Adam Melling wins the Vans World Cup of Surfing at Sunset Beach

Adam Melling putting his rail on the line for the win at Sunset. (Photo: ASP)

It was old school versus new school at Sunset as guys like Adam Melling, Ace Buchan and Kiren Perrow fought off the charge from the young guns like Perth Stanlick, Gabriel Medina and Sebastien Ziets. When the VOG (Volcanic Smoke Mist apparently.) had settled though, it was Melling who came out on top and took the win, confirming his place on the World Tout for 2013 in the process. Ziets made his second final in the Vans Triple Crown, putting him way out in front for the title and earning him a wildcard for Pipeline. Travis Logie made it to the Round of 32 and Jordy Smith got one round further to the Quarter Finals.

Cold Water Classic Wrap up - New Zealand

The land of the long white cloud. I had nothing but good times in New Zealand and really hope to go back. With the Rugby World Cup there this year it was probably a good move to have the Cold Water Classic, by O"neill, head there for the beginning of 2011.

Adam Melling claims victory. (Photo: ASP)

Shaun Joubert was the highest placed of the Saffers, but it was the top ranked surfers from the tour who did the damage. Adam Melling, who narrowly lost to Jordy at Jbay last year, took the victory and a lead in the Cold Water Classic league, for the big paycheck of 50'000 Dollars.

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