It's no surprise that Keala is also a DJ, a mixologist of sound, finding the right beats to marry for dancing crowds. I dont care if I am the woman that rides the biggest wave of the year, I dont allow myself to feel pressured to go out on a big day just because another woman paddled out. "I beat all the best men in the world to win the wipeout of the year," she says while laughing. Eventually I got caught inside and pummeled by a set which shook me up and probably scared the crap out of my dad. 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. Doing these things is what makes me feel truly alive. I hope you enjoyed the show , Watch This Story: A Huge Shock for Surfing Fans Before Vans Pipeline From Kelly Slater and John John Florence. 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). I am supposed to be invisible. Late last week, Kennelly officially claimed the Womens Big Wave World Title for her incredible performance at the 2018 Jaws Challenge in Maui. Winners of the first-ever Red Bull Magnitude have been announced and it's Keala Kennelly taking out the women's big wave event. By: Matt Lorelli, The Great Salt Lake is dying. 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Kennelly: I think for me just going through life, living inauthentically was so hard, and coming out was so scary but when I actually finally did come out, it was one of the most freeing feelings in my life. Eventually I got caught inside and pummeled by a set which shook me up and probably scared the crap out of my dad. Make sure to enable it in your browser. In a very real sense, this could have been, quite literally, The End of the Road, had the incident at Teahupoo played out differently. That may have thrown me off and made me have to draw a higher line than I would have liked. CS: I recently met a gentleman who had a daughter that he named after you because of your courage and strength. Celebrate with an energized evening of music and merriment featuring a concert by Paula Fuga & Trishnlei, and special DJ sets by Keala Kennelly! Stay tuned with the most relevant events happening around you. 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. So, it's worth it. 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? "[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! New Chairlift At Quebec . Subscribe to our free newsletter and stay up-to-date with the latest from tweet. Keala Kennelly, winner of the inaugural Red Bull Magnitude Women's Big-Wave Contest, took off at a North Shore outer reef during this winter's competition. I have taken much heavier wipeouts that have torn ligaments and kept me out of the water for months. And yet I see and feel and love exactly the same things you assholes do. If it looks dangerous to me and I am not feeling it I dont go. When it was over though, I felt good and triumphant and my dad and I paddled back to the beach high-fiving and laughing. E.g. Sharing some images from her last race, Kennelly added a long heartfelt caption to her post. If it looks dangerous to me and I am not feeling it I dont go. SURFER has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Or is this something very personal for you that also happens to impact womens surfing? Explaining her point, she used her pictures from the event as an example. person at heart with a curious mind, Aaradhana is someone who is always up for Not being in my son's life as much as I would like to be has been one of the most painful sacrifices I have had to make for the sport that I love." . Moller and. It's treacherous and exhilarating all at once, and sort of "feels like trying to outrun a dragon," surfer Keala Kennelly says. As for Andy he is always with me. I left the tour because, emotionally and mentally, I just couldn't handle it but I also got this really amazing opportunity to go do acting on an HBO TV series (2007's John from Cincinnati) for a year. Getting ready for the Countdown Series events in Australia, Carissa Moore on the women's return to Teahupo'o and BWA Wipeout Week. Kennelly, 43, who's been called "the best female surfer on Earth," has long been known for her fearless approach to waves that few (if any) other women would attempt to catch. The wipeout award. "It was a pretty regular looking wave. I have taken much heavier wipeouts that have torn ligaments and kept me out of the water for months. And every so often, the dragon catches up to you. [5], In 2011, Kennelly chased one of the biggest swells to ever hit Teahupoo. CS: I think this scar may officially be your greatest Badge of Courage. Andy and Bruce Irons were like my brothers growing up, so I had a lot to prove in order to impress those guys. 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. The following excerpt is from Matt Georges Surfer magazine profile of Keala Kennelly. Keala Kennelly, Actress: John from Cincinnati. WSL is best experienced with Javascript! Keala came home from school one day and there was a Dear John letter for her on the bed. 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. The wipeout was so forceful that the board practically "ripped [her leg] out of the hip socket," she says. 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. As unlucky as I was to collide with the reef face first, all things considered I am pretty lucky. 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! Keala Kennelly (born August 13, 1978) is a professional surfer, DJ, and actress from Kauai, Hawaii. CS: The Hawaiian meaning of your name is the path or the road. Andrea Moller, Keala Kennelly, Justine Dupont, Emily Erickson, Makani Adric and Paige Alms were the six women who competed alongside 34 male invitees. 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. Keala Kennelly retired from the ASP Women's World Tour in 2007, citing a lack of critical waves to keep her interested. After getting barreled, she was pushed down to Teahupoo's notoriously shallow reef and received a severe gash to the side of her face. Kennelly turned professional at the age of 17 and soon began surfing in the World Qualifying Series (WQS). KK: I remember a time when I must have been about seven or eight years old. 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. Subscribe to The event witnessed one of the most unexpected plot twists when a lifeguard swooped into the tournament during his break and won the prize, along with millions of fans, with his exceptional skills. On 25th January 2023, Keala Kennelly shared the news of her retirement from the professional surfing world. Early on, her mom split. 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. 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 Shes taken horrible wipeouts; a two-wave hold-down in Tahiti. 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. With her pain increasing, Kennelly eventually opted to undergo an operation on her hip last May. Photo: "It threw me straight into the reef before I even realized what happened." It was a scary one because it was a head injury, so close to my eye and so deep (to the bone). She is an actress, known for John from Cincinnati (2007), Blue Crush (2002) and Beyond the Break (2006). Was This One of the Best Days Ever Seen at a California Beach Break? In 2016, a women's division was added to the Mavericks contest, though unsurfable conditions led to its postponement. He was gonna have to start over, so Kealas mom, free spirit that she called herself, up and split. And on November 4, 2010, just days after losing one of her best friends and heroes, Andy Irons . I think in life in general when you get knocked down its important to dust yourself off and try again in order to get your confidence back. 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. Kennelly maintained a spot in the top 10 of the ASP rankings through 2007, with numerous top finishes and groundbreaking female performances. Or does this just make you want to charge harder after surviving it? Keala came home from school one day and there was a "Dear John" letter for her on the bed. Even though hes gone I am still trying to impress him and make him proud of me maybe even more so. Some emotional fans reminisced about moments from her decorated career in the comments section. One such surfer is Keala Kennelly, who marked the end of her professional surfing career with this tournament. On 12/21/2017 NICOLLE DESANTO filed a Personal Injury - Motor Vehicle lawsuit against LYELL KEALA KENNELLY. 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. Despite the harassment, the committee succeeded. Its day seven for hospital workers on strike on Maui and Lanai. Keala Kennelly air dropped to the bottom of a 40-foot bomb, losing her feet halfway down and disappearing into the abyss. 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. My name is Keala Kennelly and I have a story that no man wants to hear. 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. 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. KK: When Andys wife Lyndie named Andys son Andy Axel Irons I thought that was perfect. CS: Where does your fire and determination come from? But Kennelly who runs AKKTIVE, a women's board shorts company is used to facing obstacles and succeeding in the face of adversity. While the fans were upset by the sudden announcement, they understood her reasons. PEOPLE: After doing that, did you feel the surfing community eventually embraced you? DJ Keala Kennedy performs at the GBK Pre-ESPY Event at Luxe On Rodeo Drive on July 11, 2017 in Beverly Hills. send. Chasing a big swell, getting a big barrel, out-doing my personal best, then I am good for a little while. PEOPLE: Considering your experiences, do you have advice or any words of encouragement for anyone who might be nervous about coming out? CS: Do you think that you will alter your approach to surfing consequential waves because youre now a parent? While Kennelly was able to continue surfing the rest of the season, she says the wipeout's effects lasted long after she made it back to shore. 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. RELATED VIDEO: Ultimate Surfer's Jesse Palmer Says Despite Being an Athlete Learning to Surf Was a Challenge. It was no easy road, especially since she had to raise herself as a boy. Thank you for signing up. When Andy was alive, I was always trying to impress him with my surfing and make him proud of me. 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? I feel like I honor Andy more to let that name belong to his only son. When my dad looked up and saw me coming around the corner smiling his eyes got big like saucers. Three days later while riding in a memorial heat for Andy Irons during the Billabong Pro Men's WCT, Kennelly suffered a massive facial injury. 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. Kennelly is a professional surfer who has appeared as herself in several films, including Blue Crush and Side Slip. I weigh the risk and reward now. pin. Do you keep this in mind when taking on such challenges? And then there's Keala Kennelly. "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. Also check out other Music Events in Honolulu, Entertainment Events in Honolulu, Parties in Honolulu. She is now pursuing car SURFERs Newsletter to receive stories like this straight to your inbox. LOG IN | Not a Premium Member? SURFER Magazine. 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. I took off and it had a bit of bump that kept me from pulling into the barrel straight away. Home Culture Chasing the Swell: An Interview with Surfer Keala Kennelly Culture Chasing the Swell: An Interview with Surfer Keala Kennelly KK: I remember a time when I must have been about seven or eight years old. The deep, pulsating beat beneath the melody that keeps the tempo; the feeling of a heart beat pushing through a cacophony of noise. Keala Kennelly is a professional surfer, DJ, and actress from Kauai, Hawaii. Keala Kennelly (@kealakennelly) July 23, 2015 And not even 11-time world champion Kelly Slater could keep his jaw from dropping. Welcome to Unofficial Networks's European Union Experience. On 25th January 2023, Keala Kennelly shared the news of her retirement from the professional surfing world. There's a buzz going on around Teahupo'o at the moment that the contest could kick off tomorrow with the Women's heats. Keala Kennelly (born 1977), American surfer. 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. Why is it important to get back up and keep charging? Photo: "I traveled for a bit and had to negotiate the foam-ball. The confidence I have in myself does subside sometimes and I doubt myself. Kennelly was the first woman to ever earn an invite as a non-alternate at the end of 2016 . /PRNewswire/ -- Keala Kennelly has redefined women's surfing. Like brothers, they were her only peer role models. shares. 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. KK: I think it came from growing up in Kauai as a girl surrounded by nothing but strong male influences. 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. 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 is an actress, known for John from Cincinnati (2007), Blue Crush (2002) and Beyond the Break (2006). Peter "Joli" Wilson explains just what made the 2005 Billabong Pro Tahiti such a special moment in surfing history. And it is my hope that I am going to inspire other LGBT athletes that are suffering in silence to live your truth.. So, it's really nice to see that attitude change. The Hawaiian big wave surfer, 40, fulfilled her longtime dream and won the first world surfing title of her career My dad helped call me into a couple of six footers (probably the biggest waves I had ridden in my life at that point) and after kicking out, I would paddle back out smiling. HBO: JFC Cast & Crew: Keala Kennelly Surfer Mag: Keala Kennelly-The Naked Truth IMDB: Keala Kennelly My son Kekoa got to meet Andy's son Axel at Pinetrees yesterday. Paige Alms got obliterated by a warping mass of water. "That was a real turning point for me," says Kennelly, now 38. Period. Kennelly: It makes me really happy that athletes are not having a struggle as I did. The fact that womens surfing gets to benefit from me trying to feed my passion is a really nice bonus and I am more than happy to help. CS: Do you think that you will alter your approach to surfing consequential waves because youre now a parent? Keala skated over death on the largest day, but Teahupoo exacted its payment nevertheless, branding the right side of her face with its teeth during the tribute heat for Andy Irons, before the Teahupoo Pro 2011 final. Keala got teased a lot for that. This one seemed like a very typical wipeout, and I was completely shocked when I saw the amount of damage that was done. PEOPLE: You came out as a lesbian in the surfing community nearly two decades ago, can you tell us what that experience was like for you? In a spaceship. All alone. 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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. Andrea Moller made it two-thirds of the way down her wave before hitting a bump and cartwheeling. [jwplayer fXVCPuS5-t2dCqACG], Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. How do you stoke this feeling if/when it subsides? 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. Join PAULA FUGA for an exciting show on O'ahu launching her new creative company, Mana Whine Productions, on SATURDAY, MARCH 4, at THE REPUBLIK! Keala Kennelly Pushes Her Son Into His First Wave 5,648 views Dec 8, 2014 22 Dislike Share Save 533DZ Foundation 167 subscribers Keala Kennelly comes home to family on Kauai and pushes. 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