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What happens when every child is given the chance to succeed?

Spectrum Sailing is the only national autism sailing program in the United States, providing free sailing experiences to autistic children and their families in communities across the country.

Founded by Scott Herman for his son, Daniel, Spectrum Sailing has grown from a single local program in Charleston into a national organization serving more than 260 autistic sailors in 13 communities. Through a unique three-day curriculum, participants build confidence, learn real sailing skills, and discover what they're capable of—both on and off the water.

This story is a part of our newsletter At The Front: Using the Power of Sailing For Good. Find more stories about people and programs that are doing great things in our sport → https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/PSmtFTdjZbGpv

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𝐀𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 - 𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝

Launch the issue 👉 https://adobe.ly/4xhv1Cs

It is rich with stories about people and organizations using sailing as a vehicle to find the confidence, self-reliance, curiosity and empathy buried within. The organizations are as different as can be imagined. They sail different boats in different water. With different objectives. They have two things in common. They sail. And they get results.

This is what happens when a global community decides everyone deserves access to sailing.

Harken Italia Spectrum Sailing Oakcliff Sailing US Sailing Sénévoile Milwaukee Community Sailing Center

The right purchase ratio, system layout, and hardware selection can make all the difference when it comes to building a vang system that performs.

Whether you're replacing hardware, planning an upgrade, or just curious what's possible, our boom vang system diagrams can be a great place to start 👉 https://bit.ly/4fEQoq6

Before the starting gun sounded, the Harken Tech Team got to work in Chicago for Chicago Yacht Club Race To Mackinac.

From the Tech Team trailer, the team spent their days helping sailors stay ready for the race—servicing winches and travelers, troubleshooting furling systems, and answering questions along the way.

We also had the chance to meet new faces, welcome new Blockheads into the community, and wrap up the race by presenting our First Blockhead to the Island Award. Congratulations to Megan, who sailed aboard Dakota, on earning the honor (for the third time!).

The race may be over, but the Harken Tech Team is always here to help. If your winch feels rough, your traveler is harder to adjust, or your furling system isn’t running smoothly, give the team a call.

Congratulations to every crew that made the trip north. We’ll see you at the next starting line.

Lightweight. Fast-acting. That's the Grip&Go Aluminum Winch Handle.

From its rigid aluminum construction to its one-handed grab bar and automatic locking pins, every detail is designed to make handling easier. The independent swivel between the ball bearing k**b and hand grip allows fast trimming for low loads and powerful two-handed grinding for high loads.

Looking for a Carbo winch handle? There's a Grip&Go for that.

Discover the Grip&Go 👉 https://bit.ly/4yk2Ggr

Some people leave a legacy that continues to inspire. John is one of those people.

Fair winds and following seas from all of us here at Harken.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐈𝐬 𝐎𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐲

Your gear. Our experts. One less thing to worry about on race day. Our Tech Team will be at C*C Monroe Station with the fully equipped Tech Team Trailer July 9 -11 ahead of the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac.

⚙️ From visual inspections to work on traveler, winch, or furling systems, our Tech Team is ready to keep you race ready.

First come, first serviced - book time with the team before you leave the dock.

👉 www.harkentechteam.com