From British Marine: Captain John Percival was an ambassador for on-board training and encouraging investment in a yacht’s crew. The yacht training centre he founded in 1996 at Hoylake, on the Wirral peninsula in Northwest England, 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 crew.
In his memory, the John Percival Leadership Award was created to reward crew members, at all levels, who personify that ideal. Examples of the kind of leaders that this initiative seeks to highlight include:
Bosuns that guide you in your career decisions, sharing knowledge and recommending courses
Engineers who explain what goes on within the engine room, letting you shadow engine room checks
Chefs that share tips and techniques, encouraging crew to expand their culinary knowledge and abilities
To enter, email mate@hss.ac.uk explaining why a member of your crew (past or present) deserves to be the recipient of the 2018 John Percival Leadership Award. The award will be presented during the 2018 Monaco Yacht Show and nominations must be made by Friday 21st September.