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Born to an un-wed 17 year old Scottish mother and Adopted into a beach loving family at 6 weeks old.
The only surfer to have won 6 consecutive world titles, male or female. Holds the women's record for winning 7 world titles.
The first woman to successfully ride a 50 foot wave off the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii.
Layne's partner is INXS guitarist and saxophonist Kirk Pengilly.
Layne has her own women's performance/ leisure brand called Beachley Athletic available nationally through selected Kmart stores.
Founded The Layne Beachley Aim For The Stars Foundation and is also an ambassador for The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Day Of Difference, Planet Ark, Tourism NSW and the Australia Day Council.
Along with Russell Crowe Layne was named an honorary Sydney Ambassador to the United States of America.
Sponsored by Oakley Sunglasses, Wyndham Vacation Resorts, Darcy Surfboards, Maitland Toyota, Musashi and Kiehl's
Stages the richest and largest women's stand alone World Championship Tour surf event in the world- The Beachley Classic.