BRISTOL, R.I. (July 14, 2025) – US Sailing, the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing, is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with Harken and McLube, sailing industry leaders synonymous with innovation and performance. The renewed collaboration will continue through 2028 to support the entirety of the Olympic quad, reinforcing a shared commitment to excellence on the water.
This recommitment extends a decades-long relationship that assures US Olympians bring the best equipment in the world to the starting line. As part of the partnership, Harken will continue to be the Official Marine Hardware of the US Sailing Team, and McLube will continue to be the Official Marine Lubricant of The US Sailing Team.
“We’re proud to continue our partnership with Harken and McLube, American companies whose commitment to innovation, reliability, and excellence directly supports US Sailing’s elite athletes. This is more than a sponsorship, it’s a shared belief in the power of preparation, performance, and representing the United States on the world stage,” said US Sailing Team High Performance Director Marcus Lynch. “We’re incredibly grateful for their continued belief in our mission and in the athletes working every day to represent Team USA.”
Harken support includes providing essential equipment and services to the US Sailing Team. Their continued investment plays a vital role in enabling high performance success for the team.
“Olympic competition is the ultimate litmus test–the results are the report card,” said Bill Goggins, Harken CEO. “At Harken, we’re competitive. This agreement represents our commitment to do anything we can to get US Olympians to the podium—no excuses. No end to the commitment.”
McLube Support includes providing essential marine lubricants such as SAILKOTE™, ONEDROP™, and HULLKOTE™ to our sailors in addition to technical application services.
“We are honored to support our dedicated US Sailors with low-friction coatings for everything that moves on the water,” said Chris Knoell, President of McLube. “We look forward to innovating and iterating with our athletes – whatever they need, whenever and wherever they need it.”
Together, US Sailing, Harken, and McLube look forward to exciting competition, development, and innovation over the next four years as American sailing heads into a bright new chapter.
About Harken:
Look at any Olympic Class fleet you’ll find Harken Zircon, Fly, Ratchamatic, Carbo, Protexit and Cammatic products AT THE FRONT. Harken’s network includes distribution in 48 countries, with group offices located in Australia, France, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the United States. Harken is proudly structured as a 100% employee-owned company. It also operates a rapidly expanding Safety and Rescue Division.
About McLube:
McLube® is the flagship brand of McGee Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of specialty coatings and lubricants for industrial, automotive, aerospace, and marine applications. Founded in 1954 by husband and wife Zell and Mary K. McGee, the company remains family-owned and operated with headquarters in Aston, PA, USA. McLube’s industrial and marine product lines are available globally through a system of trusted distributors who share McLube’s commitment to reliability, on-time delivery, and fast customer support.
About US Sailing
The United States Sailing Association (US Sailing), certified by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee as the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing in the United States, is dedicated to leading, advancing, and supporting sailing at every level. Founded in 1897, US Sailing now serves over 35,000 members and more than 1,500 yacht clubs and sailing centers. US Sailing offers training and certifications for sailors, instructors, and race officials, oversees national championships, manages offshore ratings, conducts regional and national events, and drives initiatives to increase accessibility. US Sailing also leads the development of the US Sailing Team for the Olympic Games and high-performance international competitions, providing comprehensive financial, logistical, coaching, technical, fitness, marketing, and communications support.
Learn more at www.ussailing.org.