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Grimsøy Marine serves as a hub for the Norwegian Half Tonner racing community, housing approximately 25 historic racing yachts.1:33 The facility maintains a fleet that includes several notable designs, such as the X-95, the Nessie 94, and various Eivind Amble constructions.1:27 The site functions as both a workshop and a social center where owners prepare for the Half Ton Classic Cup, scheduled for Hankø in 2026.7:14 Restoration projects currently underway include the total refit of a Nessie, which is receiving a new keel and mast, and the preservation of a historic Half Tonner originally raced by Paul Elvstrøm to a world championship in 1972.5:16 Maintenance efforts frequently involve addressing structural issues like rotting balsa core in decks, which requires removing the deck skin to replace the degraded material.8:53 The facility emphasizes youth recruitment, with several boats assigned to teams of young sailors for upcoming regattas.2:50

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