Build It and They Will Come

Most sailors dream of building their own boat. What would it look like? How would it sail? What crazy appendages could I add? Very few ever realize this dream. One group of engineering students, however, has built two C-Class catamarans before most graduated college. Hailing from the École de Technologie supérieure in Montreal, this group traveled to Miami this spring to put their second generation C-Cat through the paces at The Foiling Week regatta. Meet the team behind the Rafale project.

Learn more about Rafale II and the team’s future plans.

Inspiration, Sailing, Sending It

Crossing the Atlantic on an IMOCA 60

Greta Thunberg is an inspiration! 💡 The Swedish 16-year old is crossing the 🌊 Atlantic right now with

Event, Film, Fun, Regatta, Video

Blockheads Do Opti Nationals

The Blockheads Team was boots-on-the-ground at the 2019 USODA National Championship dishing out rigging tricks & tips, getting

Film, Invaluable Advice, Repair, Rigging, Video

Take It From A Blockhead: Gustavo Alonso

We caught up with Gustavo Alonso, a Harken Blockheads member from Key Biscayne Yacht Club, during the 2019

Film, Regatta, Sailing, Video

First Blockhead to the Island

Step onboard with Aiden Martin, the first Harken Blockhead Member to the Island. At age 14, Aiden is

What exactly is a Blockhead? If you are totally obsessed with how to rig and sail your boat, you might already be one! Join the community of Blockheads to learn more about the sport, engage with others and share sailing experiences. This site serves as the hub for Blockheads globally, where you can discover how to join, media, tips and tricks, contests, and events. This program is all about YOU and we want to hear from everyone! Not seeing something? Your feedback is crucial, feel free to shoot us a comment or message.