Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

Explained: The Historic 2021 Rip Curl WSL Finals Format

This is going to be GOOD! SNN WSL For the first time in the history of the WSL Championship Tour, the 2021 World Champion will …Read More »

USA duo California’s Marks and Hawaii’s Moore advance to Round 3 of women’s surfing competition

By Simon Gibbs Hours after the men’s group tipped off, the first-ever Olympic women’s surfing event followed it up with as exciting a performance as …Read More »

DAY ONE ROUND 1 RESULTS…SO FAR…COVERAGE CONCLUDED 8pm Saturday

Update: 8PM HI TIME and we ran some round2. Most the day saw small mushy surf which required much from the competitors. More News Schedule …Read More »

Men’s round 3 started just after 6pm Sunday…see Women’s results round 3 (began at Noon)

SURFING HIGHLIGHTS SO FAR GO HERE MENS ROUND 3 HEATS HERE HAPPENING SUNDAY NIGHT Saturday: Day one in the History Books. The Olympics kicked off …Read More »

A beautiful Tribute. Everyone could feel the love -and Derek- surrounding his favorite playground

E ALA MAUI LOA KA MO’I NO PIPELINE | LONG LIVE THE KING OF PIPELINE  Derek Ho, 1993 World Surfing Champion passed July 17, …Read More »

HISTORIC SUNDAY (Olympics kicks off today Saturday in Hawaii)

The world’s top surfers will celebrate their sport’s Olympic debut by competing on Japan’s spectacular Pacific coastline at Shidashita (Shida) beach! They are 19 hours …Read More »

Looks like our friends down under are still in the midst of one of the best seasons ever

Here’s just a couple days from Tim Bonython who is always on it. Just like 83′-84′ World Champ Tom Carrol (front page). SNN  “Again, …Read More »

Derek Kaleiki Ho: Celebration of Life and a paddle out for the scattering of his ashes will be held this Friday, July 23, 2021.

Prayer/Kahu 830am and Paddle Out at 9am. Be sure to come Super Extra Early as traffic is bad even on ‘regular’ days. Mahalo SNN. The …Read More »

It’s been a long haul but It’s finally near…This Sunday July 25th!

Surfing to make a BIG splash at Olympics & escape historic stereotypes Surfers have been frustrated for decades about outdated attitudes toward their ‘extreme vs …Read More »

The only thing better than a bottle in front of me is a…Frontal….

LOBOTOMY…The new  surf film by Ryan Thomas As the frame grabs show…this is some of the hardest thrashing a brain can take… California filmmaker and …Read More »

The Moloka’i2O’ahu Paddle Board World Championships!

M2O VIRTUAL 2.0 EDITION – This coming Friday-Sunday JULY 23-25, 2021 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN 2021 VIRTUAL EDITION 2.0 –  OPEN TO ALL PADDLERS: ANYWHERE, ANYTIME, …Read More »

Hurricane Felicia Strong Cat 4 Storm, but No Threat to Land …click Ticker for Video

Hurricane Felicia grew into a strong Category 4 storm far out in the Pacific, but forecasters list no threat to land. Felicia SURF: Not much …Read More »

’77 World Champs inside viewpoint of the Olympic Surfing Experience

Shaun Tomson (Linkedin) “Join me for an Olympic Surfing Experience I am stoked to be partnering up with Airbnb to create a virtual Olympic experience …Read More »

Soon to be an Olympian Surfer…

“The Ultimate way of Thanking my Family”: Kanoa Kanoa Igarashi breaks down what it’s like to lead a life of American and Japanese identity, exploring …Read More »

JOHN PREPS FOR OLYMPICS, FAMILY SURF DAY + EXCITING NEWS!

JJF IN THE FRONT PAGE FRAME GRAB REVEAL: THE WHITE WATER DOESN’T LIE…SPEED IS KING. JOHN &  NATHAN PREPPING FOR THE OLYMPIC SYNC SURFING COMP. …Read More »

Homegrown w/ Kolohe Andino | The Face Of San Clemente Surfing

It’s been quite a year for Kolohe Andino. Lockdown, a dream surf trip to Indo, surgery after an injury at Pipeline, and a baby on …Read More »

The Scariest Wave In The World | Ep. 3 | Surf Girls: Kaikaina

PLUS, BEHIND THE MAGIC EP.4 AT THE END…ENJOY MAHALO TO VANS Pipeline, Pipe, the scariest wave in the world — to keep it simple this …Read More »

Carissa Moore Has The Secret To Going Pro | Ep. 2 | Surf Girls: Kaikaina

 In the Hawaiian Culture, ‘Mana’ means power. As a surfer, it’s important to always be connected to the ocean so you can get fueled …Read More »

Meet The Squad | Ep. 1 | Surf Girls: Kaikaina

 Take care of your family, take care of the land, take care of the ocean, and take of yourself by watching Episode 1 of …Read More »

Enjoy 27 min of SURFING with our ladies from the Land Down Under

A fun feel good, all-girls surf film, not serious just for fun. Starring: Stephanie Gilmore, Nikki Van Dijk, Tyler Wright, Macy Callaghan and Dimity Stoyle. …Read More »

Sponsors

SURFBOARD FACTORY 11.21.24-
HIC VOLCOM & HIC PRO 11.21-SUNDAY 11.24
Cholos Karaoke 11.16—
KAMAAINA HANDYMAN 410   11.1.21-4.30.22
LEAHI HEALTH Marcos NEW 200X250 1.24.24
HIC VOLCOM & HIC PRO 11.21-SUNDAY 11.24
PACIFIC DIAMOND 410X250 GIF MARCOS 5.6.24-
SURF N SEA BLOW OUT 11.15-1.31.25
Cholos Karaoke 11.16—
LEAHI HEALTH 410X250 MARCOS COPY 1.25.24
SUSTAINABLE COASTLINES JOIN TEAM 4.1.24-
SURF N SEA BLOW OUT 11.15-1.31.25
SURFBOARD FACTORY 11.21.24-
UPPER CERVICAL HAWAII 200X250  KNOT  off 3/8/20. ON 4.25.22
MAULI OLA FOUNDATION 1.1-1.15.2024
Cholos

Back to Top