Harken

09/04/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿?

Oakcliff is about more than becoming a professional sailor. Through its Acorn and Sapling programs, sailors discover their strengths, develop leadership skills, and explore career pathways in areas like sailmaking, rigging, composites, boat management, and high-performance racing.

Executive Director Dawn Riley shares how Oakcliff creates an environment where athletes can explore every possibility, from Olympic campaigns and match racing to the America’s Cup and careers throughout the sailing industry.

This story is a part of our newsletter At The Front: Using the Power of Sailing For Good. Find more stories about people and programs that are doing great things in our sport → https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/PSmtFTdjZbGpv

What does it take to turn a passion for sailing into a career?Oak...

08/25/2026

𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗛 𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝟭𝟬𝟭

Regular winch maintenance is key to keeping your gear running smoothly and performing at its best.

Harken Tech Team’s Craig Blazer walks through a complete winch service, covering each step from disassembly and cleaning to regreasing and reassembly.

Pull up these videos next time you need a refresher! 🙌 This maintenance goes a long way toward keeping your equipment ready all season.

08/18/2026

What happens when every child is given the chance to succeed?

Spectrum Sailing is the only national autism sailing program in the United States, providing free sailing experiences to autistic children and their families in communities across the country.

Founded by Scott Herman for his son, Daniel, Spectrum Sailing has grown from a single local program in Charleston into a national organization serving more than 260 autistic sailors in 13 communities. Through a unique three-day curriculum, participants build confidence, learn real sailing skills, and discover what they're capable of—both on and off the water.

This story is a part of our newsletter At The Front: Using the Power of Sailing For Good. Find more stories about people and programs that are doing great things in our sport → https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/PSmtFTdjZbGpv

What happens when every child is given the chance to succeed?Spec...

08/07/2026

𝐀𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 - 𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝

Launch the issue 👉 https://adobe.ly/4xhv1Cs

It is rich with stories about people and organizations using sailing as a vehicle to find the confidence, self-reliance, curiosity and empathy buried within. The organizations are as different as can be imagined. They sail different boats in different water. With different objectives. They have two things in common. They sail. And they get results.

This is what happens when a global community decides everyone deserves access to sailing.

Harken Italia Spectrum Sailing Oakcliff Sailing US Sailing Sénévoile Milwaukee Community Sailing Center

08/03/2026

Carlo Borlenghi was always at the front. He was a great collaborator and friend.

He will be tremendously missed at Harken.

07/30/2026

07/29/2026

The right purchase ratio, system layout, and hardware selection can make all the difference when it comes to building a vang system that performs.

Whether you're replacing hardware, planning an upgrade, or just curious what's possible, our boom vang system diagrams can be a great place to start 👉 https://bit.ly/4fEQoq6

07/18/2026

Before the starting gun sounded, the Harken Tech Team got to work in Chicago for Chicago Yacht Club Race To Mackinac.

From the Tech Team trailer, the team spent their days helping sailors stay ready for the race—servicing winches and travelers, troubleshooting furling systems, and answering questions along the way.

We also had the chance to meet new faces, welcome new Blockheads into the community, and wrap up the race by presenting our First Blockhead to the Island Award. Congratulations to Megan, who sailed aboard Dakota, on earning the honor (for the third time!).

The race may be over, but the Harken Tech Team is always here to help. If your winch feels rough, your traveler is harder to adjust, or your furling system isn’t running smoothly, give the team a call.

Congratulations to every crew that made the trip north. We’ll see you at the next starting line.

07/13/2026

Lightweight. Fast-acting. That's the Grip&Go Aluminum Winch Handle.

From its rigid aluminum construction to its one-handed grab bar and automatic locking pins, every detail is designed to make handling easier. The independent swivel between the ball bearing k**b and hand grip allows fast trimming for low loads and powerful two-handed grinding for high loads.

Looking for a Carbo winch handle? There's a Grip&Go for that.

Discover the Grip&Go 👉 https://bit.ly/4yk2Ggr

07/10/2026

Some people leave a legacy that continues to inspire. John is one of those people.

Fair winds and following seas from all of us here at Harken.