Welcoming John Percival Marine Associates & Hoylake Sailing School to British Superyacht

We are delighted to announce the latest addition to our prestigious member portfolio: John Percival Marine Associates (JPMA) & Hoylake Sailing School.

Based in Hoylake on the Wirral peninsula, JPMA and Hoylake Sailing School have long stood at the forefront of maritime education and crew development. Renowned across the global maritime community as the home of the original MCA Oral Preparation course, the training centre provides world-class tuition for superyacht professionals—spanning deck modules up to Master <3000gt, engineering pathways through to Small Vessel Chief Engineer, and comprehensive RYA shorebased certifications.

Led by a dedicated team of Master Mariners and Chief Engineers, JPMA exemplifies British maritime training at its finest. Their bespoke concierge service, exceptional first-time pass rates, and tailored career pathways reflect an unwavering dedication to professional standards, crew welfare, and maritime safety.

At British Superyacht, our mission is focused on bringing together the globally renowned quality and excellence of the superyacht industry around the British Isles. Welcoming an institution with three decades of heritage and international respect reinforces that commitment. World-class crew and expert leadership underpin the operational success of every superyacht, and JPMA’s role in nurturing maritime talent is second to none.

By uniting leading shipyards, suppliers, service providers, and world-class training centres, we continue to demonstrate that we are truly Stronger Together in Leading the Industry.

Discover more about JPMA & Hoylake Sailing School and explore their full range of MCA and RYA programmes at hss.ac.uk.