …Read More »
THURSDAY 3pm update. Women’s rnd of 32 completed…men’s top 32 wrapping up. Haleiwa Challenger (day 3 of 4)
Men’s rnd 32 started midday in building Big WNW swell in still sketchy NNE to NE wind bump/chop. The new WNW continues building as we …Read More »
Haleiwa Challenger Day 2 (out of 4) is ON for Wednesday starting at 8am…
Tho’ the fun NW has dropped from 5-8′ Tuesday to 3-4′ Wednesday we have good conditions and rippable sets. NE Trades are expected to fill …Read More »
Day one began with Women’s round of 48 Started 8:00am Thursday… Haleiwa Challenger, at Home in The Hawaiian Islands
A gorgeous day and the forecast is superb this week as we leave behind some epic N to NNE back-to-back events for 2 solid NW’rs. …Read More »
Mason Ho Surfs Sunset Beach
The waves are finally showing up in Hawaii! In this video we have Mason Ho trying his new winter surfboards at Sunset beach just a …Read More »
Haleiwa Challenger presented by The Hawaiian Islands Called OFF Opening Days
Event Organizers Call Lay Day Today, and Tomorrow, November 27, to Start Waiting Period The forecast is superb this coming week starting Tuesday with a new …Read More »
While we wait for the Haleiwa Challenger event to get more optimal waves…
…let’s go back and watch the final heat of ’21 with John John Florence, Jack Robinson, Kanoa Igarashi, Sam Pupo FINAL HEAT REPLAY
Vans Pipe Masters: Competitor Profile: Michael February
Nab a couple of these in the Vans Pipe and who knows?! MF knows how to ‘high performance’ surf with style…here: eye balling it for …Read More »
CHASING WEIRD WAVES AND PERFECTION IN HAWAII!!!
Chasing weird waves and perfection on the island of Oahu with Kalani Robb, Eric Koston (Skater, Surfer and Shaper), Tyler Stanaland, Johnny Redmond, Blair Conklin, …Read More »
Big NNE kicks off holding period this Saturday the 26th
Haleiwa Challenger Returns for Epic Conclusion to 2023 Challenger Series Season The likes of Multiple World Champs like Carissa Moore and John John Florence will …Read More »
An Ode To Teahupo’o
– Episode 4 | Trip Of A Lifetime presented by Expedia After spending time with the Coral Gardeners on Mo’orea, Billy Kemper, Connor O’Leary, Jackson …Read More »
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…for giving and giving back!
Our Mission To financially support the development of individuals and organizations that perpetuate the spirit and legacy of Duke Kahanamoku. DONATE TODAY GIVING TUESDAY The …Read More »
Vans Pipe Masters: Competitive Profile: Pua DeSoto
Native Hawaiian, Pua, DeSoto, discusses her fears, her Hawaiian ancestry, and what a Vans Pipe Masters win would mean to her. Music Credits: Rick Snowden …Read More »
Kanoa Igarashi “I feel like I’m constantly always evolving…”
Meet Championship Tour Surfer Kanoa Igarashi Meet Championship Tour surfer Kanoa Igarashi and get a deeper look at what drives him in and out …Read More »
Vans Pipe Masters: Competitor Profile: Matt Meola
If Matt can find a good wave, get barreled and finish off like this? Mmmmm 🙂 SNN Music Credits: Rick Snowden About Vans Surf: …Read More »
‘We Are One Ocean’
World Surf League Shares Impact of Global ‘We Are One Ocean’ Initiative WSL Takes Action on Coastal Restoration, Climate, and Plastic Pollution Sustainability Commitments Continue to …Read More »
Official Holding Period for WSL Big Wave Season Now Open from Nov 15th
World’s Best Big Wave Surfers on Standby for Jaws and Nazaré until March 31, 2023 Competition Venues and Format Explained WSL Announces WSL Big Wave …Read More »
WILD PADDLE SESSION AT XL MULLAGHMORE! IRELAND
Oh, Head Ups…1st, Don’t miss Vans Nathan Florence Collection Launch Party When? Friday Nov. 18th at 6:30 pm Where? HIC Haleiwa Store Meet Nathan Florence. …Read More »
