John Percival Marine Associates

JPMA/Hoylake Sailing School currently have a vacancy for a Saturday Admin. Assistant, to begin late April 2019. Hours are 0830 – 1630. Full training will be given, but some admin experience is preferable. Please email your CV by 18th April to mate@hss.ac.uk to apply or for further info.

The numbers are in for our written and oral exam results in 2018! JPMA has always been known for high pass rates at first attempt and the results speak for themselves. As we continue to provide training for those in the Superyacht, Workboat and Merchant industries, our first attempt passes have continued to impress. This is all […]

As an RYA and MCA training centre it is our aim to provide advice, training and guidance to all students we meet. Whilst our instructors are here to deliver education and training, they also emotionally support students throughout their studies, whether they’re attending a 1 day or 3 week course. During 2018 we asked our […]

“Commitment to Training, Commitment to Crew” Captain John Percival was an ambassador for on-board training and encouraging investment in a yacht’s crew. JPMA, the yacht training centre he founded, aims to promote high standards in all levels of crew, in all departments, inspiring students to return to their vessel emboldened and ready to nurture junior […]

As an RYA and MCA training centre it is our aim to provide advice, training and guidance to all students we meet. Whilst our instructors are here to deliver education and training, they also emotionally support students throughout their studies, whether they’re attending a 1 day or 3 week course. In 2017, we asked our […]

To round off our 20th anniversary year, during which we have run competitions, completed challenges, BBQ’d and other exciting events, we wanted to showcase one of our success stories, a student of whom we are extremely proud: Matt Pownall-Jones came to us 20 years ago, when he was just 16 years old and not really […]

The MCA have recently formalised an arrangement with the PYA and Nautilus for them to verify all sea service before it is submitted with an NoE application. You do not need to be a member of either organisation to have your service verified, but there may be a charge for this service for non-members. MIN […]

We’re celebrating 20 years! During 2017 JPMA will be running monthly competitions and offers to celebrate our 20th anniversary. We are kicking off Autumn with a delightful September discount that’s not to be missed! From 12th September to 6th October we are offering a 20% discount off our Autumn/Winter course fees. Please quote our code […]

We are looking for part-time/sessional Deck and Engineering instructors to work at our Hoylake office. The roles entail delivering lectures and oral preparation to a range of candidates taking SQA and MCA exams. Essential requirement for Engineers is at least an STCW OOW (E) or Y4 (Yachts) CoC and for Deck is at least STCW OOW (Unlimited), OOW (Yachts) […]