Watch: Mitch Parko Steals Joel Parko's Board After Drop In

Former world surf champion Joel Parkinson got a rude shock when he tried to drop in on none other than his own nephew at the world famous Snapper Rocks break and losing his board in the process.

Joel Parkinson has just announced he'll be retiring at the Billabong Pipe Masters.

World Champ. Triple Crown Winner. Pipe Master. Style Master.

Joel Parkinson has achieved just about everything you could want to in surfing, and today he announced that he’s hanging up the jersey to fuel the fire with other adventures.

After 20 wild years as one of surfing’s all-time greats, the legend is announcing his retirement at J-Bay – the place where he nabbed his first CT win as an 18-year-old wildcard back in 1999.

20+ years, 12 tour wins, 4 runner-up placings, & 1 hard-fought world title - Here’s a look back at his incredible career, including the day he broke the news to his mates, Mick Fanning & Mark Occhilupo.

This isn’t the end, it’s a new beginning.

Thank you Joel Parkinson. Cheers to an amazing career!

La Belle Hossegor

La Belle Hossegor from Darkline productions

La Graviere (Hossegor) Warm Ups
John John Florence
Kolohe Andino
Owen Wright
Jordy Smith
Gabriel Medina
Joel Parkinson
Ross Williams
Edited: Darkline Productions (Oscar Valencia)
Music: Herve Vilard - Capri C´est Fini

Surf, Dive & Ski | Your Kind of Xmas

Surf, Dive & Ski | Your Kind of Xmas from: Stefan José

Joel Parkinson shares his predictions for the WSL's

Former World Champion Joel Parkinson shares his predictions for the WSL's final event, the #PipeMasters

Joel Parkinson shares his predictions for the WSL's

Former World Champion Joel Parkinson shares his predictions for the WSL's final event, the #PipeMasters

Joel Parkinson shares his predictions for the WSL's

Former World Champion Joel Parkinson shares his predictions for the WSL's final event, the #PipeMasters

Remember October in Nazare

Kelly Slater, Joel Parkinson, Andrew Cotton, Garrett McNamara, Joao De Macedo, Sylvio Mancusi and Eric Rebiere surfing big waves in Praia do Norte Nazare during the month of October.
Video from Garrett McNamara.

SURF SESSION WITH KELLY SLATER – SEBASTIEN ZIETZ & MORE A NORTH POINT

The west side just keeps delivering with Kelly Slater, Seabastian Zietz, Joel Parkinson, Ricardo Christie, Julian Wilson, Freddy P, Tom Whitaker, Glenn Hall and Dino Adrian scoring North Point, the Box and Supers. And a couple of specials from Jack Robinson.