
From her own days sleeping in a board bag to seeing Molly Picklum become the sport's biggest earner, Layne Beachley takes great satisfaction in the rise and rise of women's surfing.
Beachley's battles in and out of the water paved the way for the likes of Picklum, and contributed to the seven-time world champion being honoured with The Dawn award at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame ceremony in Melbourne on Monday night.