Tack Your Performance™ for female sailors
Built for your physiology. Not adapted from male training.
A premium 1:1 performance programme for women who sail, built around real sailing life: long seasons, travel, offshore legs and race days.
Limited spaces. After you apply, we map out next steps together on a private call.
You train hard. You adapt fast. You push through conditions most people will never experience.
- So why does your energy drop mid-season?
- Why does recovery get slower, not better?
- Why does performance feel inconsistent, even when you’re doing everything right?
Female sailors don’t underperform because of mindset. They underperform because most performance programmes aren’t built for female physiology.
Most performance advice is built on male physiology
Women have different
- Hormones
- Stress response and cortisol output
- Recovery timelines
- Mineral and nutrient demands
Forcing male protocols can look like
- Energy crashes
- Slower recovery and more soreness
- Stubborn body composition changes
- Hormonal disruption
- Sleep and anxiety issues
- Loss of confidence on the water
Not because you’re weak. Because the strategy is wrong.
What Tack Your Performance™ improves
We measure the internal markers that drive your output, especially under stress, fatigue, travel and long seasons. Then we build a plan that works at sea.
- Sustained energy across long days on the water
- Faster recovery between training blocks and racing
- Nervous system resilience under pressure
- Stable energy and metabolic efficiency
- Hormonal stability
- Mental clarity, focus and decision-making
We don’t guess. We don’t generalise. We measure, support and optimise.
Apply nowHow it works
A navigation system, not a rigid plan. It adapts as conditions change.
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Intake
A full health and performance intake: your sailing schedule, your goals, and how your body is responding right now.
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Test
Five at-home functional tests:
- Minerals and heavy metals (hair)
- Gut health, yeast and vitamins (urine)
- Omega-3, vitamin D and inflammation (finger prick)
- Food sensitivities (finger prick)
- Hormones, adrenal stress and thyroid (saliva and blood spot)
Tests are processed by accredited functional medicine labs. Full instructions and support included. How long results take depends on where you are and the lab.
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Interpret
We go through your results together, tied directly to performance: energy, recovery, hormones and decision-making on the water.
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Coach
Your 12-week intensive starts once your results are in: a private call every two weeks, with messaging support in between.
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Complete
Protocols are introduced in phases, around your training, racing and travel. Support continues beyond the 12 weeks to help you complete your protocol.
The frameworks behind it
The Vital Compass
Fuel, hydration, recovery and movement, adjusted for sailing life, not gym life.
Inner Fortitude Framework
Nervous system regulation for high-pressure environments where adrenaline is constant and rest is limited.
The Clarity Toolkit
Cut through wellness noise with targeted, evidence-based decisions. No guesswork, no overwhelm.
Sailor Strength & Resilience
Support for endurance, mobility and injury risk, so your body keeps up with your role.
What sailors say
“Working with Belle was a game changer for my performance.
I have a really unpredictable sailing schedule, but she kept me consistent, accountable, and supported the whole way. What surprised me most was how small changes to my nutrition and routine created real, measurable improvements in my energy and performance.
I felt less groggy, more energised, and finally understood what my body actually needed to perform.
As a sailor, having someone who truly understands the demands of offshore life (travel, stress, sleep, nutrition) made all the difference.”
“Belle completely changed how I fuel for performance.
After testing, she created a plan tailored specifically to me and my needs, especially as a vegetarian working on boats, where food can be inconsistent. She sent me offshore with a clear, structured plan for meals, snacks, and hydration that was easy to follow and actually worked.”
“Belle prepped me perfectly for my race.
I felt strong the entire time, stayed energised, and even after finishing, I had only lost 1kg, reduced body fat, and gained muscle mass. I’ve never come out of something like that feeling this good.”
Led by someone who lives this life
I’m a professional sailor and Integrative Health Practitioner. I’ve raced offshore and inshore on big boats and delivered yachts around the world. I know irregular schedules, offshore limitations, travel stress, long seasons and pressure environments from the inside.
This programme exists because I saw too many capable women blaming themselves for systems that were never designed for them.
Belinda Henry, Professional Sailor and Certified Integrative Health Practitioner
Read my storyWho this is for
Women who:
- Want consistent performance, not short bursts
- Feel their recovery or energy slipping
- Are tired of generic advice
- Want data-driven support that fits real sailing life
- Are in a high-pressure crew or race environment
- Are ready to invest in performance longevity
Working on a superyacht or charter vessel and focused on your health rather than racing? The Crew Vitality Method is built for you.
Questions sailors ask
Who is Tack Your Performance for?
Female sailors who want consistent energy, faster recovery and hormonal stability across long seasons, travel and racing. It suits women in high-pressure crew or race environments who want data-driven support rather than generic advice.
How much does it cost?
Pricing is discussed on a private call after you apply, so we can make sure the programme fits your goals and your season.
How long is the programme?
It begins as a 12-week intensive once your lab results are in, with a private call every two weeks. Support continues beyond the 12 weeks to help you complete your protocol.
How does lab testing work if I’m travelling or offshore?
Five at-home functional tests:
- Minerals and heavy metals (hair)
- Gut health, yeast and vitamins (urine)
- Omega-3, vitamin D and inflammation (finger prick)
- Food sensitivities (finger prick)
- Hormones, adrenal stress and thyroid (saliva and blood spot)
Tests are processed by accredited functional medicine labs. Most are simple at-home samples, not blood draws, with full instructions and support. Shipping and processing times depend on where you are and the lab, so we plan testing around your season and travel.
What’s the difference between Tack Your Performance and the Crew Vitality Method?
Tack Your Performance is a performance programme built for female sailors: racing, offshore campaigns and training. The Crew Vitality Method is for yacht crew working on superyachts and charter vessels who want to restore their energy and health on board. Both are built on functional lab testing.
Is this medical treatment?
No. I’m a Certified Integrative Health Practitioner, not a doctor, and I don’t diagnose or treat disease. The work is coaching and education based on your lab data, and it sits alongside your doctor’s care, not in place of it.
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