Aussie Surfer Joel Parkinson Wins Gold Coast Quiksilver Pro
March 11th 2009 09:12
Joel Parkinson (Photo-Roger Duffield)
The opening event of the 2009 ASP World Tour, which ran from 28th of Feb to 11th of March, was held up by calm conditions until the last few days. Choppy weather courtesy of Cyclone Hamish hovering off the Queensland coast provided three metre waves for the finals.
Kelly Slater (Photo-RogerDuffield)
“That first wave was a good one but I came down funny on the floater and buckled my board,” Parkinson said.
“I came in and just got energized when I heard the score and everyone on the beach really pumped me up. The crowd is awesome. From the water you can see the crowd on the hill and all along Coolangatta and even down Kirra Point. I could hear them roaring – it was amazing,” he said.
“These are the best waves so far during my time in Australia. I am really glad with everything. Second Place for me is an amazing result. I will just keep trying to do the same thing at the next event."
The peak womens surfing event, the Roxy Pro, was won by Australias Stephanie Gilmore, who defeated Hawaii’s Melanie Bartels in the final. Highlights of the Quiksilver Pro and Roxy Pro can be seen at www.quiksilverpro.com.au
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