John Mel Wins Maiden QS at Oaxaca Pro

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Sunday, October 20, 2019

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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Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Highlights: Pro Santa Cruz Gets Underway on Day 2

Windy peaks favor airs and rail game in the opening two rounds of competition at the Pro Santa Cruz pres. by Oakley.

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Sunday, April 9, 2023

John Mel's Hard Work Rewarded With Jack's Surfboards Pro Pres. By Hydro Flask Victory

A tough end to the 2022/23' season provided John Mel the fire to come back stronger and emerged victorious for 3,000 points in Huntington

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Sunday, November 13, 2022

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

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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