Joel's J-Bay Champion » Parko's triumph

On his way to defeating Bobby Martinez to reach the final ... Joel Parkinson© 2009 - Kelly Cestari/ASP/CI via Getty Images

JOEL Parkinson looked unhurried as he claimed his second title at the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay. Joel said, "It was one of those sweet victories knowing it was ten years ago I first won here. Taking off from 'Boneyards' Parkinson wasted no time smashing a 9.47 on his opening wave. The wave exhibited the Australian’s unparalleled mastery of the Jeffreys Bay lineup, a symphony of beautiful forehand arcs and committed barrel riding.


I knew the waves were dying down towards the end of the day and it was going to be important to get on the board early in Final, Parkinson said. I’ve been sitting up the point at Boneyards for most of the event and trying to find the ones that would run all the way down the point – that one was no different. As I stood up I had a really nice line on it and I tried to make the most of it. Turned out to be a crucial part of the heat
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