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Michaela Claes

Michaela Claes is an experienced yachtswoman, currently based in Sydney Australia where she likes to spend time cruising on her motor yacht Joan B. She is a senior executive with Pantaenius Insurance and offers expert insights into cruising in the Pacific, and managing the safety and wellbeing of boats in this region.

Hitting the Bottom: How to Prevent and Manage GroundingsTechnical

Hitting the Bottom: How to Prevent and Manage Groundings

Michaela ClaesMichaela ClaesNovember 27, 2025
Navigating Rising Costs: How Pantaenius is Working to Keep Marine Insurance Premiums StableBoat Life

Navigating Rising Costs: How Pantaenius is Working to Keep Marine Insurance Premiums Stable

Michaela ClaesMichaela ClaesOctober 26, 2025
Antifouling from an Environmental PerspectiveBoat LifeTechnical

Antifouling from an Environmental Perspective

Michaela ClaesMichaela ClaesAugust 23, 2025
Fire Aboard: Understanding the Risks and How to Protect Your BoatTechnical

Fire Aboard: Understanding the Risks and How to Protect Your Boat

Michaela ClaesMichaela ClaesJuly 20, 2025
8 Practical Ways Liveaboards Can Reduce Their Environmental ImpactBoat Life

8 Practical Ways Liveaboards Can Reduce Their Environmental Impact

Michaela ClaesMichaela ClaesAugust 20, 2025
Don’t Forget the Rig!Technical

Don’t Forget the Rig!

Michaela ClaesMichaela ClaesMay 28, 2025
Fighting Leaks at Sea: A Battle Against WaterTechnical

Fighting Leaks at Sea: A Battle Against Water

Michaela ClaesMichaela ClaesApril 17, 2025
Collision Avoidance: How to Keep Your Boat (and Crew) Safe on the WaterTechnical

Collision Avoidance: How to Keep Your Boat (and Crew) Safe on the Water

Michaela ClaesMichaela ClaesApril 23, 2025
Managing the Threat of Galvanic CorrosionTechnical

Managing the Threat of Galvanic Corrosion

Michaela ClaesMichaela ClaesApril 17, 2025
The Hidden Risks of Peeing OverboardBoat Life

The Hidden Risks of Peeing Overboard

Michaela ClaesMichaela ClaesApril 17, 2025