Robert and Mandy Morsley of Port Dinorwic have received Welsh Sailing and RYA recognition for continuing to volunteer at youth events after their own children grew up.
The work behind a youth regatta is often carried out by families who first arrived to support their own children. Robert and Mandy Morsley of Port Dinorwic have continued helping young sailors long after that original connection changed.
The couple have received a Welsh Sailing Impact Award and recognition through the RYA’s Unsung Hero programme. Their contribution spans practical roles on the water and shore.
Two people, different jobs
Robert, known as Moley, has operated support powerboats for mark laying. Mandy has helped with race-office duties and supported young people at residential activities.
Those tasks enable the event to run and give participants a structured experience. Neither job is less essential simply because it takes place away from the racecourse.
Volunteering can outlast a family’s racing years
Their children are now grown up, but the couple have continued giving up weekends for the next generation. That continuity provides valuable knowledge for organisers and new helpers.
Sustained volunteer effort needs appreciation and opportunities to share skills. Recognising the contribution helps make it visible.
The small-boat community depends on helpers
An event needs course teams, registration, safety arrangements and many other roles. New members can often begin with a manageable task before taking on greater responsibility.
For LBG readers, the Morsleys’ story shows how a family’s interest can become a lasting community commitment. The fleet is supported by people who stay involved.
Source
Royal Yachting Association