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    Eight Bells: Olaf Harken, 1939-2019

    Dec 10, 2019 2 minutes

    laf Harken, who along with his brother, Peter, created the now legendary sailing hardware company Harken in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, passed away last October. He was 80 years old and is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ruth, three daughters, four granddaughters and one grandson.

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