Marc Turner is the latest recipient of an RYA Scotland Impact Award, recognising decades of hard work and dedication across many facets of Scottish sailing
RYA Scotland Impact Awards are designed to recognise exceptional commitment within the Scottish sailing community.
Commitment is certainly a word that comes to mind for Marc Turner, our latest award recipient. A longstanding volunteer within the Scottish boating community, Marc has also been - until May this year - a valued member of the RYA Scotland staff team.
Having now moved on to pastures new in his work life, we’re pleased to know Marc is still never too far from a boat.
With his contribution to the sailing community spanning many decades and many organisations, Marc’s extensive knowledge of the Scottish boating landscape has merged with his skills as a professional photographer, leveraging his can-do attitude, and maximising positive impact.
RYA Scotland Impact Award - Marc Turner
Wide ranging impact
From his early days as a dinghy sailor, to joining the RYA Scotland performance committee as a volunteer, to capturing endless moments on camera at Largs Sailing Club, to skippering for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust – Marc’s impact is without doubt wide ranging. Marc is also heavily involved in the annual Largs Regatta Festival and Fife Regatta.
Acknowledging this voluntary contribution, Ellen MacArthur CEO Frank Fletcher said:
“From the beginning of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust being based in Largs, taking young people sailing from our northern based, Marc has been so important and has given his time, enthusiasm, and has introduced us to people.
“I’d like to say a big thank you and congratulations from everyone at the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.”
“Nothing is too much effort for Marc, he just gives 110% to Scottish sailing, Largs sailing, or any event he’s involved in."
Carolyn Elder, Largs Yacht Haven Director
Volunteering portfolio
With his voluntary portfolio ever increasing, out with his formal employment with RYA Scotland, the dedication which runs throughout all of Marc’s efforts is clear to see.
In addition to his involvement with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, Marc has also been involved with the Thomas Lipton Foundation, and has taken learnings from Andrew Simpson Centres south of the border – with his passion for delivering sailing to more people, from more backgrounds shining through.
Marc is also a passionate advocate for sustainability, championing initiatives like The Green Blue, promoting electric motoring, and encouraging simple positive changes we can all make while boating.
RYA Scotland Impact Award
Topically, it’s thanks to Marc we are able to hand out our RYA Scotland Impact Awards, with the concept being one of his ideas during his time within the RYA staff team.
On receiving his very own Impact Award, Marc said:
“These are a nice little marker to let people know they’ve had an Impact, and that’s certainly let me know I’ve made an Impact today.
“I’m touched, thank you very much. To all the team I’ve worked with, and all the volunteers – thank you. They’re all the people who make the impact, and if I’ve reflected that in a few pictures, or through a few ideas, then that just spreads that wider.”
