When I enjoy my surfing, I get good results, and I've always had fun in South Africa. — 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
