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_

In this video Harken Engineers and two sailors on the British sailing team discuss the new system. This year, the entirely new Harken ILCA vang system makes its debut. All three components are upgrades from our existing system that remains the ILCA/Laser Class standard after more than 20 years. The upper block is now a 25mm Fly Block with stainless balls and a unique pin shaped and angled to remain in place even under zero tension. The middle double block is in fact a Zircon Fiddle Block with a unique twist (we call it the 'twiddle' in Pewaukee). The lower unit is also distinctive. Every sheave is larger in diameter for more power and wider for less friction, so the unit will better enable today's increased vang loads. -- Visit Harken 👉 https://bit.ly/Harken_

Harken Blockheads Ella Bowers, Maggie McGary, and Lily Olson show how to sharpen iceboat runners to get ready for winter iceboating. In this video, they explain when to sharpen your runners, how often to maintain them, and what tools are most useful to get the job done right. You can hand sharpern runners or you can use a sanding belt if you have access to one. Don’t miss out — the ice waits for no one. This video is part of Harken Blockheads, where we support youth sailors in learning how to build, maintain, and optimize their equipment. Join for free and receive a starter kit. Know a youth sailor? Send this to them! Join today and learn more at HarkenBlockheads.com Follow us on Instagram: @Harkenblockheads -- Visit Harken 👉 https://bit.ly/Harken_

Managing Director of Harken France, Pierre Masse, shares an update on how Harken Blockheads is growing in France and across the global sailing community. Pierre explains the Harken × Birdyfish Sailing partnership, how it came to life, and why the Birdyfish foiling dinghy is an ideal entry point for sailors learning to foil for the first time. This video is part of Harken Blockheads, a free community dedicated to supporting youth sailors as they learn to build, maintain, and set up their own equipment with confidence. Join today for free and receive a free Blockheads starter kit (currently shipping only to those in the U.S.). Join Harken Blockheads HERE: https://harkenblockheads.com/join.php Follow us on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/harkenblockheads/?hl=en #harkenblockheads #Birdyfish #foiling #YouthSailing #LearnToFoil #FoilingDinghy #HarkenFrance #SailingEducation #dinghysailing #sailingcommunity #harken #sailing -- Visit Harken 👉 https://bit.ly/Harken_

Briggs Kossman — also known as @SailBriggs on social media — spent time with Harken Blockheads to share his fine-tuned Optimist (Opti) rigging and setup for racing. In this video, Briggs walks through his complete Optimist dinghy setup, breaking down how to rig and optimize your Opti for peak performance on the racecourse. From sail ties and hardware setup to on-the-water organization, Briggs dives into the small details that can make a big difference — helping you unlock that extra knot of boat speed. Whether you’re looking to level up your racing performance or just getting familiar with the Optimist class, this walkthrough offers practical tips for sailors, parents, and coaches alike. This video is part of Harken Blockheads, a free community dedicated to supporting youth sailors as they learn to build, maintain, and set up their own equipment with confidence. Join today for free and receive a free Blockheads starter kit (currently shipping only to those in the U.S.). Join Harken Blockheads HERE: https://harkenblockheads.com/join.php Follow us on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/harkenblockheads/?hl=en

As the fleet charges toward Tasmania, we hear from Pac52 Callisto crew members—Bowman Bec Coles and Grinder Cian Guilfoyle—on how they felt ahead of the start 🎙️. With a trusted crew and reliable gear, Bec and Cian describe a setup that’s simple, dependable, and ready to carry them across the Bass Strait to Tasmania. 📸: Sailor Girl HQ – Nic Douglass #Harken #HarkenAtTheFront ⚡️ -- Visit Harken 👉 https://bit.ly/Harken_