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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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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The Santa Cruz, California, native charged through heavy Playa Zicatela conditions and emerged victorious at the Oaxaca Pro pres. by Corona.
Windy peaks favor airs and rail game in the opening two rounds of competition at the Pro Santa Cruz pres. by Oakley.
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
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.
Mel overcame an in-form Levi Slawson to earn his second-career QS win and first on the California coast. RunAmuck Photography