2006
Pewaukee, Wisconsin—This new line of 125 mm stainless steel blocks is a marriage of artful design and high performance. Hand-polished stainless steel sideplates are the trademark of these beautiful blocks, but the secret to their strength and performance lies inside the sheave and bearing systems. Sheaves feature a low-friction composite sleeve bearing for management of extreme radial loads. Side-load ball bearings handle unfair leads and allow sheaves to spin easily at low loads. Complete Press Release 
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2006
Harken has made a key addition to its ESP line of blocks. Added to the ESP family is a #6099 75 mm fiddle with Offshore Cam-Matic® cleat and becket.
ESP blocks complement Harken’s Black Magic® line in looks and function, but are simpler in design than its standard line of ball and roller bearing blocks. Sheaves feature axle bearings to handle high static loads, while contained ball bearings manage sideloads so blocks spin freely when loads are released.
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2006
Harken has added the #3095 75 mm Straphead Double to its growing family of Big Boat AirBlocks®. At a lightweight 19.2 oz (545 g), this strong, versatile block is ideal for boom-end 2:1 mainsheet systems on race boats like the Farr 40 and TP52. It attaches onto the boom with webbing or soft attachment LOUPS™ and can be reeved perpendicular or parallel to the boom. Straps articulate under load and offer significant weight savings.
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2006
The #3171 Big Boat double-sheave Dodger block provides a simple, clean way to route bridge-mounted traveler control lines to the cockpit on your cruising boat. This 4:1 system features an integrated side-mounted 57 mm Carbo block that leads line from an elevated position, down through a deck mounted block and under the Dodger to a Cam-Matic® cleat within easy reach of the crew.
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2006
Harken Yacht Equipment’s PCRX Pivoting Mainsheet Traveler
was honored at the annual Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) by winning the DAME Award (Design Award Mets)
in the Deck Equipment, Sails and Rigging category. The PCRX Mainsheet Traveler’s innovation is the pivoting hinged track
that aligns the car and track to the load, and its lightweight materials.
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December 2006
Pewaukee, Wisconsin USA—Harken announced today the appointment of Bill Goggins as Commercial Manager of Harken Yacht Equipment. In his new position, Goggins will coordinate Harken's newly-formed global OEM, Aftermarket, Grand-Prix and Custom sales divisions. He will focus on opening lines of communication and developing efficient operating procedures among the four groups. This new role includes his present responsibilities of managing Harken's international marketing team. With this change, Tim Kent has been made responsible for the US Sales team. Kent's title is the US Sales Manager.
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2006
Pewaukee, Wisconsin—Harken entered the megayacht arena in 1992 with custom deck hardware designed for the 192' ketch The Other Woman and the 124' schooner Mandalay. Since then, more and more magnificent yachts have chosen to be equipped by Harken.
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2006
At the 2007 America's Cup in Valencia Spain, almost all the competing and training boats are equipped with Harken deck gear and winches.
This dominance began at the 1995 America's Cup in San Diego, California, when for the first time Harken provided winches, pedestals,
drive trains, AirBlocks®, travelers, cam cleats, genoa lead systems and custom gear to both the challenger and defender.
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2006
Team Alinghi has selected Harken Yacht Equipment as supplier of winch packages for their 2007 America's Cup defense. Harken will be responsible for the design, manufacturing, installation and service of Alinghi’s two new boats and previously built training boats. Harken will operate a service center based in Valencia, Spain throughout the build-up and duration of the 2007 America’s Cup event.
The contract between Alinghi and Harken continues the relationship that Alinghi and Harken began for the 2003 series held in Auckland, New Zealand where Alinghi successfully challenged and won the America’s Cup from defender Team New Zealand, bringing the event to Europe. Complete Press Release
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2006
Harken continues to develop its sailing glove line with the introduction of the Reflex Performance. Black Magic® palm material and finger wraps provide the highest level of abrasion resistance, protection, and durability. Stretch mesh fabrics maintain dexterity and freedom of movement, while molded-rubber guard strips across the back provide lightweight protection. Mesh vents at the base of the fingers give a cool, custom fit. Complete Press Release
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2006
Harken Yacht Equipment announced that it has opened its newest wholly owned sales and service office to support the strong growth in Europe's Adriatic region. Led by Mitja Margon as managing director, the office will be responsible for OEM customers and will assist with events where Harken is present.
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20 January, 2006
20 January, 2006 (Sydney, Australia)—Harken Yacht Equipment announced today that its newest Harken-owned sales and service office is open in Sydney to serve the entire Australian market. This move represents a shift in distribution from an independent distributor, to a Harken-owned operation. Key staff members from Harken's former distributorship will continue with Harken to ensure a smooth transition and a strong foundation for the future.
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5 July, 2006
Cowes, UK - Rodney Hogg, Managing Director of Spinlock Ltd confirmed today that the distribution and marketing of the full Spinlock range in Australia is to be handled by Harken's new wholly owned office in Sydney.
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Sydney, Australia—Harken Australia has appointed Adam (Brownie) Brown Queensland Sales & Marketing Manager. Adam is based out of SE Queensland.
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2006
Harken Yacht Equipment announced today that A. Foster & Co Ltd. Auckland, New Zealand has been acquired by Harken as the company's newest sales and service office in the Pacific region. Now operating as Harken New Zealand Ltd., this move represents a shift in distribution from an independent distributor, to a Harken-owned operation. Fosters has been a Harken distributor since 1978.
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