Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

Goin’ back mid months as things turned on…

Early Morning OFF THE WALL + BACKDOOR | Raw Surf Footage | North Shore Oahu, Hawaii From ODL… John John Florence, Nate Florence join the …Read More »

Cyber Monday Deal….2 months FREE

All Premium SNN sign ups get 2 Free Months for Cyber Monday!  Join our Premium Membership and Go deep with Pat’s forecasts, plus the SNN …Read More »

Koa: This Is the season….This is Living

    Getting down to business…in and out of the water. 

Opening Day Spectacle Unfolds at Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold Haleiwa Challenger

John John Florence Debuts in World Champion Form Challenger Series Contenders, Californians Debut in Formidable Form Qualification Race Tightens with Early Exits from Championship Tour …Read More »

Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold Haleiwa Challenger is ON for Friday 8am (day one of holding period)

Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold Haleiwa Challenger Called ON It’s ON! Men’s Round 1 Starts at 8:05 AM HST Men’s Round 2 On Standby, Women’s Competition Called Off for …Read More »

SILVER LININGS

Starring Jordy Smith | Episode 3, 2, 1 | O’Neill Silver Linings Episode 3 – JBAY Jeffreys Bay is a special place that Jordy has …Read More »

Mahalo to Vans…Pumped!

The Big News: Men and women winners of the digital Vans Pipe Masters and over all Vans Triple Crown Champions will earn a seed into …Read More »

Legendary Reno Abelliro struggles for his life in Queens ICU

Hawaii’s Big Wave Warrior, former world tour #4 performer, and influential shaper, Reno Abellira (71), is reportedly on life support after being attacked at the …Read More »

GAME…Back On!! Dec 8th!

  HIC Brings Pipe Pro Men’s and Women’s Qualifying Series Back to the World’s Most Famous Wave Regional Points Up for Grabs at One of …Read More »

Legendary Lynn Boyer recognized…

Lynne Boyer. World Champion Silver Surfer Honoree at the 2021 California Surf Museum Gala   Front page and above Images: Betty Depolito Two Time World Champ Lynn …Read More »

‘Cool perspective of what it’s like on a average day on the north shore…’

And an average day for JJF is beyond vertical….SNN John John Florence Testing Boards @ GAS CHAMBERS | North Shore Oahu, Hawaii | RAW Surf …Read More »

I am trying to capture the element of water…BT

Beautiful H30 Teahupo’o…one of the natural Wonders of the World. SNN   As Ben Thouard releases his latest book, “Turbulences”, I am proud to share …Read More »

Where activism meets art…Sustainable Coastlines event TODAY

Come join us out by the Duke Statue in the heart of Waikiki TODAY (11/18) from 12-4p for a fun day of interactive education and art. Ethan Estess and Kaiʻili …Read More »

Mason & Coco Ho (& friends) Surfing Backdoor

It’s that time of year again! The beautiful North Shore of Oahu bringing everybody together to surf. In this video Mason & Coco Ho surf …Read More »

A collaborative process…

Exquisite Corpse, from the original French term “Cadavre Exquis” is a method in which a collection of words or images is collectively assembled. Presented by …Read More »

50 minutes of fun…froth and frenzy

SNAPT4 Front page frame grab kicks off with Benji Brand in a WT? this guy charges segment… “ Secure The Bag “ The 4th installment …Read More »

Official Holding Period for 2021/2022 Big Wave Season Now Open

Quiksilver Returns to Big Wave Surfing in Hawaii (at Pe’ahi) (Front page: Greg Long in the mouth of Jaws (Image: WSL/Miers) World’s Best Big Wave …Read More »

Koa Rothman takes a look on that early Nov XL swell

PIPELINE IS MASSIVE! || “My First Barrel” 

Lets go to Europe and Slab with Van Rupp

Surfing #10s, Crazy Surf spot in Northern Scotland. I had dreamt about this moment, I had surfed it 10years ago an all I wanted was …Read More »

WHOA…& OUCH

Going back to Nov 2nd… Front page frame grab: Cassidy Kuakini…gets ready to rumble…and tumble. A bit  of a Ballet…Toes pointed…lungs prepping. That feeling of …Read More »

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