I figure there's no point in stressing about what's out of my control, and all I can do is make the best of what I've got. Joel Parkinson controlfigurehave Change image and share on social
I stay away from big chunks of carbs and try to keep it lean, even when I'm competing. Joel Parkinson bigcarbchunk Change image and share on social
I don't mind cold water. I mean, it's fine. Wetsuits will serve you these days; it doesn't really matter. Joel Parkinson colddayfine Change image and share on social
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 to believe in themselves. Joel Parkinson achieveattitudeconfidence share on social
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 biteexperiencefair Change image and share on social
I'm a basic steak-fish-salad kind of guy. Joel Parkinson basicfishguy Change image and share on social
You only need two waves in a heat, so I try and keep my surfs short and sweet and not too draining. Keep them intense and try and get the two best waves I can. Joel Parkinson drainheatintense Change image and share on social
As long as I'm getting waves and having fun, the results tend to take care of themselves. Joel Parkinson carefunlong Change image and share on social
My favorite meal to make is seared ahi, and my wife does the most amazing pear salad. Joel Parkinson ahiamazefavorite Change image and share on social
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 can happen for an hour. Joel Parkinson amazehappenhour Change image and share on social
