Practical Boatowner | September 2026
In the September 2026 issue of Practical Boatowner, the focus is on enhancing nighttime sailing skills with a comprehensive guide. Key features also include vital contingency planning advice for sailors and practical tips on maintaining various boat components. Additionally, this edition explores the lifestyle of liveaboard sailors in the UK.
Featured:
- Guide to night sailing covering short-handed solo passages, watchkeeping, AIS/radar usage, and sleep patterns
- Contingency planning strategies to ensure safe returns for sailors
- Practical insights on heat exchanger cleaning, hull-deck GRP repairs, safe towing tips, understanding keels, and saildrive antifouling
- Examination of a Greek beach club and flotilla experience
- Discussion on becoming a liveaboard in the UK, highlighting a commuter's success story
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Practical Boatowner September 2026.