winning, however, inner fires
ignited, and eventually they
joined the Long Island Sound
Optimist Team, gaining access
to the benefits of world class
coaching. That phase of theircareers peaked with Carmen
first and Emma second in the
2015 Girls Nationals, 1 point
apart. The next phase opened
as they aged out of Optis and,
“Our parents weren’t goingOn the water, Emma wears a red
cap and Carmen black. When
taking to the International 470,
Emma—slightly heavier and
taller—was ideal for crewing.
PHOTO: SAILING ENERGY
About turning
two skippers
into a team:
“There is a
foundation of
trust built on
knowing that
we have two
skippers in
the boat.”