Getting to Know. . . Layne Beachley
  We love Layne. And who wouldn't? She has won six consecutive World Titles and surfed the biggest wave ever ridden by a female--50 feet! Having a wave as big as a four-story building moving towards you is pretty amazing, but it's her commitment to giving back to women that impresses us most.
Her foundation, Aim For the Stars, promotes the academic, sporting, and community dreams of young women, and she's also got a new line of fashion for girls who want to feel beachy anywhere and any time.

Last song you downloaded: "Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence
Best vacation: Surf trip on a boat in the Mentawai Islands. Great surf, no phones, total freedom.
Last book you read: "E.T.101: The Cosmic Instruction Manual: An Emergency Remedial Edition" by Diana Luppi and Zoev Jho
Guilty pleasure TV show: "Family Guy"
Favorite comfort food: Chocolate
Champagne or beer (or other): Red wine or vodka
Last splurge: A leather jacket from Spain and a mountain bike for my boyfriend
Advice for beginners: Set very clear goals and never give up because it isn't as easy as it looks. Practice makes perfect.
Hero: Those that put themselves on the line to achieve greatness: Michael Schumacher, Lance Armstrong, Kelly Slater, Muhammad Ali
Worst experience in the water: A few serious injuries at Sunset, Teahupoo, and Tavarua.
Favorite rainy day activity: Watching DVDs in bed with my boyfriend.
Pet peeve: Untidiness
Who I'd cast to play me in the movie of my life: Cameron Diaz. She always looks like she's having fun and she is very outgoing.
Nail polish color: Baby pink. It goes with everything and looks good on my tanned feet.
Bathing suit or commando under your wetsuit: Depends on the situation. Both work for me!
Why I surf: Because I love it! It gives me a sense of freedom and enhances my happiness. It rinses my soul and reconnects me with Mother Nature.
Words to live by: Find a purpose in life and remain true to what you want and what you believe in. Love what you do and embrace challenges!

See more of Layne and check out her fashion line at beachley.com.au

Photo: Dan Adriatico

We asked Layne what she brings
on an everyday surf session.



Darcy Surfboard (5'10" x 17.75 x 2)
Oakley wetsuit
Bikini of my own design
Megan Gale Invisible Zinc SPF 30+
L'Occitane lip balm
Sticky Bumps surf wax and wax comb
Bottled water and Endura powder
for rapid re-hydration and recovery
Rubbing alcohol for my ears
Nivea deodorant
FCS Fin Key
Musashi Creatine bar (before a surf)
Musashi Growling Dog bar (after a surf)
Keto bars (during events)
Dry bikini and a sarong or boardies
and a singlet

Serena Brooke

Rochelle Ballard

Peggy Oki

Jen O'Brien

Julie Cox

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