Posts Tagged ‘Santa Cruz’

John “Jondor” Mel Spreads his Wings in Santa Cruz

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

It’s looking like the age old adage is holding true: The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Little John “Jondor” Mel, the son of Santa Cruz big wave warrior Peter “The Condor” Mel, has been on quite the tear lately…

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Once his toes defrost from all that chilly Northern California water, they get happy in a heartbeat.

Sanuk Squad Dominates La Seva Beach Surf Contest on July 4th!

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Nothing quite says Happy 4th of July like a local surf contest…

This past 4th, Sanuk sponsored the 26th Annual La Selva Beach Surf contest in Santa Cruz, California. The event ran solid with fun, head high peaks allowing for some high performance surfing. Freeline Design Surfshop and SkullCandy got in on the action and provided extra promotional support. Let’s see who had their game right…

Little legend, Wyatt Barrabee, took top honors in  the Grom division. The prestigious Pro Am division was won by Sanuk teamrider Tyler Fox. Sanuks own Marketing Manager James Crush claimed the Open division with authority.

Boom! That. Just. Happened. Sanuk squad holding it down!


Pro Am:

1st Place: Tyler Fox

2nd Place: Ashton Medely

3rd Place: Brad Fox

Grom Division:

1st Place: Wyatt Barrabee

2nd Place: Deva Kane

3rd Place: Carlos Carpenter

Open Division:

1st Place: James Crush

2nd Place: Dougie Hofkins

3rd Place: Sheldon Oyao

Sanuk Team Rider Tyler Fox Claims Big Win in Santa Cruz

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

The Pacific Wave Spring Fling is a grassroots surf contest held up in chilly Santa Cruz, California. The surf was freezing, but Tyler Fox put on red hot performance. Not even the coldest elements of the Pacific Northwest could hold Sanuk Team rider Tyler Fox back as he surfed his way to the top of the podium. Congrats Tyler! Brrrrr- Bundle up!

photos via: www.santacruzsurfshots.com/

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