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 aims to promote high standards in all levels of crew and 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 has been created, to reward crewmembers of all levels who personify that ideal.
Calling all crew: do you have a true leader on board? Does your bosun guide you in your career decisions, sharing knowledge and recommending courses? Does your engineer explain what goes on within the engine room, letting you shadow engine-room checks?
Does your chef share tips and techniques, encouraging crew to expand their culinary knowledge and abilities?
If so – tell us! Email mate@hss.ac.uk explaining why a member of your crew deserves to be the first recipient of the John Percival Leadership Award.
The award will be presented during the 2014 Monaco Yacht Show, so please send your nominations by Friday 19th September.
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