JPMA & Hoylake Sailing School Ltd

In 2022, John Percival Marine Associates celebrates our 25th year in the Superyacht industry. Hoylake Sailing School Ltd was established in 1996, to run RYA shorebased courses, and very shortly afterwards the Principal, Captain John Percival, was approached to run oral preparation for MCA Deck oral exams. JPMA was then formed in 1997, to deal […]

“Commitment to Training, Commitment to Crew” Captain John Percival was an ambassador for on-board training and encouraging investment in a vessel’s crew. JPMA, the crew 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 […]

Every September we usually increase our course fees slightly. This year we have cut prices instead – we’ve reduced the following courses by at least £100 per course: Engineering modules for SV & Yacht CoCs; HELM O & M; Oral Prep for Deck & Engineering. We understand that the pandemic has affected crew in various […]

JPMA has been training Deck and Engineer officers for nearly 25 years. The vast majority of our students have been male, but in more recent years we’ve seen the balance tipped, with many more female students coming to us for their written and oral MCA courses.  On this International Women’s Day we want to shine […]

2020 WINNER – ROBBIE FOX We are proud to announce the winner of John Percival Leadership Award for 2020. Captain Robbie Fox was the worthy winner following his nomination by Jonny Carswell. Here’s what Jonny had to say: “When I joined MY Maraya it was my first job on board a superyacht, and it is […]

Due to the current outbreak of Coronavirus, and English Government guidelines, our building is running at a reduced capacity. We continue to offer Deck & Engineering Oral prep online. We are currently running HELM, Yacht & SV Engineering courses in our classrooms in Hoylake. (These courses may be moved online if English guidelines change due […]

We were happy to announce the winner of this year’s John Percival Leadership Award at the 2019 Monaco Yacht Show. Bosun Sam Brown was the worthy winner following his nomination by Deckhand Colleen Meehan. Here’s what Colleen had to say: “I have had the pleasure of working under Sam for about a year, during which […]

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 […]