 Morrison was educated at "The Beacon Church of England Primary School", a Voluntary Aided state primary school in the port city of Exmouth in Devon, followed by "Exeter School", a co-educational independent school in the city of Exeter (also in Devon), in South West England.Together with team mate Ben Rhodes, Morrison became the 2007 World Champion in the 49er dinghy.In 2008 they won the silver medal  in the same event, behind the Australians Nathan Outteridge and Ben Austin, while in 2006 they won the bronze medal.