You tell your kids that no matter what, you set your goals and you go for them. Whatever it is you achieve, never give up. You want your kids to have that good attitude, the confidence, and the will power… — Joel Parkinson Copy Share Image
You have to prepare yourself physically as much as possible for a bad wipeout. — Joel Parkinson Copy Share Image
As soon as I get bored, I start missing the kids, so I dont let myself get bored. I just go surfing. — Joel Parkinson Copy Share Image
I stay away from big chunks of carbs and try to keep it lean, even when Im competing. — Joel Parkinson Copy Share Image
I stay away from big chunks of carbs and try to keep it lean, even when I'm competing. — Joel Parkinson Copy Share Image
I think we want to make the sport bigger and better and leave a good legacy for the next generation that comes through. — Joel Parkinson Copy Share Image
As soon as I get bored, I start missing the kids, so I don't let myself get bored. I just go surfing. — Joel Parkinson Copy Share Image
It definitely takes a fair bit of experience to know what's the right kind of wave and which is the wrong wave. — Joel Parkinson Copy Share Image
You only need two waves in a heat, so I try and keep my surfs short and sweet and not too draining. Keep them… — Joel Parkinson Copy Share Image
Anything can happen at Pipeline; it's one of those waves where the most amazing wave can come through in one minute, and then nothing… — Joel Parkinson Copy Share Image
Having so many close calls in my career, it was such an awesome feeling to get that first world title. — Joel Parkinson Copy Share Image
