In Part Two, Craig Blazer from the Harken Tech Team walks you through reassembling and lubricating a Radial winch after cleaning and inspection. This video covers proper grease and oil application, correct pawl and spring installation, gear alignment, and final functional checks to ensure smooth, safe winch operation. Watch part one: https://youtu.be/KayLuUotm8o Visit Harken 👉 https://bit.ly/Harken_ STAY CONNECTED WITH US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harken_inc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Harken LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harken-yacht-equipment/

In this step-by-step tutorial, Craig Blazer from the Harken Tech Team walks you through how to take apart a Radial winch and what to look for during inspection and maintenance. You’ll learn how to safely disassemble the winch, identify wear, and properly inspect internal components like gears, bushings, and pawls. Continue the winch service in part two: https://youtu.be/AACpknpKCfo Craig also explains important maintenance checks, such as: ✅ How to test smooth rotation before disassembly ✅ What clean, properly greased gear teeth should look like ✅ How to identify wear, burrs, and overloading damage ✅ Why pawl and gear condition is critical for safe operation ✅ What to do if parts are worn or damaged Visit Harken 👉 https://bit.ly/Harken_ 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Pre-disassembly rotation check 00:50 Tools needed 01:06 Removing handle socket and stripper arm 02:03 Removing winch drum, center shaft, and housing 04:06 Bushing & gear post inspection 04:45 Removing and inspecting gears 06:16 Example of worn gears, teeth, and drive pinion STAY CONNECTED WITH US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harken_inc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Harken LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harken-yacht-equipment/

What’s it like to race alone across oceans, survive on your favorite snacks, and sleep in 10-minute bursts? We caught up with Ollie Hill and Ellie Driver in La Rochelle, France, to dive into the intense, hilarious, and addictive world of solo offshore sailing. From fixing boats mid-race to choosing the perfect onboard snacks (yes, salted caramel sauce is involved), this is a sport where you do everything yourself, or you don’t finish at all. It’s tough. It’s messy. It’s cold. And somehow… they keep coming back for more. Visit Harken 👉 https://bit.ly/Harken_ STAY CONNECTED WITH US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harken_inc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Harken LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harken-yacht-equipment/

Learn how to install the Harken Hoister with step-by-step guidance from the Harken Tech Team. This video covers everything you need to know for a smooth installation, plus expert tips and tricks to get the most out of your Hoister. Visit Harken 👉 https://bit.ly/Harken_ STAY CONNECTED WITH US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harken_inc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Harken LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harken-yacht-equipment/

The 2026 WASZP Games was the largest North American WASZP event to date — and not everyone on the water had done this before. Alongside experienced WASZP sailors competing for the Championship title on Pensacola Bay, a group of Green Fleeters showed up ready to learn. Same bay, same conditions, different starting point. Coached by Jonathan Vries, the fleet spanned 12 to 50+ years old — some stepping onto a foiling boat for the very first time. STAY CONNECTED WITH US: Visit Harken 👉 https://bit.ly/Harken_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harken_inc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Harken LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harken-yacht-equipment/ #WASZPGames #WASZP #Foiling #GreenFleet #Sailing

The right block for the right job. David Brown helps you understand the loads in a cascade system and how to create an efficient system. Visit Harken 👉 https://bit.ly/4cSE3gY STAY CONNECTED WITH US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harken_inc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Harken LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harken-yacht-equipment

Hear from North American WASZP Class Manager, Tyler Bjorn, on where the WASZP class is headed as foiling gains traction in Pensacola, Florida. Visit Harken 👉 https://bit.ly/Harken_ STAY CONNECTED WITH US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harken_inc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Harken LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harken-yacht-equipment/

We call Unit 2 in the new Harken integrated ILCA kicker/boom vang system “The Twiddle”. It’s the component that lives moving up and down in the middle of the purchase system. Until now, every 12:1 or 15:1 ILCA vang system ever designed has employed a traditional double block right there. Those sheaves manage different loads and spin at very different rates. So every conventional double block tips over, the line becomes unaligned and chafes the sides. The Twiddle is a fiddle block with a designed-in 45 degree twist. The Twiddle stays aligned and erases that chafe. This has not taken very long: sailors in other Classes are grasping the Twiddle’s potential to vanquish friction and improve responsiveness in purchase systems. Good on ‘em! The Twiddle was certainly designed for the ILCA but there is no reason you can’t put one to work in halyard tension or on the cunningham or anywhere else you figure they’ll work better. Visit Harken 👉 https://bit.ly/Harken_ STAY CONNECTED WITH US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harken_inc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Harken LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harken-yacht-equipment/

Giving opportunities to the next generation. Tyson Lamond, Chief Operations Officer for American Magic, welcomes Harken to the new American Magic High Performance Center in Pensacola. From aerospace projects to offering a space to develop sailors on the water, this facility is about creating opportunities. Visit Harken 👉 https://bit.ly/Harken_ Visit American Magic 👉 https://www.americanmagic.com/en/home STAY CONNECTED WITH US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harken_inc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Harken LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harken-yacht-equipment/

Giving opportunities to the next generation. Tyson Lamond, Chief Operations Officer for American Magic, welcomes Harken to the new American Magic High Performance Center in Pensacola. From aerospace projects to offering a space to develop sailors on the water, this facility is about creating opportunities. Visit Harken 👉 https://bit.ly/Harken_ Visit American Magic 👉 https://www.americanmagic.com/en/home STAY CONNECTED WITH US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harken_inc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Harken LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harken-yacht-equipment/

The team behind G18 took a bold step forward, designing the new Ultim to push the boundaries of offshore sailing. Its foil architecture, structure, and control systems were all optimized, creating the most advanced Ultim yet. On a visit to Harken Headquarters in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, we heard directly from both the Harken and Gitana teams about the project. Visit Harken 👉 https://bit.ly/Harken_

The RYA Dinghy Show isn't your average boat show. It's more like an indoor playground in a cold United Kingdom for people who would rather be on the water. There are boats from wall to wall, and it feels like the entire dinghy world has squeezed itself inside for the weekend. Walk through the show with Harken's Meta Simon! This is a part of our most recent issue of At The Front, Harken's digital digest. Launch the issue to hear more stories from the sailing world - https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/8qAHtMGayjl0O Visit Harken 👉 https://bit.ly/Harken_

Two British sailors navigating the French offshore system, transitioning from double-handed partners to individual Figaro competitors, while aiming for the highest level of ocean racing. Meet Ellie Driver and Oliver Hill. We talked to Ellie and Oliver as part of our most recent issue of At The Front, Harken's digital digest. Launch the issue to hear more stories from the sailing world - https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/8qAHtMGayjl0O! Sailing footage shot by Paddy James Visit Harken 👉 https://bit.ly/Harken_

𝗔 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 🤝 𝟰𝟬𝗺𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 Chuck Lob, Senior Design Engineer, joins Harken Tech Team's Neil Evans to talk about the Harken 40mm Carbo Twing Block. Chuck explains how this twing block can fit into your inventory, the design features, and the materials it's made of. Shop the Carbo Twing - https://bit.ly/CarboTwing -- Wondering which block is right for your boat? Learn about Harken's different block ranges in the third instalment of 'Which Block Do I Need?' as Harken Tech Team's Neil Evans talks with the designers of these blocks! Part 1 - https://youtu.be/FatyGUbyOiQ Part 2 - https://youtu.be/hl7AEgpXWv0 Part 3 - https://youtu.be/B4okOW3ZsyQ -- Visit Harken 👉 https://bit.ly/Harken_

𝐀 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 - 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏 𝐓𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 Steve Orlebeke, Harken USA's Engineering Manager, breaks down the features of the 1 Ton Twing Block. One-handed, spring-loaded, and covered to protect your deck...you can use it as a twing block or loop it on a padeye for a snatch block. Shop the 1 Ton Twing - https://bit.ly/1TonTwing -- Wondering which block is right for your boat? Learn about Harken's different block ranges in the third instalment of 'Which Block Do I Need?' as Harken Tech Team's Neil Evans talks with the designers of these blocks! Part 1 - https://youtu.be/FatyGUbyOiQ Part 2 - https://youtu.be/hl7AEgpXWv0 Part 3 - https://youtu.be/B4okOW3ZsyQ -- Visit Harken 👉 https://bit.ly/Harken_

Eddie Cox from Melges walks us through the design intent, sailing characteristics, and deck hardware that shape the Melges 19. Filmed at Melges headquarters in Zenda, Wisconsin, the Harken team spent time with the Melges crew to get a closer look at how the boat was designed, how it’s meant to be sailed, and why specific deck systems were chosen. The Melges 19 delivers a light, responsive feel on the water while remaining approachable and easy to manage — making it an exciting platform for both performance-minded sailors and those looking to enjoy time on the water with family and friends. Every detail supports intuitive trimming, reliability, and confidence across a wide range of conditions. Watch as Eddie breaks down the thinking behind the setup, the role of deck hardware in performance and usability, and what makes the M19 such a versatile, fun boat to sail. 🔔 Subscribe for more sailing content, boat walk-throughs, and behind-the-scenes stories from Harken and our partners. -- Visit Harken 👉 https://bit.ly/Harken_

𝗔 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 🤝 𝟰𝟬𝗺𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 Chuck Lob, Senior Design Engineer, joins Harken Tech Team's Neil Evans to talk about the Harken 40mm Carbo Twing Block. Chuck explains how this twing block can fit into your inventory, the design features, and the materials it's made of. Shop the Carbo Twing - https://bit.ly/CarboTwing -- Wondering which block is right for your boat? Learn about Harken's different block ranges in the third instalment of 'Which Block Do I Need?' as Harken Tech Team's Neil Evans talks with the designers of these blocks! Part 1 - https://youtu.be/FatyGUbyOiQ Part 2 - https://youtu.be/hl7AEgpXWv0 -- Visit Harken 👉 https://bit.ly/Harken_

What's inside Harken's new line of tulip sheaves? Jeremy McMahon walks us through the bearing system, how to mount these sheaves, their benefits, and how they accommodate slight shifts in lead angles to reduce friction. Shop Tulip - https://bit.ly/TulipBlock -- Visit Harken 👉 https://bit.ly/Harken_

𝐀 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 - 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏 𝐓𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 Steve Orlebeke, Harken USA's Engineering Manager, breaks down the features of the 1 Ton Twing Block. One-handed, spring-loaded, and covered to protect your deck...you can use it as a twing block or loop it on a padeye for a snatch block. Shop the 1 Ton Twing - https://bit.ly/1TonTwing -- Wondering which block is right for your boat? Learn about Harken's different block ranges in the third instalment of 'Which Block Do I Need?' as Harken Tech Team's Neil Evans talks with the designers of these blocks! Part 1 - https://youtu.be/FatyGUbyOiQ Part 2 - https://youtu.be/hl7AEgpXWv0 -- Visit Harken 👉 https://bit.ly/Harken_

Neil from the Harken Tech Team breaks down how the all-aluminum, wear-resistant housing carefully ushers line in and out no matter the angle. The Protexit line isn't new, but it's always expanding. Neil talks about why Harken uses certain sheaves, how the blocks have improved over time, and where these blocks are used on your boat. Shop Protexit - https://bit.ly/Protexit -- Wondering which block is right for your boat? Learn about Harken's different block ranges in the third instalment of 'Which Block Do I Need?' as Harken Tech Team's Neil Evans talks with the designers of these blocks! Part 1 - https://youtu.be/FatyGUbyOiQ Part 2 - https://youtu.be/hl7AEgpXWv0 -- Visit Harken 👉 https://bit.ly/Harken_