[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. [12] She was inducted into the Surfing Walk of Fame in Huntington Beach, California as 2013's Woman of the Year. One of them was Hawaiian waterwoman Keala Kennelly, who's blazed more trails, caught more grief, endured more beatings, tolerated more politics, and done more than any other person this century. in English from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University. Sending her off on a happy note, fans cheered for her and wished her well. PEOPLE: And one of the companies sponsoring you today is Flex. 2021 Women's Ride Of The Year Kennelly Keala at Himalayas on December 2, 2020. In a very real sense, this could have been, quite literally, The End of the Road, had the incident at Teahupoo played out differently. Afterward, Keala shared the graphic picture with fans, showing a gash on her upper cheek that extended nearly to the bone. Hanalei Pier, Keala Kennelly, Surfing, Videos. 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. Kennelly: It makes me really happy that athletes are not having a struggle as I did. I'm just a really honest person, I'm a really genuine, authentic person. Lawmakers are responding to an HNN investigation into failing infrastructure thats threatening the future of Kona Community Hospital. I try to be very calculated about the risks I take and try to be very realistic with myself about where my limits are. In a spaceship. You must be logged in to enter the Gay Surfers social network. . 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. Photo: "It threw me straight into the reef before I even realized what happened." Everything Keala does is personal. Andy and Bruce Irons were like my brothers growing up, so I had a lot to prove in order to impress those guys. Video from Ken Kosada. shares. KK: Its personal. CS: What are the most important values you want to teach your son? Keala Kennelly, Actress: John from Cincinnati. I dont ever want to be in over my head. SURFER Magazine. I have taken much heavier wipeouts that have torn ligaments and kept me out of the water for months. Out of the 40 surfers set to compete, six are women. CS: Do you think that you will alter your approach to surfing consequential waves because youre now a parent? A post shared by Keala Kennelly . "The board hit me in the shin, it flipped again and hit me in the ribs and then it flipped again and hit me in the face.". As a founding member of the Committee for Equity in Women's Surfing, she's been one. Kennelly: Everybody was just talking about me and it was just I actually quit the tour shortly after I came out because I couldn't handle mentally and emotionally what that was like. I am an only girl with two brothers, a total daddys girl. If women's shortboarding were a song, Keala Kennelly would be the baseline. I try to be very calculated about the risks I take and try to be very realistic with myself about where my limits are. Also check out other Music Events in Honolulu, Entertainment Events in Honolulu, Parties in Honolulu. We have got 40,000 cities covered worldwide, Discover Online Events - Attend from anywhere , PAULA FUGA ft. Trishnlei & DJ Keala Kennelly MARCH 4 - O'AHU, There is no photo available at this moment, We'll find event recommendations just for you. Keala Kennelly Puts Her Son On His First Wave.So Cool, 3 Generations Of Surfers In The Water . PEOPLE: So you finally come out what was the reaction like? You have blown the glass ceiling to bits. Photo: "I traveled for a bit and had to negotiate the foam-ball. It was pretty much all Brian Kennelly had. Do you feel as though you were being watched out for during the tribute heat for Andy that day? To read the provocative profile in its entirety go to your favorite surf shop or newstand and pick up Surfer magazine volume 43 Issue #8 or click here to subscribe. The program deals with a strange young man of mysterious origin and the effect he has on a dysfunctional family of professional surfers and their community. Justine Dupont, left, and Keala Kennelly rode a large wave during Sunday's Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. Redeem Now DjKK Keala Kennelly Honolulu, United States All Popular tracks Tracks Albums Playlists Reposts DjKK Spotlight Play DjKK Shes earned her stay here on earthall 24 yearsThe hard way. That and for being a white, blond chick growing up on Kauai. There's a buzz going on around Teahupo'o at the moment that the contest could kick off tomorrow with the Women's heats. So she toughed it out. 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. Keala Kennelly spills the beans on her role in HBO's <i>John from Cincinnati</i> Registeredor Premium Member? Stream DjKK music | Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloud Limited Time Offer: Get 50% off the first year of our best annual plan for artists with unlimited uploads, releases, and insights. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. 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. The following year saw a landmark event for women surfers. Doing these things is what makes me feel truly alive. Its no surprise that Keala is also a DJ, a mixologist of sound, finding the right beats to marry for dancing crowds. It was there, while on top of a 50-foot. 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. The Republik, 1349 Kapiolani Blvd, # 30,Honolulu,HI,United States, Honolulu, United States. Period. 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. He has a B.A. JAMM AQUINO /. The crash was so severe that it earned Kennelly the Red Bull Big Wave Wipe Out of the Year award. Doing these things is what makes me feel truly alive. So, that was just, it gave me a reason to leave the tour. But Kennelly who runs AKKTIVE, a women's board shorts company is used to facing obstacles and succeeding in the face of adversity. Big Wave Award paddle week, Keala Kennelly breaks down her Wipeout of the Year, and Sky Brown heroically back on a surfboard. Instagram. I think he wanted to send me straight in but after that long paddle I wasnt going to be happy unless I caught some waves. 2021 Women's Performer Of The Year Nominees. Paige Alms, left, and Keala Kennelly. THIS IS MY OFFICIAL FB PAGE RUN BY ME :) For bookings and inquires. The best universities in the U.S. for scoring waves while getting your degree. KK: This could be the worst wipeout of my life but it didnt feel that way when it was happening. Not too many people can say that. ACHIEVEMENTS: 2016 Keala Kennelly made history once again by becoming the first female ever invited to the prestigious Eddie Aikua Big Wave Event. Keala charges so hard, shes been so inspiring to me since I was just a little grom! 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. 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. It was about 6-8ft Hawaiian (12-16ft faces) and I was definitely intimidated, but I was also stoked to be out there. How to do a Frontside Cutback With Josh Kerr, 10 Things You Should Take on Your Next Surf Road Trip, 6 Female-Founded Surfwear Brands We Tested This Summer, Jon Wayne Freeman "Charges" The Wedge, Seeks Sponsorship Deal. I took off and it kind of had a bit of bump that kept me from pulling into the barrel straight away." Rewatch "Riss", "Pentacoastal" and more of this year's s On the road with one of the most stylish surfers on this generation, These talented women offer unique perspectives on lineups around the world, Just dont come complaining to us if you plane a finger off, Not another Instagram carousel, this is the crme de la crme from our year in print. share. Later that year, Kennelly had a tow-in at Puerto Escondido that is considered to be arguably the best barrel by a female to date. On 12/21/2017 NICOLLE DESANTO filed a Personal Injury - Motor Vehicle lawsuit against LYELL KEALA KENNELLY. KK: I think it came from growing up in Kauai as a girl surrounded by nothing but strong male influences. Please login below or register here if you are not yet a member. He was gonna have to start over, so Keala's mom, free spirit that she called herself, up and split. Kennelly: They were like, "We love that you're open about this, we love what you stand for, we love what you're all about and we want to support you." You can hear the entirety of her speech below. In addition to her win in Teahupoo at the Billabong Pro, she garnered victories at the Roxy Pro in Fiji and the Turtle Bay Pro in Hawaii as well as a 3rd-place finish at the Maui Billabong Pro. Then I had a few sponsors drop me and so, that was just more confirmation that it wasn't okay. Her most notable appearances include opening for Snoop Dogg at Rain Nightclub at the Palms in Las Vegas, The Work Magazine Summer Rooftop Pool Party at The Standard in downtown Los Angeles, The Surfrider Foundation 2 Coasts 1 Ocean Event in the Hamptons and Malibu, The Primo Beer/Inertia Summer Rooftop Party opening for Y.A.H.T. It was a pretty regular looking wave. 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. "[17], Learn how and when to remove this template message, "2002 Results: Kennelly Defeats Beachley In Teahupoo Final", http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing-news/7910#.UehrN1NQ2sM, http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing-news.php?id=16579#.UehxCFNQ2sM, "Keala Kennelly Wins 2010 Nelscott Reef Big Wave Event in Lincoln City Oregon", "Keala Kennelly Wins Billabong XXL Girls Performance Award! After spending a decade ranked in the top 10 on the ASP World Championship Tour , 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. Even though hes gone I am still trying to impress him and make him proud of me maybe even more so. It got to a point where I didn't care what the cost was, I couldn't live like this. Keala Kennelly, 42, has been surfing for as long as she can remember. It was about 6-8ft Hawaiian (12-16ft faces) and I was definitely intimidated, but I was also stoked to be out there. I weigh the risk and reward now. This one seemed like a very typical wipeout, and I was completely shocked when I saw the amount of damage that was done. Keala came home from school one day and there was a "Dear John" letter for her on the bed. Keala Kennelly. Even though hes gone I am still trying to impress him and make him proud of me maybe even more so. CS: Do you think that you will alter your approach to surfing consequential waves because youre now a parent? How do you stoke this feeling if/when it subsides? 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. It was a scary one because it was a head injury, so close to my eye and so deep (to the bone). November 19, 2010 By Janna Irons. 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