Welcome to the Water Women Podcast

It all begins with an idea. The Water Women Podcast aims to share knowledge, insight, tips and tricks on what it means to be a female sailor in our niche world. Hear from professionals in the sport along with Water Women just like you. Gain insight on how to network within your sport, the opportunities available to you as young women and the experiences of being a female sailor. We are here to create a network of voices. We are here to break barriers. We are here to be united as Water Women.

We are on SPOTIFY

Chatting with the FX girls! India Gilbert and Lily Richardson take us through their sailing journeys as female high performance athletes and their campaign in the 49erFX class. We chat everything from youth sailing pathways, getting to Europe, working in an all female team and how women's sport continues to change and evolve. We hope you enjoy this first collab episode and can't wait to continue to share life advice and different experiences from amazing women in our sport.

Episode 1 - Chatting with the FX Girls

Fast to Faster is the topic of this poddy! We chat to Victorian Institute of Sport athlete, Anna Cripsey and hear all about her recent journey in transitioning from the 49er FX to the Women's IQ Foil. Listen in to hear some amazing advice, tips and tricks relating to:

  • benefits of a solo campaign

  • strength and injury management when transitioning between Olympic classes

  • goal setting and timeframes to go from beginner to international competition in 12-18months

  • tips and tricks for the girls

We hope you enjoy this episode and find Anna's journey both inspiring and motivating as a strong woman in our sport.

Episode 2 - Fast to Faster