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Big projects, small projects...there's nothing like seeing a boat come to life after a refit. 💥 In our latest issue of At The Front, we follow a few exciting refits— from complete system upgrades to subtle rigging tweaks. It seems like everyone has been busy in the shed, making improvements! 🚀We hope you enjoy watching these transformations as much as we do! Launch the issue here - https://bit.ly/4epy1DM

Status: OOO ⛵ Every year, the Harken USA factory shuts down for the afternoon to do what we love most - go sailing! Last week, Harken employees enjoyed a beautiful day on Lake Michigan for the annual Harken Sail Day. This year, we also celebrated the retirement of Jim Thomas after 27 years at Harken. But this might not be Jim’s last Sail Day—retirees are welcome to return each year, and many join us to reconnect with former colleagues and enjoy a day on the water. #HarkenSailDay

🏆 The quest for the Auld Mug continues today in Barcelona, Spain, with the second Round Robin of the Louis Vuitton Cup. The beaches are bustling and the crowds are vibrant. Our equipment is on board and our distribution partner, Equipyacht, is in the front row. There is no second! https://bit.ly/3Z67Zkb

Après plusieurs dizaines d’années de collaboration, le moment est venu pour Proust Eric , un de nos plus anciens revendeurs Harken, PROUST SAILING à La Rochelle, de partir à la retraite ! Pierre Massé lui a remis en main propre le Harken Award du meilleur revendeur ✨ Toute l’équipe Harken souhaite à Eric de profiter pleinement de cette retraite bien méritée. Bon vent ! ⛵️

🏅 This will be Steph and Maggie's second Olympic Games together in the 49erFX. We saw them in Chicago before they went to Marseille for the final stretch before racing begins! Watch the full interview from them and other teams hitting the start line in Marseille in our most recent At The Front - https://adobe.ly/4cm4b2f

After 57 years serving sailors, Harken is going fishing! 🎣 We’ve known that fishermen take our ball-bearing blocks, call them pulleys, and use them to compete in an arena that is every bit as competitive as sailing: sportfishing. Lately, we’ve begun to collaborate with top level fishing crew and our customers at boat builders and outrigger companies. Turns out, we have a lot in common. Carbon fiber poles with sheaves, moving parts, and a lot of load. The outcome of the collaboration is a new section of the Harken website – the Sportfishing section. On the new Sportfishing section on Harken.com, you will find our new 40mm Carbo Fiddle Block that is a fishing first for Harken. It differs from what we sell anywhere else and is designed just for sportfishermen. Check it out at https://lnkd.in/eUbVYhRa

🥇🥈🥉 All the years of training come down to this. The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are under a month away. It's crunch time. We dive into the Olympic world of sailing in our latest issue of At The Front. We hope you enjoy the glimpse into life preparing for the Olympics. 📸: Carlo Borlenghi https://lnkd.in/egX-Hazq

⚙️Once a Blockhead, always a Blockhead. And now, Harken Blockheads are stepping into the America's Cup arena for the first time ever. We met with 'advanced Blockhead' Riley Gibbs and Andrew Campbell on the dock at the American Magic base in Barcelona, Spain, as they prepare for the 37th America's Cup. So, what exactly do Blockheads do onboard AC40 and AC75 boats on an America's Cup team? Andrew and Riley tell us all about it! Learn more about our Harken Blockhead community at www.harkenblockheads.com. Watch the video on YouTube 👉 https://bit.ly/3xeAqRA

Today, we are thrilled to announce that INEOS Britannia have named Harken an Official Supplier for the 37th America’s Cup. 🏆 “Working together to set new standards epitomizes who we are and keeps us At The Front. We are honored to partner with INEOS Britannia who share our commitment to embracing risk and pushing boundaries,” said Mark Wiss, Harken Director of Custom and Grand Prix Sales. ✍️ Read the full story - https://bit.ly/3wf2HHe #AmericasCup #Harken #INEOSBritannia #AtTheFront

Harken is proud to be named an Official Supplier of New York Yacht Club American Magic in their pursuit of the 37th America’s Cup. Playing an integral role within America’s Cup teams makes our people better and our company more cohesive. It keeps us At The Front. ✍️ Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3VKpO6D