Smiths Beach is another great option for beginners producing left and right-hand breaks on all tides, while nearby Cat Bay provides a fun reef break close to Phillip Island’s famous wildlife attractions. Diet Coke Surf Classic (1998) Layne Beachley AO is regarded as the most successful female surfer in history. [21], Laureus World Alternative Sportsperson of the Year Award, "Surf queen Layne Beachley to call the shots on new Network Seven reality show Beach Cops", "The Howie Games: Episode 15: LAYNE BEACHLEY", "Layne and Kirk renew vows with a new ring", "Layne Beachley has tweeted about losing her wedding ring at Freshwater Beach in Sydney", "Winning approach: surf champion Layne Beachley on what drives her", "Officer (AO) of the Order of Australia in the General Division", Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia, "Beachley rides top of Australia Day honours", Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Interview of Layne by pro surfer Amee Donohoe, Laureus World Sports Award for Action Sportsperson of the Year winners, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Layne_Beachley&oldid=982930432, Recipients of the Australian Sports Medal, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Articles using sports links with data from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, 7 x World Champion 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2005 Laureus World Alternative Sportsperson of the Year Award, 2003 Teen Choice Awards Extreme Female Athlete of the Year, Australian Sports Hall of Fame (inducted 2011), This page was last edited on 11 October 2020, at 07:11. When Layne was only six years old, Valerie suffered a post-operative brain hemorrhage and died, leaving Layne and her brother to be raised by Neil. [4], Beachley announced on 10 October 2008 that she would retire due to her age. Marvel at the breathtaking beauty of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park by walking a section of the 140-kilometre Cape to Cape Walk track. 1990: 17th At the age of 16 Beachley became a professional surfer.
You’ll find plenty of top-quality surf schools for the kids at both Greenmount and at nearby Currumbin, with the latter just a short walk from the popular Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. [2] En 1999 tuvo una lesión en la rodilla, pero ganó cuatro de los 14 eventos disputados dicha temporada, obteniendo su segundo título mundial. 1989: 48th. Kahlua US Open (1998) Having spent two decades breaking down barriers in her chosen sport, she has also committed herself for making it easier for young women to achieve their goals in their chosen fields – provided, of course, they have the will and the work ethic. In 1998, Layne’s determination and focus paid off and she achieved the first of 6 consecutive world titles. Wahine Women's (1996) Bikes are another great way to take in the clifftop sights. At this point in her career, Layne embarked upon a physical training regime that would set her apart from every other woman pro of the last two decades. 1991: 12th 1996: 3rd The following year, dad informed me of my adoption, shattering my sense of belonging and igniting a flame within me.
Layne Beachley AO . Standing firm in her values with a clear vision for the future, Layne lives a life of unapologetic honesty, with humour and humility.
[3] A partir de entonces comenzó a participar en el campeonato Mundial ISA en categoría master (para mayores de 35 años). In addition to her surfing and business commitments, Layne created the Aim for the Stars Foundation in 2003 to support and help young women across Australia realize their dreams in fields as diverse as academia, sport, the arts and culture (http://www.aimforthestars.com.au/). The perfect summer holiday must include a visit to Simmo’s Ice Creamery in Dunsborough for the most famous ice-cream in the South West. My favourite surfing spot in the South West is undoubtedly Margaret River, home to an abundance of quality waves. Seven-time ASP Women's World Champion. Snapper Rocks is the epicenter of the Coast’s surf scene and is located just a few minutes’ drive from Wyndham Vacation Clubs Kirra Beach.