Brett Beyer

Brett .J. Beyer (born 26 July 1966) is an Australian international sailing coach and world champion sailor.

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Biography

Beyer was born in Sydney, the youngest of three boys. He studied Sport Science at Wollongong University in 1985-1989.

Beyer is known for a high standard of sportsmanship and athleticism, putting in many hours in practice sailing sessions and running innovative coaching programs. Beyer has achieved much success in the World Laser Masters Championship with seven gold medals, two silver and one bronze in the Apprentice division since 2001. Brett Beyer has produced a level 2 coaching course on CD with an emphasis on the physiology involved in competitive sailing. Brett has also contributed to ISAF Olympic Solidarity Courses.

Brett has worked closely with premier sailing apparel manufacturer, Zhik, since its inception. "I wanted Brett on the Zhik team when we first founded the business", said Brian Conolly. "I knew he would provide us with the most analytical mind in the business. His feedback on product design has helped lead us to some great innovations. He is also a most brilliant coach and highly regarded on the world circuit."

From 2000 he has spent a considerable part of his time internationally coaching the Olympic elite. Beyer has been working with Singapore Olympic Laser team since 2003 and helped them secure Olympic representation in the Laser and Laser Radial class for both the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games. He is now working for Korean Sailing Federation up to 2012 Olympics coaching the top Laser sailor who is expected to be a top performer in the London Olympics.

Beyer's first major success as club, state, national and junior world champion in the Cherub class in 1983. He has been honoured as lifelong member with a prestigious Sydney Sailing Club. Since 2000 he has been thrice nominated as "yachtman of the year". In 2007, he was nominated as Master athlete of the year. In 2010 he won his seventh world title.[1]

Laser/ Masters States results

Laser State Championships results

Laser Master World Championships

Notes

  1. ^ Di Pearson

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