Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

Some of Surfing’s Biggest Names Hit the Water For the 2020 Vissla Central Coast Pro

Bethany Hamilton (HAW) hits the water at Avoca Beach Luana Silva (HAW) and Nao Omura (JPN) shine on Day 2 Front page and above:  In …Read More »

Portugal’s prodigious surfing son

Here’s what’s up… There are Timeless success strategies coming out of Cascais, Portugal “He’s really a courageous surfer…He’s not scared to do the hard work …Read More »

Joel Tudor & Kelis Kaleopaa Claim Historical Victories at Noosa Longboard Open

….presented By Thomas Surfboards Kelis Kaleopaa and Sophia Culhane lead Hawaiian charge on WSL LT Joel Tudor wins first WSL / ASP event in over 15 …Read More »

Hawaii Pros doing well at Noosa Longboard Open pres. by Thomas Surfboards 

Four Seasons hosts and sets stage for epic Finals Day at Noosa Chloe Calmon (BRA) eyes off back-to-back wins at Noosa while a new men’s winner …Read More »

SNAPT 1 || Full Movie…

The very first SNAPT surf movie by Logan Dulien !! Part based independent film that was originally released in 2002 !! 

TOWING DOUBLE BARREL AT JAWS WITH KAI LENNY & NATHAN FLORENCE -RAW CLIP 4K

Kai on going to Pe’ahi from Kahalui Harbor (16 miles): “…if you can make it without throwing up or feeling absolutely destroyed, you’ve earned the …Read More »

“I’ll let the surfing talk”

  Frame Grabs don’t really reveal just how fast, loose and radical KI is… Kanoa Igarashi’s latest edit from 1 month of surfing in January. …Read More »

11-Time World Surfing Champion Kelly Slater Set to Compete at Corona Piha Pro in New Zealand 

Da GOAT recently turned 48 and yes, lucky for us and surfing…he’s going for it… Slater to use New Zealand Challenger Series event to springboard …Read More »

Reigning Four-Time WSL Champion Carissa Moore Sets Sites on 2020 Corona Piha Pro

Carissa may be on ‘break’ but not really…she’s got plenty going on in 2020… Moore set to compete in New Zealand ahead of Olympic debut …Read More »

MASON HO …and his Hawaii Sandbar Dream – Tommy Peterson Fireball Fish

This board’s worth a lot of beers… HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMMY PETERSON, 66 YEARS OLD! THANK YOU UNCLE FOR THE SURFBOARD! It paddles and goes fast. …Read More »

The 44th Buffalo Big Board Surfing Classic going all Presidents Day Weekend…scoring SSW+NW!

Don’t miss it! Makaha: thee beach to be sitting & surfing on as family, friends and spectators gather for fellowship, friendly competition and entertainment. This …Read More »

A Close call and rude awakening at Nazare’

Surfer Alex Botelho hospitalized after a horrific incident at Big wave event The Portuguese surfer was involved in a serious accident during the Nazaré Tow …Read More »

Kai Lenny and Justine Dupont Win Individual Best Wave Awards…

….and Team Young Guns (Lenny and Lucas Chianca) Wins Best Team Water Safety Team Awarded Commitment Award from Surfers Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge Pres. By …Read More »

Here’s how The New World Champ preps for the new year….

Some draining pits and a couple ‘small’ Tows at Nazare’ for fun… Life is good for Italo Ferreira and his family. 

WSL NAZARE’ TOW CHALLENGE IS ON FOR TUESDAY…

10 Hours ahead of Hawaii (so about 10pm tonight) This season, the WSL presents the Nazare Tow Surfing Challenge Presented by Jogos Santa Casa. This …Read More »

I was going to say amazing but….’Mental’ Brian Keaulana :)

We asked some of surfing’s finest to talk about Jamie O’Brien’s impact on the surf world. Listen as they give their personal insight, tell personal …Read More »

Celebrating the legacy of Eric S. Bunyan this Saturday the 8th in Waimanalo…

At Shriner’s Beach Club Waimanalo…Services 10:30am. We’re missing ‘Smiley’ (yes, Eric was always smiling). We’re missing his voice and classic photos every week on the …Read More »

Travis and Koa Smith drop everything and jump on the next plane to Panama!

Make sure to subscribe for the next episode coming soon. Filmed and edited by Michael Veltman https://www.instagram.com/michaelvelt… https://vimeo.com/michaelveltman Starring: Travis Smith – https://www.instagram.com/triggtrav/ Koa Smith …Read More »

“I have a special connection with La Gravière,” Jeremy Flores

…Understatement of the new year…How many times can one man get shacked off his rocker? Watch this and find out…SNN “I’ve been surfing there since …Read More »

Going back to Hawaii Live – Episode 2 | O’Neill

2020 has been insane…but remember… late 2019 wasn’t too bad either… In episode two of #HawaiiLive, we tagged along with Team O’Neill athletes Russell Bierke, …Read More »

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