Comments on: Beyond the Singlet: Joel Parkinson’s Impact on South Africa

By: Eduardo Sales

Eduardo Sales — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:12:37 +0000

Good stuff Parker.. It would be nice if you would win this year in South Africa, I bet that family would be even happier seeing that.
Good luck

By: Tim Kay

Tim Kay — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:08:20 +0000

I think every surfer who travels needs to take notice
To help out and realise your in another persons country
10 to you doesn’t mean tto much but in the hands of a poor person it means the world
Most surfers wouldn’t have a clue how to travel with respect
Good to see an aussie that does
Well done Joel
Good luck for the title

By: Ryan Pfaff

Ryan Pfaff — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:44:26 +0000

This is a great story. Good to see people giving back to the local communities that host the ASP events. Well done, Parko!

By: Marcelo Praxedes

Marcelo Praxedes — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:31:56 +0000

He’s a very nice guy and humble! Good luck Joel !

By: Cheryl Richards

Cheryl Richards — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:45:24 +0000

What a beautiful human Joel Parkinson is. I will never forget the kindness and love he extended to my daughter Lily at the Haleiwa Pro last year. He is a cut above and we send best wishes and love to he and his family. Love the Richards family, Jim, Cheryl and Lily

By: Robert

Robert — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:45:30 +0000

Joel Parkinson is a class act. I hope he wins it all this year, too.

By: Patrick Murphy

Patrick Murphy — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:36:26 +0000

I liked Joel as a surfer already, even ride his model JS in the winter here. I like him even more now! Well done Joel!

By: SAM CLARKE

SAM CLARKE — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:03:23 +0000

Good work Parker. There should be more stories like this come out of the world tour.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:43:58 +0000

Now this is a wonderful story, the other surfers including those who travel to South Africa should use this story as an example of true Aloha. Good for you Joel and good luck in winning this event.