Harken Yacht Equipment

SAIL Magazine's Best Around the Buoys Regatta

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:45:00 CST

SAIL Magazine's Best Around the Buoys regatta rewards one-design sailors with a free entry and race-ready J/80 at Quantum Key West Race Week, January 16-20 2012. Entries close Oct 19th, winner announced in November.

Clean Sweep for Harken

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:45:00 CST

Clean sweep for Harken at 2011 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup held at Yacht Club Costa Smeralda
Pictures: http://www.yccs.com/multimedia/index.php?id_evento=183&lingua=2
Results: http://www.yccsresults.com/myrc2011/results1.htm

The Wizard of Zenda: Greatest Achievements Part 4

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:45:00 CST

Video - Buddy Melges takes us through a lifetime of success in sailing. Part 4 of 4

One-Design Catalog

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:00:00 CST

Harken online one-design catalog features parts, deck layouts, system drawings, reference materials, and articles.

The Wizard of Zenda: Competitive Sailing

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:45:00 CST

Video - Buddy Melges discusses competitive sailing, from the Olympics to Tuesday nights on Lake Geneva. Part 3 of 4

The Wizard of Zenda: America's Cup

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:45:00 CST

Video - Buddy Melges shares his thoughts on the America's Cup. Part 2 of 4

The Wizard of Zenda: How to Sail Quicklier

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:45:00 CST

Video - Buddy Melges talks boat speed: conditioning, heel angle, reading water and wind.

The Rewind™ Radial® Electric Winch

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:45:00 CST

Hands-off sail adjustment. Check out SAIL Magazine's video.

Peter Harken Interview—I Remember

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:45:00 CST

Harken Inc. founder Peter Harken talks about his life and business.

Harken Releases Its Lightest Block Ever!

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:45:00 CST

The all-composite T2 has no fasteners, rivets, or other metal parts to add weight.

Easy Push-Button Mainsail Trimming Made Possible

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:45:00 CST

With Harken's Touch Trim In-Boom Electric Mainsheet System

MKIV Hydraulic Furling

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:45:00 CST

Now Lighter, More Compact, and With a Streamlined Silhouette

Radial UniPower Electric Winch

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:15:00 CST

Increases headroom belowdeck. Lightweight aluminum or mirror-finished chrome materials.

Hydraulic Control Panels

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:15:00 CST

MVP-1 Single Control and MVP-4 Multi-Control Hydraulic Panels power backstays, boom vangs, and outhauls from a control panel remotely mounted in the cockpit.

Full Range of Hydraulic Cylinders

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:20:00 CST

Double-pull & locking cylinders, vangs, blocks and eye fittings are designed to reduce cylinder weight and size, and to increase structural strength.

Captive Reel Winches

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:20:00 CST

Redefine standard for load management on large sailing yachts.

Rewind Radial Electric Winch

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 09:20:00 CST

Trim and ease sails in both directions without taking line out of the self-tailer.

CB Mainsheet Traveler & Genoa Leads

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 09:20:00 CST

27 mm Midrange & 32 mm Big Boat mainsheet and genoa lead traveler controls go modular for do-it-yourself purchase power.

Small Boat Underdeck Furling

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:20:00 CST

Two new lightweight underdeck furling systems for sportboats and performance cruisers.

Lionheart: Harken-equipped J-Class Revival

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:20:00 CST

The magnificent J-Class yacht Lionheart joins Hanuman in J-Class revivals equipped by Harken. Based on a lines plan for Ranger, Hoek Design Naval Architects optimized the original design using today’s software programs to analyze performance and speed.

Harken 2011 New Products

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:20:00 CST

Check out Harken’s new products page with releases for 2011. A complete line of hydraulic cylinders, Rewind™ Radial® winch, a new Captive Reel Winch, travelers, folding padeyes, Small Boat Underdeck Furling and more.

Laser Performance World Open Regatta

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:20:00 CST

A weekend of fun, afloat and ashore, on both sides of the Atlantic
Sail Newport: June 26 & 27
Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy: June 26 & 27
http://na.laserperformance.com/special-events/worldopen
http://uk.laserperformance.com/special-events/worldopen

Summer Sailstice—Go Sailing on June 19, 2010

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:20:00 CST

This sailing holiday is celebrated annually on the Saturday closest to the summer solstice, the longest sailing day of the year.

The Guts Behind the Gear

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:20:00 CST

Charles Mason-Courtesy Sail Magazine
Harken supplied the batten car systems for all three masts BMW Oracle developed for their soft mainsails.

Plastiki Sets Sail

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:25:00 CST

Harken blocks, winches, furling aboard Plastiki, a boat made of plastic bottles that is crossing the Pacific on an environmental crusade.

Tame your Main with a Harken Traveler

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:20:00 CST

Harken answers questions about ball bearing mainsheet cars.

ESP Bocks—Elegant, Simple, Functional

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:15:00 CST

Harken answers questions about these strong, reliable, cost-effective blocks.

Harken Sport—Gear Designed for Sailors by Sailors

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:10:00 CST

Check out the 2010 line of Harken sailing shorts, UV Shirts, shoes, jackets, and more.

Harken Interviews US Sailing 2009 Yachtswoman of the Year, Anna Tunnacliffe

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:00:00 CST

“I had dreamed of going to the Olympics and winning a Gold Medal since I was 12-years-old," said Anna, "but I didn't know what sport”

Harken Interviews US Sailing 2009 Yachtsman of the Year, Bora Gulari

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:00:00 CST

"I love the Moth Class because I get to sail with my sailing heroes."

Peter Harken Interview – Perini Navi

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00:00 CST

Enjoy this entertaining tale about one of the world's leading hardware innovators.

Harken Radial Winch Story

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00:00 CST

Harken’s Radial winch line is revolutionary and breaks through to the next level in winch design.

Viper 640 Deck Layout

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00:00 CST

The Viper 640 one-design is a great fit for sailors looking for a modern, moderately athletic, and high-performance sportboat.

Harken Sport End-of-Season Sale

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:10:00 CST

We need to make room for 2010 Harken Sport gear. Visit our store for the best deals on Harken shoes, gloves, dry bags, gear bags, rashguards, and spraytops.

Harken Sport

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:05:00 CST

Your one-stop shop for deck shoes, jackets, T’s, sunglasses, luggage and more from your sailing gear specialists.

Harken Close Outs

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:00:00 CST

We might have just the gear you need at a price you’ll love.

Harken 2009 catalog and 2010 New Products Online

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:00:00 CST

Products are searchable, can be downloaded and printed as pdf's, or emailed.

New Product Press Releases

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:00:00 CST

Harken launches new Hydraulics Division, 'designed from the deck up' winch line, Electric Furling systems, and more.

Harken Press Conference Webcast

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:00:00 CST

New products introduced at Annapolis Boat Show, Maryland USA.

Evolution of the TTR AirBlock®

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:00:00 CST

Traces block development from the America's Cup, to Grand-Prix racers, to Harken's Big Boat line.

Electric Furling Q & A

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:00:00 CST

Harken answers questions about installation, maintenance, upgrades and more.

Soft Attachments are the Way to Go

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:00:00 CST

Use of soft attachments instead of shackles to attach blocks reduces weight.

Harken Interviews Jon Morris of McConaghy Boats

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:38:45 CST

Harken interviews Managing Director Jon Morris. Yachts such as the Alfa Romeos, ICAP Leopard 3, Wild Oats, VO70 Green Dragon and dinghies like the Melges 20 and Mach 2 Moth are all products of this diverse yard.

Harken Rigtune Pro

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:38:45 CST

Harken Rigtune Pro on sale through May 31.
This digital tensioning gauge accurately measures rig tension; accommodates rigging sizes from 2.5 to 5 mm.

Harken Canvas Site New and Easier to Use

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:38:45 CST

Quality boating and industrial products include custom boat covers, soft luggage, and a range of made-to-order products for businesses.

Volvo Photo Gallery

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:38:45 CST

Cape Town, South Africa and Cochin, India. More to come during the Boston stopover.

Servicing Volvo Open 70s

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:38:45 CST

What does a day of servicing Volvo Open 70 (VO70) winches entail? Read free-lance writer Jennifer Langille 's account in her interview with Grand Prix Project Engineer, Ethan Brown.

Harken: Volvo Ocean Race News

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:38:55 CST

Harken: Volvo Ocean Race News

Harken Announces Reorganization of Sales Team

Mon, 04 May 2009 01:38:55 CST

Harken today announced a reorganization of its Global and U.S. sales team to better serve its market. Promoted into new roles are Mark Wiss (Global Sales Manager), Jim Andersen (U.S. Sales Manager), and Charlotte Taylor (U.S. Aftermarket Leader).

Cool product videos and other fun stuff

Thu, 14 May 2009 06:38:55 CST

Cool product videos and other fun stuff