People

Yachties are fascinating, adventurous, and never cease to amaze us. Our people section takes you into the world of water sports. Read exciting interviews and benefit from tips and great expert advice for yachties on everything from buying a new boat and saving on your insurance, to grabbing a big slip and reducing your carbon footprint.

Dani's Voyage to Hobart

What is it like feeding a crew of 18 sailors: Our office darling Danielle and her first ever Sydney to Hobart.

Interview with Matt Mulder- past national Contender Champion!

Our colleague Matt recently competed in the Contender Nationals and Worlds, both held in Fremantle WA. Whilst things didn’t go quite as well as anticipated (Matt was one of the favorites for the title), he still had a great experience and learnt a lot from the race weeks. We interviewed him to get a glimpse into his experience.

Cruising stories: America’s Great Loop

In this latest episode of our cruising stories, we will take you to the other side of the globe to the US where our lovely clients Heather and Mark keep their beautiful boat ‘Bushranger.’

Pantaenius clients cruising stories

Something that makes our jobs at Pantaenius fulfilling is hearing about all the incredible travel stories our insured’s share with us. Whilst we do get a tad jealous, we’re mostly just excited that we get to help facilitate cruising adventures worldwide!

Isolation Afloat - Karen Oberg

It’s a good feeling to know that you can “fend for yourself”. In recent world developments relating to COVID19 I realised how well prepared we were for self-isolation. Sure, we haven’t totally cut the umbilical cord to society as we will still need supplies, diesel and petrol eventually. However we can sustain our living on the water for months without the need to come into “town”.

Cruiser Turns Racer to set a Record and Carry a Message

What do climate change and a yacht race have in common? Plenty. I am a cruiser, ‘between-boats’ at the moment building a house with my husband Noel. But I am still buried in all things boating, which includes training, writing, publishing, speaking, and now racing! My ‘freedom-fix’ is found by hopping onto friends’ boats. It’s just as exciting as setting sail with my own. But, recently, when I was asked to race I hesitated.

Interview with Jacky Parry

A few months ago, we chatted with Jackie Parry, navigation advocate, from her ‘building-site’ home in rural NSW. Jackie, with her business partner Shelley Wright (founder of Women Who Sail Australia), via SisterShip Magazine were about to commence their first Coastal Navigation course for women.

Bodendieck. Hinnerk Bodendieck.

A Portrait by by John Curnow. OK. You’re right. It might not roll off your tongue as smartly as 007’s, but Hinnerk is nearly as famous. Well, certainly in the art world anyway.

Interview with Jackie Parry

We caught up with Jackie Parry, navigation advocate, sitting at a small desk in a building site caravan working frantically on marine navigation, in rural NSW.

Introducing our Staff: Halina Royle

There’s no denying the value of customer feedback! This month one of our hardworking, dedicated and cheerful employees, Halina deserves special thank you for her excellent customer service.

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