Harken Blockheads | Opti Boom Vang Upgrade

Check out this video for a few quick tips on upgrading your Opti boom vang.

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@SailBriggs on Optimist Setup

Briggs Kossman — also known as @SailBriggs on social media — spent time with Harken Blockheads to share his fine-tuned Opti rigging and setup for racing. His current rig setup has taken years to perfect. In this video, Briggs walks

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Ice Boating: How to Sharpen Your Runners

Harken Blockheads Ella Bowers, Maggie McGary, and Lily Olson show how to sharpen iceboat runners to get ready for winter iceboating. In this video, they explain when to sharpen your runners, how often to maintain them, and what tools are

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The Optimist: What Gear Goes Where?

Do you need to replace or upgrade a part on your boat? There can be a lot of options to choose from, but we've got a resource to help you out! This infographic shows you exactly what part goes where