Here, there and everywhere.

by John Curnow on 14 Dec 2015 Back for more! Absolutely… Pantaenius Australia sponsored the Aimex Superyacht Conference once again and exhibited at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show again too. So for a company that has only been in Australia for just the three shows, this kind of commitment to our valued customers and the industry is pretty self-evident. It is no fluke either, for the parent company has been around for over a century and effectively re-wrote the rulebook on marine pleasure craft insurance.

Talk to the Pantaenius Australia team. You can talk with us about your specific requirements and travels.

Thus far, everyone has fallen in love with Pantaenius’ unique offering that is built around these key features:
• Agreed fixed value
• All-risk policy that is easy to read, comprehend and has workable documentation
• New for Old replacement (vessels less than six years old)
• The deductable is not payable if events occur in your permanent marina berth

Accordingly, you can see that Pantaenius is here for the industry as a whole and also sailors and boaters alike. The annual Sail Port Stephens regatta is a prime example of an event that attracts both family cruisers and all-out Grand Prix machines alike. Right over the other side of the country, there has been a resurgence of the power yacht time trial at the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club (RFBYC). What this really shows is that everywhere you want to go, whether under sail or power, Pantaenius Australia is there for you.

For those unfamiliar with the time trial, it is effectively the nautical equivalent of the automotive regularity trial or even the road rally. Outright speed is not the issue. Consistency and accuracy are the principals at test here, as you go from place to place, passing marks and then comparing those times with how long it should have taken you. Different courses, different weather means you’ll always have something to consider in a season of both education and fun.

That you get to experience more of your local cruising waters whilst improving your own boating skills is a given. You’ll be constantly on the lookout for ways to get better with how you work to the laws of distance over time equals speed, and on the water, theses are always changing! One thing is for sure. Don’t get caught changing course or speed within sight of the mark, for you are bound to collect extra demerit points.

Now what you may not have spotted is the post-event raft up, which forms the basis of the social aspects, as your efforts for the day are computed and then compared with those of your fellow boaters. Whilst all that is happening, you can meet new friends and they say that the stories that come about during these sessions leave many a fishing tale to shame.

Pantaenius Australia’s Business Development Manager for Western Australia, Manfred Speicher, explains, “It is really terrific to have such a significant global brand as Pantaenius support our efforts here in WA. Pantaenius Australia’s sponsorship of the RFBYC Time Trials for power yachts shows how passionate about boating Pantaenius is. Already there have been lots of questions about our great product offering and why it suits power craft. An opportunity like this to speak with enthusiastic boaters about their craft ensures we can show them how and why Pantaenius cover will work for them.”

“The powerboat fraternity here is certainly very appreciative of the sponsorship and you get the impression that during the many raft ups a discussion about insurance is always on the cards. There are great parallels between the accuracy and formalities of a time trial and the benefits of Pantaenius’ all-risk policy, which is both simpler and shorter than the traditional material. Like the time trial, it is direct, tells you exactly what is required and then it is up to you to make it all happen as closely to the plan as is possible. Skippers are very much appreciating the reasons for the differences and how it benefits them with all of their cruising requirements”, Speicher added.

So as you can see, Pantaenius are here to stay in Australia. They are there for you with the industry’s most comprehensive, easy to understand and best product, as well as also timely and knowledgeable service for when things don’t go so well. Fittingly, that applies to everywhere you may choose to go and in turn, that provides for the kind of comfort and peace of mind you need to have when you are able to spend precious time with your craft.

No matter whether you’re talking travelling around here, over there or virtually everywhere, make sure you start your journey at www.pantaenius.com.au or call +61 2 9936 1670 today.