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Tasmanian ILCA

Sail Our Way *The Fabulous Female Sailor*

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Sat 30 May 2026 12:00 - 16:00
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Registrations for this event are closed.

Tasmanian ILCA proudly support the Australian Sailing She Sails initiative – a national program designed to encourage and celebrate female participation in sailing.

Welcoming & supportive environment – build confidence, learn new skills, make lifelong friendships

On and off the water – because girls love hanging out together, sailing together, and growing together

Meet Your Experts

Kellie Wilkie – *Two-time Olympic Physiotherapist (London 2012, Rio 2016)*
Managing Director of BODYSYSTEM with over 20 years of experience. Kellie has managed elite athletes across multiple Olympic campaigns and is passionate about translating elite-level knowledge to all female athletes. She'll lead a frank, interactive discussion on menstrual cycles, energy management, and how to communicate female-specific needs in a male-dominated sport.

💪Taylor WilczyskiExercise Physiologist & Level 2 Strength & Conditioning Coach
Taylor specialises in injury prevention and performance optimisation for athletes. Taylor's practical session (wear activewear!) will give you exercises you can take straight to the boat—whether you're cruising, racing, or coaching.

⛵️Amelia CattWorld #1 ranked sailor, World Cup silver medallist & High Performance Coach
Amelia has represented Australia at World Cup events across Europe, won silver at the Hempel World Cup Allianz Regatta, and achieved a career-high world ranking of #1. A two-time Tasmanian Female Sailor of the Year, she now coaches the next generation as the Tasmanian State Performance Pathways Advisor and serves as an AIS Thrive with Pride Lead Ambassador. She has previously presented "Sail Our Way" sessions and will lead your cross-training, on-water boat work, and pathways Q&A.


Agenda

Time

Session

Lead

12-1pm

Menstrual cycle, energy

& female-specific communication

Kellie Wilkie

1-1.45pm

Lunch + 1:1 Q&A with Kellie

1.45-2.30pm

Injury prevention & performance

(practical – wear activewear!)

Taylor Wilczyski

2.30-4pm

Cross-training, boat work & pathways Q&A

Amelia Catt


 

Places are limited. We can't wait to see you there.

 

There's a place for you at ILCA Tas

Whether you want to:

  • Try sailing for the first time

  • Return to the water

  • Hang out with awesome girls who love sailing

  • Volunteer and help out

  • Push your racing to the next level

You belong here.