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Soft attachments continue to replace stainless steel shackles and padeyes where weight savings is the primary objective. These days, we're expanding options to better match rigging objective and the l

If you see the Harken Tech Team Trailer parked in your regatta parking lot - that means the Tech Team is ready to answer your questions or help you get race-ready! Want a peek inside? Let's go! Vi

Harken stopped by the 2025 Winter Lightning Championships last month, where the whole class was running Vakaros RaceSense, some sailors using it for the very first time. We wanted to know - what's up with all the talk about Vakaros and how are sailors responding to the new technology? We chatted with these sailors as part of our At The Front Digital Digest. To hear more stories from Masters and 'Tribal Elders' of the sport, check out the issue here ? https://adobe.ly/3GgEDIE -- Visit Harken ? https://bit.ly/Harken_

Jonathan McKee was inducted into the National Sailing Hall of Fame in 2022. He's a three-time Collegiate All-American and won an Olympic medal at 40. He's won World Championships in boats as chronologically diverse as the Flying Dutchman and the 49er and also in the timeless Taser. He's also done a mini Transat, the Barcelona World Race, and The Ocean Race. For years, he has developed a culture aboard his own boat, the Paul Bieker-designed Dark Star, that readily accepts individuals of all ages and talents and finds a way to bring out the best in all. At 60+, Jonathan is drawing from that experience as he looks forward. His perspective on continuing to sail at a high level is well worth your time. We chatted with these sailors as part of our At The Front Digital Digest. To hear more stories from Masters and 'Tribal Elders' of the sport, check out the issue here ? https://adobe.ly/3GgEDIE -- Visit Harken ? https://bit.ly/Harken_

Harken stopped by the 2025 Winter Lightning Championships last month, where the whole class was running Vakaros RaceSense, some sailors using it for the very first time. We wanted to know - what's up with all the talk about Vakaros and how are sailors responding to the new technology? We chatted with these sailors as part of our At The Front Digital Digest. To hear more stories from Masters and 'Tribal Elders' of the sport, check out the issue here ? https://adobe.ly/3GgEDIE -- Visit Harken ? https://bit.ly/Harken_

Meet Sally Garrett - sailor, scientist, and a firm believer that there's always more to learn on the water. She brings a deep well of sailing experience to the table. From double-handed offshore races and the Rolex Sydney Hobart to match racing and one-design keelboat fleets, she's sailed it all. Lately, she's been focused on the Flying Fifteen class. In this conversation, Sally shares what makes the class special and why it suits sailors at any stage of life. We chatted with these sailors as part of our At The Front Digital Digest. To hear more stories from Masters and 'Tribal Elders' of the sport, check out the issue here ? https://adobe.ly/3GgEDIE -- Visit Harken ? https://bit.ly/Harken_

Harken sat down with sailing legend Augie Diaz, who is still competitive in the Lightning, Star, and Snipe classes. He talks about the dedication it takes to succeed in the sport and offers advice for younger sailors looking to build their skills. He emphasizes that while winning is great, the real reward comes from person growth, setting goals, and enjoying the journey. We chatted with these sailors as part of our At The Front Digital Digest. To hear more stories from Masters and 'Tribal Elders' of the sport, check out the issue here ? https://adobe.ly/3GgEDIE -- Visit Harken ? https://bit.ly/Harken_

Heidi Bates (16) and Orlando Sadlik (18) are on their second season sailing together on the 13ft Skiff in Australia. They just won the 13ft Skiff Australian Championships hosted by hosted by Maryborough Sailing Club. Today, they're giving us a tour of their 13ft Skiff. Come along!

Coming to you from the front row in Les Sables d'Olonne, where the energy spiked as Vendée Globe winner Charlie Dalin was welcomed by a huge crowd, celebrating his win. Charlie had been there but never done that. In the 2020-2021 edition of the Vendee Globe race, he had been first up this channel. But he officially finished second after Yannick Bestaven was awarded time credit for coming to another sailor's aid and achieved a well-deserved victory. Today it is Charlie's day. There is nothing anywhere in sailing like the day the first finisher crosses the line in Les Sables d'Olonne. Harken was there, At The Front?where we must be. There will be time for analysis of the race and full examination of the Harken equipment aboard each boat after a lap of the planet. But for today, it's just Bravo Charlie!!! #vendéeglobe #AtTheFront

Wendy and Meg are preparing for the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race in the doublehanded division on board Sun Fast 3600 Gizmo. We caught up with them as they were headed out for a training session. Wendy and Meg had to retire before completing the race, but credit goes to them for their efforts to reach the start line, even when the odds were against them. Harken spoke to Wendy and Meg as part of our At The Front digital digest series. If you like this, check out other great stories in the issue ? https://bit.ly/AtThe_Front

The Vendée Globe is the biggest nonstop unassisted solo yacht race in the world. To finish the race....no, to get to the start line, is already an incredible achievement. But, it's not just the sailors who are working nonstop. There are teams behind the scenes that ensure the safety of the sailors and a smooth running of the race. At the head of that team is Huber Lemonnier, who is the Race Officer for the 2024 Vendée Globe. Harken spoke to Hubert as part of our At The Front digital digest series. If you like this, check out other great stories in the issue ? https://bit.ly/AtThe_Front

What does an Air Winch 900 look like after it's been around the world on an Ultim 100 foot foiling trimaran during a solo race? Harken France knows. And Jean Martins walks us through what they saw! Harken spoke to Jean as part of our At The Front digital digest series. If you like this, check out other great stories in the issue ? https://bit.ly/AtThe_Front

The first blood has been drawn. But in the best 7 of 13 race format, there's still a long way to go. Since they first splashed we've seen what incredibly complex machines these foiling 75 footers have proven to be. In the second segment of his interview INEOS Britannia's Freddie Carr gives an excellent summary of how power from cyclors gets into the sailplan to power the boat. Watch part one here - https://youtu.be/hmp14cdBMrI Visit Harken ? https://bit.ly/-harken-com

The America's Cup match is here. On the 12th of October - it's on. Emirates Team New Zealand begins its defense against challenger INEOS Britannia. Harken is honored to have equipment aboard both boats. In this first part of two, Freddie Carr details his history with the event and how he has found himself cycling on board an AC75 for the 37th America's Cup. Learn more about INEOS Britannia ? https://www.ineosbritannia.com/ Visit Harken ? https://bit.ly/-harken-com

The vision was simple - find a J/125 and optimize it for distance races. The execution took a lot of hard work and expertise. Callisto Racing's Project Manager, Nick Chadwick, oversaw the refit at Larsen Marine in Waukegan, Illinois, which included entirely new deck hardware from Harken. Nick explains the reasoning behind new design features and weight savers on board the new Callisto. End goal: enjoy the sailing and advance the learnings. This story was a part of our At The Front quarterly newsletter. There are other great refit stories to follow along - https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/IlRcgrvD1zd92 Visit Harken ?https://bit.ly/Harken_

Harken's Skip Mattos wanted one thing from this refit - stay true to the heritage of this Herreshoff S-Class, but bring the deck layout and gear into the modern world. Enjoy both Part 1 and Part 2 of this refit, as Skip talks through each decision and the reason behind it. Part two - https://youtu.be/ZVw_HY7dAVg This story was a part of our At The Front quarterly newsletter. There are other great refit stories to follow along - https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/IlRcgrvD1zd92 Visit Harken ? https://bit.ly/-harken-com

Harken's Skip Mattos wanted one thing from this refit - stay true to the heritage of this Herreshoff S-Class, but bring the deck layout and gear into the modern world. Enjoy both Part 1 and Part 2 of this refit, as Skip talks through each decision and the reason behind it. Part 1 - https://youtu.be/Qkos9deZjlg This story was a part of our At The Front quarterly newsletter. There are other great refit stories to follow along - https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/IlRcgrvD1zd92 Visit Harken ? https://bit.ly/-harken-com

Italian Nacra 17 sailors Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti have been dominating the Nacra 17 world, winning their fourth Nacra 17 world title in La Grande Motte this year, with many more impressive finishes in their catalogue. This was part of our digital digest At The Front - https://bit.ly/Harken-AtTheFront Visit Harken ? https://bit.ly/-harken-com