John Mel's Dream Of Competing In The O'Neill Cold Water Classic Awaits

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Sunday, November 13, 2022

One of Santa Cruz's own, Mel, grew up witnessing some of surfing's iconic history at Steamer Lane and now has a chance to be a part of it.

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Sunday, January 30, 2022 Runamuck Photography

John Mel Claims First QS Win on Home Soil at SLO CAL Open Pismo Beach

Mel overcame an in-form Levi Slawson to earn his second-career QS win and first on the California coast. RunAmuck Photography

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Friday, January 28, 2022

SLO CAL Open Pismo Beach: John Mel's Heavy Buzzer-Beater

A heart-heavy buzzer-beater sent Mel into the Round of 16 at the event presented by French Hospital Medical Center.

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Thursday, November 7, 2019

Highlights: Competitors Overpower Testy Conditions in Barbados

The Thomo QS 1,000 and Live Like Zander Junior Pro fired into action at Soup Bowl with impressive performances across the board.

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Sunday, October 20, 2019

John Mel Wins Maiden QS at Oaxaca Pro

The Santa Cruz, California, native charged through heavy Playa Zicatela conditions and emerged victorious at the Oaxaca Pro pres. by Corona.

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