Aside from this, Emma has been involved in other Round the World campaigns such as watch leader on ‘Royal and SunAlliance’, with Tracey Edwards – the Jules Verne attempt – non-stop record attempt around the world. Prior to this she skippered a number of private yachts throughout the world.

Since the end of the last Volvo Ocean Race in mid 2002, Emma has spent her time sailing professionally in a very varied field: from regattas in the Mediterranean to the local Solent circuit, both as a trimmer and driver, and including, the Maxi and IMS class in Sardinia, St Tropez and Mallorca. Most notably are - watch leader in the 2003 Fastnet aboard Hellomotto – VOR60, and co-skippering “Skandia” in the Round Brittany race with Sam Davies for Offshore Challenges as part of the Figaro circuit. Emma also competed in the Formula 18 catamaran worlds and UK nationals – the latter she won with Gavin Colby. Plus in Winter/Spring 2002/03, Emma helped in the preparation of Ellen MacArthur’s team to challenge the Jules Verne Trophy.