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Small cause, big effect: Every year Pantaenius handles more than 6000 claims. A large proportion of these could have been prevented by the simplest preventive measures. Here in our prevention tips-section you can find out what owners themselves can do to avoid taking unnecessary risks on the water.

THE FUTURE OF ANTIFOULING, AND WHY IT IS CHANGING

Nobody wants fouling on their boat, but at the same time nobody wants dead waters. Regulations and laws are increasingly restricting the use and composition of antifoulings - the future could lie in diverse and individual solutions.

Anchor correctly

Whether for a swim stop or a whole night, anchoring is part of yachting and water sports. In many harbours in the Mediterranean, you can't do without it. Moreover, it is safety-relevant to master the corresponding manoeuvres. We show you how to anchor properly…

Attention, Winterstorm!

Being well prepared for wet, windy, and cold weather is all part of boat ownership in winter. However, one should not only rely on the work done at the beginning of the winter break. In the face of acute storm warnings, it is advisable to prevent damage with renewed checks and precautions.

Accelerate Safely

Clean, effective and easy to use - for cooking, heating or cooling. Gas-powered systems can now be found on almost every yacht. However, this popular energy source also has a high risk potential.

Check the rig!

While many yacht owners devote themselves to polishing hulls, greasing winches and repainting bulkheads during winter, they often completely overlook one of the most critical parts of their yacht: the rig.

Safety and Emergency at Sea

PAN-PAN and MAYDAY: Assistance and rescue. A common weak point in the training of pleasure boaters is the rescue request and how to navigate in what may be a difficult circumstance.

Anchoring, how to make it go smoothly...

Whether for a short swim, one night or several days, every year a large number of boaters drop anchor close to our shores. Contrary to what one might think, anchoring is a delicate manoeuvre that requires special attention.

Safe Berthing

Hectic manoeuvres, onlookers at the jetty and a narrow berth - even experienced sailors can feel hot under the collar in such a situation.

What are the benefits of offshore safety training?

Pantaenius employees regularly take part in offshore safety training.

Grounding: Why there's an increasing number of incidents

It is no longer collisions, but grounding that has become the most common cause of damage on recreational boats.

Attention, containers ahead!

Holger Flindt from Pantaenius clarifies the matter - the damage expert and enthusiastic sailor used to sail at sea and knows the risks posed by floating containers.

On the long leash

The Pantaenius experts will explain how to tow properly or have your vessel towed without the spontaneous help having a more negative effect.

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