Stevie Morrison
Encyclopedia
Stephen James Morrison (born November 25, 1978, Eastbourne
) is a successful British Yachtsman who has enjoyed success in a classes from the International Cadet
to the 49er
. He is the son of Phil Morrison
, the British
Yacht Designer.
Together with team mate Ben Rhodes
Morrison became the 2007 World Champion in the d49er
boat. In 2008 they won the silver medal in the same event, behind the Australia
ns Nathan Outteridge
and Ben Austin
, while in 2006 they won the bronze medal. That same year Morrison won the European 49er title.
European Championships
Other achievements
Eastbourne
Eastbourne is a large town and borough in East Sussex, on the south coast of England between Brighton and Hastings. The town is situated at the eastern end of the chalk South Downs alongside the high cliff at Beachy Head...
) is a successful British Yachtsman who has enjoyed success in a classes from the International Cadet
Cadet
A cadet is a trainee to become an officer in the military, often a person who is a junior trainee. The term comes from the term "cadet" for younger sons of a noble family.- Military context :...
to the 49er
49er (dinghy)
The 49er is a double handed twin trapeze skiff type sailing dinghy. The two crew work on different roles with the helm making many tactical decisions, as well as steering, and the crew doing most of the sail control. The design, by Julian Bethwaite, the son of Frank Bethwaite , is revolutionary...
. He is the son of Phil Morrison
Phil Morrison (yachts)
Phil Morrison is a British boat designer and racer rendered notable by the success of his many designs in many classes since 1967 as well as his own distinguished yacht racing career.He was born in Eastbourne, England....
, the British
United Kingdom
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Yacht Designer.
Together with team mate Ben Rhodes
Ben Rhodes (sailor)
Ben Christopher Rhodes is a British sailor.Together with team mate Stevie Morrison Rhodes became the 2007 World Champion in the 49er boat...
Morrison became the 2007 World Champion in the d49er
49er (dinghy)
The 49er is a double handed twin trapeze skiff type sailing dinghy. The two crew work on different roles with the helm making many tactical decisions, as well as steering, and the crew doing most of the sail control. The design, by Julian Bethwaite, the son of Frank Bethwaite , is revolutionary...
boat. In 2008 they won the silver medal in the same event, behind the Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
ns Nathan Outteridge
Nathan Outteridge
Nathan Outteridge is an Australian sailor.Together with team mate Ben Austin Outteridge became the 2008 World Champion in the 49er boat by finishing in front of Britons Stevie Morrison and Ben Rhodes. In 2007 they won the bronze medal in the same event at the World Championships in Cascais,...
and Ben Austin
Ben Austin (sailor)
Ben Austin is an Australian sailor.Together with team mate Nathan Outteridge Austin became the 2008 World Champion in the 49er boat by finishing in front of Britons Stevie Morrison and Ben Rhodes. In 2007 they won the bronze medal in the same event at the World Championships in Cascais,...
, while in 2006 they won the bronze medal. That same year Morrison won the European 49er title.
Career highlights
World Championships- 2006 - Aix-les-BainsAix-les-BainsAix-les-Bains is a commune in the Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.It is situated on the shore of Lac du Bourget, by rail north of Chambéry.-Geography:...
, 3rd, 49er49er (dinghy)The 49er is a double handed twin trapeze skiff type sailing dinghy. The two crew work on different roles with the helm making many tactical decisions, as well as steering, and the crew doing most of the sail control. The design, by Julian Bethwaite, the son of Frank Bethwaite , is revolutionary...
(with Ben RhodesBen Rhodes (sailor)Ben Christopher Rhodes is a British sailor.Together with team mate Stevie Morrison Rhodes became the 2007 World Champion in the 49er boat...
) - 2007 - CascaisCascaisCascais is a coastal town in Cascais Municipality in Portugal, 30 kilometres west of Lisbon, with about 35,000 residents. It is a cosmopolitan suburb of the Portuguese capital and one of the richest municipalities in Portugal. The former fishing village gained fame as a resort for Portugal's royal...
, 1st, 49er49er (dinghy)The 49er is a double handed twin trapeze skiff type sailing dinghy. The two crew work on different roles with the helm making many tactical decisions, as well as steering, and the crew doing most of the sail control. The design, by Julian Bethwaite, the son of Frank Bethwaite , is revolutionary...
(with Ben RhodesBen Rhodes (sailor)Ben Christopher Rhodes is a British sailor.Together with team mate Stevie Morrison Rhodes became the 2007 World Champion in the 49er boat...
) - 2008 - SorrentoSorrentoSorrento is the name of many cities and towns:*Sorrento, Italy*Sorrento, Florida, United States*Sorrento, Louisiana, United States*Sorrento, Maine, United States*Sorrento, Victoria, a township on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia...
, 2nd, 49er49er (dinghy)The 49er is a double handed twin trapeze skiff type sailing dinghy. The two crew work on different roles with the helm making many tactical decisions, as well as steering, and the crew doing most of the sail control. The design, by Julian Bethwaite, the son of Frank Bethwaite , is revolutionary...
(with Ben RhodesBen Rhodes (sailor)Ben Christopher Rhodes is a British sailor.Together with team mate Stevie Morrison Rhodes became the 2007 World Champion in the 49er boat...
)
European Championships
- 2006 - Weymouth BayWeymouth BayWeymouth Bay is a sheltered bay on the south coast of England, in Dorset. It is protected from erosion by Chesil Beach and the Isle of Portland, and includes several beaches, notably Weymouth Beach, a gently curving arc of golden sand which stretches from the resort of Weymouth, along to the...
, 1st, 49er49er (dinghy)The 49er is a double handed twin trapeze skiff type sailing dinghy. The two crew work on different roles with the helm making many tactical decisions, as well as steering, and the crew doing most of the sail control. The design, by Julian Bethwaite, the son of Frank Bethwaite , is revolutionary...
Other achievements
- 2005 - MedemblikMedemblikMedemblik is a municipality and a town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland and the region of West-Frisia.- History :...
, Holland Regatta, 1st, 49er49er (dinghy)The 49er is a double handed twin trapeze skiff type sailing dinghy. The two crew work on different roles with the helm making many tactical decisions, as well as steering, and the crew doing most of the sail control. The design, by Julian Bethwaite, the son of Frank Bethwaite , is revolutionary... - 2006 - HyèresHyèresHyères , Provençal Occitan: Ieras in classical norm or Iero in Mistralian norm) is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France....
, Semaine Olympique Française, 2nd, 49er49er (dinghy)The 49er is a double handed twin trapeze skiff type sailing dinghy. The two crew work on different roles with the helm making many tactical decisions, as well as steering, and the crew doing most of the sail control. The design, by Julian Bethwaite, the son of Frank Bethwaite , is revolutionary... - 2007 - Miami, Rolex Miami OCR, , 2nd, 49er49er (dinghy)The 49er is a double handed twin trapeze skiff type sailing dinghy. The two crew work on different roles with the helm making many tactical decisions, as well as steering, and the crew doing most of the sail control. The design, by Julian Bethwaite, the son of Frank Bethwaite , is revolutionary...
- 2007 - MedemblikMedemblikMedemblik is a municipality and a town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland and the region of West-Frisia.- History :...
, Breitling Regatta, , 3rd, 49er49er (dinghy)The 49er is a double handed twin trapeze skiff type sailing dinghy. The two crew work on different roles with the helm making many tactical decisions, as well as steering, and the crew doing most of the sail control. The design, by Julian Bethwaite, the son of Frank Bethwaite , is revolutionary...