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CS: The Hawaiian meaning of your name is the path or the road. From huge barrels to massive drops, for a handful of other women at Jaws on January 16, it was just the moment they've been waiting for. After spending a decade ranked in the top 10 on the ASP World Championship Tour (WCT), Kennelly took a break from the tour in 2007 to explore her passions for acting and music. I was to stay home with my mom. The series includes surfing sequences by well-respected surfers such as Brock Little, Keala Kennelly, Dan Malloy, John-John Florence, Shane Beschen, and Herbie Fletcher. Keala Kennelly, Actress: John from Cincinnati. [5], In 2011, Kennelly chased one of the biggest swells to ever hit Teahupoo. Keala Kennelly is a professional surfer, DJ, and actress from Kauai, Hawaii. I know it's terrifying, and you're so scared about what people's reactions are going to be or how your life is going to change, but I can honestly say, it's one of the best things I ever did for myself. In a very real sense, this could have been, quite literally, The End of the Road, had the incident at Teahupoo played out differently. Believe it or not, Kennelly was raised in a geodesic dome designed by her hippie mother. an editor/writer with Asiana Times for the better part of a year. Its day seven for hospital workers on strike on Maui and Lanai. Instagram. Celebrate with an energized evening of music and merriment featuring a concert by Paula Fuga & Trishnlei, and special DJ sets by Keala Kennelly! I cartwheeled on my first wave and thought I broke my neck, she told The Inertia after competing. It's not the Keala Kennelly who appeared fearless to the world and aloof to her fellow competitors. She continues to DJ and compete as a big wave surfer. He's worked at PEOPLE's Los Angeles Bureau as a writer and reporter since 2017 and has interviewed the likes of Kobe Bryant, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom Brady. Location: 25 Degrees restaurant, 412 Walnut . It's worse than Parko's foot. If women's shortboarding were a song, Keala Kennelly would be the baseline. 695 talking about this. Paige Alms got obliterated by a warping mass of water. It was a pretty regular looking wave. I am an only girl with two brothers, a total daddys girl. This year's event marked the first time women competed in The Eddie's 39-year history, catching monster waves that exceeded 50-foot at Waimea Bay. And every so often, the dragon catches up to you. CS: What are the most important values you want to teach your son? CS: I think this scar may officially be your greatest Badge of Courage. Keala Kennelly delivered an inspiring acceptance speech at the 2019 World Surf League (WSL) Awards. Thank you for signing up. EXCERPT 2 DJ Keala Kennedy performs at the GBK Pre-ESPY Event at Luxe On Rodeo Drive on July 11, 2017 in Beverly Hills. Kennelly: There wasn't a big wave tour or anything like that yet so, I was just going out and doing it and I was one of the only women doing it at that time. CS: The wave that took you out seemed relatively normal by Teahupoo standards, but everyone knows that there is nothing normal about any wave at Teahupoo. Your incredible ambition and courage in the face of the largest mountains on offer from the ocean begs the question: What (and when) was your earliest memory of pushing yourself past that fear-limit that would have prevented you from dropping in on the first wave-of-consequence you encountered as a young surfer? As tempted as I might be to honor Andy by including his name when I name my son I feel like that name belongs to Andys son and Andys son alone. Ive had scary two wave hold-downs that make you think its all over. [13], In 2016, she won the Pure Scot Barrel of the Year Award at the XXL Big Wave Awards for getting barreled at Teahupoo, Tahiti. Probably more. As the weeks went by, Kennelly says she developed pain in her labrum (hip) caused by the board yanking the leash attached to her leg during the wipeout. Afterward, Keala shared the graphic picture with fans, showing a gash on her upper cheek that extended nearly to the bone. Kennelly is a professional surfer who has appeared as herself in several films, including Blue Crush and Side Slip. Shes won contests at Teahupoo. My son Kekoa got to meet Andy's son Axel at Pinetrees yesterday. Do you keep this in mind when taking on such challenges? I get to be proud of who I am and I get to love myself exactly as I am, not as people would want me to be. The following excerpt is from Matt Georges Surfer magazine profile of Keala Kennelly. PEOPLE: And one of the companies sponsoring you today is Flex. As unlucky as I was to collide with the reef face first, all things considered I am pretty lucky. KK: I remember a time when I must have been about seven or eight years old. Because of that, more women started doing it and we were able to establish a women's big wave tour and have competitions where you could actually win prize money. That opened the floodgate for the local titta girls and then came that defining moment against the big Samoan transvestite; Keala never lost a fight. Keala Kennelly (born 1977), American surfer. Announced as the winner of the barrel of the year award, the 37-year-old surfer Keala Kennelly whipped her arms around actor girlfriend Nikki DiSanto and drank her kisses with gusto. Do you feel as though you were being watched out for during the tribute heat for Andy that day? Andrea Moller made it two-thirds of the way down her wave before hitting a bump and cartwheeling. sms. It was a very special moment for me. It was about 6-8ft Hawaiian (12-16ft faces) and I was definitely intimidated, but I was also stoked to be out there. Andy helped shape who I am as a person and as a surfer. A post shared by Keala Kennelly . If it looks dangerous to me and I am not feeling it I dont go. Hurricane Iniki, September 1992. Following her role on John from Cincinnati in 2007, Kennelly began touring the world to pursue her music career as a DJ. Kennelly, the first openly gay surfer to win a world surfing title, speaks with PEOPLE about that time in her life and if she believes things have changed in the years since. Keala Kennelly Puts Her Son On His First Wave.So Cool, 3 Generations Of Surfers In The Water. Australia's Laura Enever was named as one . I think I was bleeding before my brain even processed I wasnt coming out of the barrel. Getting ready for the Countdown Series events in Australia, Carissa Moore on the women's return to Teahupo'o and BWA Wipeout Week. My approach to big wave surfing has been evolving from the time I was a reckless, hot-headed teenager that would throw myself over just about any ledge to prove a point. HOME Surfline Home Recent News BILLABONG PRO TAHITI:. PEOPLE: How does that make you feel to see that? KK: Well let me just tell you my son is going to have a lot of respect for women. In an industry where a strong sense of self and a unique self-expression can be a detriment, she is proving that the opposite can also be true. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. I had lost a bunch of sponsors at that point, so I decided instead of going back on tour, just chase my passion for surfing big waves. Recently, Kennelly shared a post on her social media handles to share the news with her fans. JAMM AQUINO /. It got to a point where I didn't care what the cost was, I couldn't live like this. Kennelly began her acting career with a role in the 2002 film, Blue Crush, and later landed a recurring role on the 2007 HBO series, John from Cincinnati. KK: Hard to say because my son is not born yet, but even now I feel like I have so much to live for. When it was over though, I felt good and triumphant and my dad and I paddled back to the beach high-fiving and laughing. The best universities in the U.S. for scoring waves while getting your degree. Follow your favorites and never miss a wave. Period. "Big wave" is a sub-category of surfing where riders tackle monstrous waves measuring at least 20 feet high. I doubt that I am any good at surfing, I doubt that people respect me or my surfing and I doubt that I will ever do anything amazing in surfing again (Andy and I were very alike in this way). Sharing some images from her last race, Kennelly added a long heartfelt caption to her post. Photo: "I traveled for a bit and had to negotiate the foam-ball. You said, One minute I was getting barreled and the next minute I was getting pile-driven face first into the reef. After having some time to think about the incident, do you have a better understanding or guess as to what went wrong? The way I get my confidence back when I feel like that is by doing something amazing again. The wipeout was so forceful that the board practically "ripped [her leg] out of the hip socket," she says. Period. Moore is going to put on a show in the water at Tokyo. After spending a decade ranked in the top 10 on the ASP World Championship Tour (WCT), Kennelly took a break from the tour in 2007 to explore her passions for acting and music, including a recurring role as a surfer in the 2007 series John from Cincinnati. The deep, pulsating beat beneath the melody that keeps the tempo; the feeling of a heart beat pushing through a cacophony of noise. Kennelly maintained a spot in the top 10 of the ASP rankings through 2007, with numerous top finishes and groundbreaking female performances. She is now pursuing car Other professional surfers from Hawaii include Fred Hemmings, Jeremy Flores, and Pancho Sullivan. Big wave surfer, Keala Kennelly speaks on the unique format of the Red Bell Magnitude contest and the fight for women's equality in surfing. Born and raised in the beautiful Hawaiian islands, Keala is one of the best female surfers in the world and arguably the best female big wave surfer on the planet. I dont want to sacrifice my life for this. So, it's worth it. 2016 won the (Pure Scot Barrel of the Year Award) at the XXL Big Wave Awards for getting barreled at Teahupoo, Tahiti.. 2014 Billabong XXL Womens Performance Award.. 2013 Inducted into the Surfing Walk of Fame as the Woman of the Year. As tempted as I might be to honor Andy by including his name when I name my son I feel like that name belongs to Andys son and Andys son alone. When Keala Kennelly (43) began to surf professionally at the age of 17, she was one of the few female surfers to make a mark in big-wave surfing. It was just to prove that women could do it. I really think what happened at Teahupoo was more of a freak accident. Kennelly: I had just all this internalized homophobia and self-hatred for being gay. I thought I was coming out, but the lip just clipped me in the head and threw me straight into the reef before I even realized what happened. With the barrier-breaking success of Keala and the other . I am supposed to be invisible. She spent over a decade ranked in the top 10 in the world on the WSL World Championship Tour finishing runner up to the . KEALA KENNELLY, PRO SURFER. After finishing 2nd in the world on the WQS Tour in 1997, she was accepted to the World Championship Tour and quickly began earning victories at some of the tour's biggest events. I took off and it kind of had a bit of bump that kept me from pulling into the barrel straight away." PEOPLE: What were you feeling at the time? Lawmakers are responding to an HNN investigation into failing infrastructure thats threatening the future of Kona Community Hospital. There are six women nominated for the prestigious Performer of the Year award at the 2021 Red Bull Big Wave Awards, here's their stories. Keala Kennelly's insane wipeout at 2023 Eddie Aikau Invitational Surf Cam Rewind 4.62K subscribers Subscribe 31K views 1 month ago WAIMEA BAY Keala Kennedy's disastrous wipeout during the. And yet I see and feel and love exactly the same things you assholes do. Please check your email for a confirmation. Kennelly: I think they learned to respect me. She is an actress, known for John from Cincinnati (2007), Blue Crush (2002) and Beyond the Break (2006). You must be logged in to enter the Gay Surfers social network. Redeem Now DjKK Keala Kennelly Honolulu, United States All Popular tracks Tracks Albums Playlists Reposts DjKK Spotlight Play DjKK Why is it important to get back up and keep charging? The following year saw a landmark event for women surfers. Im an admirer and so it was that I watched as Keala left the safety of her home and her life-love, Jane (who is pregnant with the pairs first child), in Hawaii to meet a massive swell in Tahiti. Has it crossed your mind, at any time during this experience, that taking these risks is not worth it? The second installment in the series is Keala Kennelly's head on collision with Teahupoo's razor sharp reef. Paige Alms, left, and Keala Kennelly. Almost drowned a few times. There's already such a stereotype for female athletes. Photo: "I had to make some adjustments and then saw that the next section was going to throw" Photo: " so I bottom-turned and parked it in the barrel." The confidence I have in myself does subside sometimes and I doubt myself. Keala Kennelly, the Hawaii-born professional surfer who suffered a severe injury to her head and face in 2011, won the Women's Best Overall Performance at the Billabong XXL Awards on Friday. After getting barreled, she was pushed down to Teahupoo's notoriously shallow reef and received a severe gash to the side of her face. Ive had scary two wave hold-downs that make you think its all over. email. Doing these things is what makes me feel truly alive. Keala Kennelly said her injury had the severity of a car accident, and for months afterward she had to take powerful pain medications just to make it through the day. Honesty, integrity, bravery, kindness, compassion for others, pride in who he is, and above all to treat others the way he wants to be treated. All alone. 2021 Women's Ride Of The Year Nominee: Keala Kennelly At Himalayas 16 seconds Keala Kennelly Talks Equality In Women's Surfing, Charging Teahupo'o And Competing Against The Irons Brothers 86 minutes It's Big Wave Award Paddle Week, And Jaws Stole The Show 2 minutes Four-Time World Champ Carissa Moore On A Return To Teahupo'o 3 minutes ", "Code Red: You've never seen Teahupoo quite like this", "Keala Kennelly severely injured in Teahupoo", "Congratulations Keala Kennelly And Grant Baker", "These Women Made History at Waimea Bay Last Weekend", "Hawaii Surfer Girl Keala Kennelly Wins Women's Billabong Global Big Wave Award! I have taken much heavier wipeouts that have torn ligaments and kept me out of the water for months. This Winter saw the women charging on the North Shore, a Championship Tour event at Pipe and the crowning of a female Triple Crown champ. I thought I was coming out, but the lip just clipped me in the head and threw me straight into the reef before I even realized what happened. She is known for being a Surfer. Or does this just make you want to charge harder after surviving it? Building a new studio could help the industry double those revenues, Mayor Blangiardi said, Keala Kennelly on women making a historic splash at the Eddie this year. The 2023 Eddie Aikau Big-wave invitational marked the end of Kennelly's surfing career. CS: The wave that took you out seemed relatively normal by Teahupoo standards, but everyone knows that there is nothing normal about any wave at Teahupoo. Chasing a big swell, getting a big barrel, out-doing my personal best, then I am good for a little while. This was the first year women competed in the Eddie. Keala Kennelly (b. Early on, her mom split. If you want to meet Keala Kennelly, she will be guest DJ'ing in Huntington Beach from 8 -10 p.m. on Aug. 3 for the Surfer Magazine Girl Issue launch. Especially herself. CS: I think this scar may officially be your greatest Badge of Courage. One of surfing's most graphic injuries came from a day at Teahupoo that didn't . I traveled for a bit, had to negotiate the foam-ball. Its no surprise that Keala is also a DJ, a mixologist of sound, finding the right beats to marry for dancing crowds. Keala Kennelly. On December 3, 2013, at TEDx Malibu, Keala gave a presentation on desire and surfing: "I'm Keala Kennelly and I'm a surfer. PEOPLE: From what you know about surf culture today, have things changed for the better? It was there, while on top of a 50-foot wave, Kennelly was sent cartwheeling down the mountain of water after a blast of wind sent her board flying. Summing up the post note, she wrote, This might be my last great #send my body cant take this shit anymore. Andrea Moller, Keala Kennelly, Justine Dupont, Emily Erickson, Makani Adric and Paige Alms were the six women who competed alongside 34 male invitees. [8], She was invited to the 2018-2019 The Eddie, which was cancelled when waves that met the tournament criteria failed to arrive. Trying to win. The doctors were very concerned that I had cracked my skull, cheekbone or that I had injured my neck, so I was pretty stressed until the CT Scan results came back all good. WSL is best experienced with Javascript! And on November 4, 2010, just days after losing one of her best friends and heroes, Andy Irons . Trying to be something. Keala, brothers Gavin, Quest and dad. CS: I recently met a gentleman who had a daughter that he named after you because of your courage and strength. Keala Kennelly spills the beans on her role in HBO's <i>John from Cincinnati</i> Registeredor Premium Member? One of the biggest tournaments in the big-wave surfing community, the Eddie Aikau Big-Wave Invitational, took place on 22nd January 2023. KK: Glad it didnt play out like that. I was to stay home with my mom. Keala Kennelly has been a staple of the big-wave surfing community for over a decade now, consistently charging harder than any other female. Surfing, like almost every other sport, lacks visible, openly gay, competitors and Kennellys words are a powerful reminder of challenges LGBTQ athletes still face. Some people are just not going to be accepting, not going to agree with you, but if you're living your truth, people will respect you. Its no surprise that Keala is also a DJ, a mixologist of sound, finding the right beats to marry for dancing crowds. I dont ever want to be in over my head. Despite feeling a lack of confidence because of not being able to surf up to my level post injuries and surgery, I sucked it up and gave it my all #fullsend., Very Few Are Mentioning Kelly: New Age Surfers Spark Intense Debate About Next On 25th January 2023, Keala Kennelly shared the news of her retirement from the professional surfing world. Global community for gay and lesbian surfers. Keala Kennelly Professional Surfer. Keala Kennelly Keala Kennelly Search for: Surfing DJing Acting Bio Contact Copyright Keala Kennelly Theme By SiteOrigin The holder of a The 43-year-old former Big Wave World Champion is bouncing back after going through a major wipeout during a World Surf League event in Hawaii two years ago. Her aggressive approach to catching waves was inspired by her upbringing, surfing with legends like Andy and Bruce Irons and Laird Hamilton in Kauai. She would go on to win 3 more times in Teahupoo in 2000, 2002,[1] and 2003. Keala Scherzinger and her spouse are proud parents to three lovely girls. Keala Kennelly air dropped to the bottom of a 40-foot bomb, losing her feet halfway down and disappearing into the abyss. Andy and Bruce Irons were like my brothers growing up, so I had a lot to prove in order to impress those guys. I really think what happened at Teahupoo was more of a freak accident. Big Wave Award paddle week, Keala Kennelly breaks down her Wipeout of the Year, and Sky Brown heroically back on a surfboard. In 2016, a women's division was added to the Mavericks contest, though unsurfable conditions led to its postponement. The 2023 Eddie Aikau Big-wave invitational marked the end of Kennellys surfing career. "This gust of wind came up the face of the wave and got under my board and just flipped it sideways," Kennelly, named Female Surfer of the Year by ESPN in 2002, recalls to PEOPLE. Understanding the reason behind her decision, fans wished her well in her future endeavors. Keala Kennelly retired from the ASP Women's World Tour in 2007, citing a lack of critical waves to keep her interested. Copyright a360media 2023. Im an admirer and so it was that I watched as Keala left the safety of her home and her life-love, Jane (who is pregnant with the pairs first child), in Hawaii to meet a massive swell in Tahiti. Out of the 40 surfers set to compete, six are women. I have taken much heavier wipeouts that have torn ligaments and kept me out of the water for months. She has to. Keala hasnt been the subject of any controversies or rumors concerning her love life, since she has been away from the limelight. Everything Keala does is personal. In 2011, during a World Tour event in Tahiti, Kennelly paddled out at small Teahupoo for an exhibition heat. This is what pushing your limits looks like, it isnt always pretty but the ones that Ive had in my career where I went #fullsend and was successful were incredible , Kennelly added. tweet. Kennelly was an alternate to participate in the 2016 edition, but 2023 marked the first bonafide lineup of women surfers. Shes risked her life, surfing desperately for the money that no one else on earth is ever going to give her. Even though she only scored a 3 on the wave that won her the title, it was an incredible feat that she survived at all. shares. Please login below or register here if you are not yet a member. PAULA FUGA ft. Trishnlei & DJ Keala Kennelly MARCH 4 - OAHU, https://www.seetickets.us/event/Paula-Fuga/530806, St. Patricks Day Events & Celebrations In USA 2023, Easter Weekend Activities in Honolulu 2023, HOLI FESTIVAL OF COLORS - RANG DE with SUNNY LEONE AND DRUMS SIVAMANI, Streetlow Magazine Lowrider Car Show and Concert, St. Patrick's Day - HHI to Savannah Ferry, 143 Kickback "A Night of Love, Karaoke & RnB", CENTERED PRESENTS | SAT, MARCH 18TH | JUST HER (ANJUNADEEP), PAW Patrol Live! PEOPLE: Considering your experiences, do you have advice or any words of encouragement for anyone who might be nervous about coming out? You have blown the glass ceiling to bits. I was just doing it purely out of passion. My name is Keala Kennelly and this is my website. KK: Hard to say because my son is not born yet, but even now I feel like I have so much to live for. He has a B.A. The Judges overseeing this case are GEORGINA T. RIZK and YOLANDA OROZCO. It made me wonder about your close connection to Andy and I wondered if you had any thoughts of including his name (or middle name, if he has one) in the name you choose for your son? Besides these two acting roles, she has appeared as herself in a number of documentaries, including 7 Girls (2001) and Step Into Liquid (2003). With that running through my head I'm jumping back to memories of Keala Kennelly 2005 for this post. It was about 6-8ft Hawaiian (12-16ft faces) and I was definitely intimidated, but I was also stoked to be out there. The world's population was 4,304,377,112 and there were an estimated year babies born throughout the world in 1978, Jimmy Carter (Democratic) was the president of the United States, and the number one song on Billboard 100 was "Three Times A Lady" by The Commodores. That may have thrown me off and made me have to draw a higher line than I would have liked. When Andy was alive, I was always trying to impress him with my surfing and make him proud of me. Took a hurricane to do it. fun and adventure. SURFERs Newsletter to receive stories like this straight to your inbox. I was living this double life because on tour, I was pretending to be straight. Keala came home from school one day and there was a Dear John letter for her on the bed. So, yeah, even though she was close to Brian, her dad, who taught her how to surf, she pretty much had to raise herself with no girls in her life. Moller and. As winter approaches, the ladies of big wave surfing . Keala Kennelly (born August 13, 1978) is a professional surfer, DJ, and actress from Kauai, Hawaii. E.g. The wave pounded me and just ripped my leg so hard I thought it was gonna get pulled out of my hip joint. Aaradhana Singh is a US Sports writer for EssentiallySports. Despite the initial wipeout, Kennelly is happy with her three waves in the second heat. Kennelly has always been an advocate of pushing ones limit, especially for women. Video from Ken Kosada. That and for being a white, blond chick growing up on Kauai. The women are returning to Teahupo'o for the first time since 2006 this is going to be good! Kennelly was the first woman to ever earn an invite as a non-alternate at the end of 2016 . They set the standard and I was just trying to keep up. Sat Mar 04 2023 at 08:00 pm to 11:30 pm, The Republik, 1349 Kapiolani Blvd, # 30,Honolulu,HI,United States, Honolulu, United States I doubt that I am any good at surfing, I doubt that people respect me or my surfing and I doubt that I will ever do anything amazing in surfing again (Andy and I were very alike in this way). 2021 Women's Ride Of The Year Kennelly Keala at Himalayas on December 2, 2020. Why is it important to get back up and keep charging? The following is an interview with Keala along with the sequence of the wave that dry-docked her on Teahupoos reef: CS: In many peoples opinion, including my own, you are the hardest charging female surfer ever. It was there, while on top of a 50-foot. Because thats what shes been doing out there. When my dad looked up and saw me coming around the corner smiling his eyes got big like saucers. Andy and Bruce Irons were like my brothers growing up, so I had a lot to prove in order to impress those guys. Keala Kennelly was born on August 13, 1978 in Kauai, Hawaii, USA. Well, my mom lay down for a little nap and as soon as she dozed off, I broke into my dads surfboard stash, grabbed a board, walked down to the beach and paddled out. Moller paddled into a breaking swell during the first set to become the. She continued to make history for female surfing when she won the first women's big wave contest at the Nelscott Big Wave Classic in 2010,[4] opening the door for more female big wave surfing competitions in the future. Because I am a woman in the world of professional surfing. Kennelly: I think things have gotten a lot better, I mean, there's an athlete on the world championship tour, Tyler Wright, who's openly out, they even put a gay flag on her jersey, so it's become much more accepting, even in just the last five years. Often, the Eddie Aikau Big-wave invitational marked the end of Kennelly #! Picture with fans, showing a gash on her social media handles to share the with! 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