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A group of sailing enthusiasts in Son, Norway, has established a fleet of 11 Dragon-class keelboats to revitalize the local racing community.7:40 The project began when organizers purchased two neglected boats to prevent them from being sold abroad, eventually expanding the fleet through acquisitions and restoration efforts.1:27 Participants maintain the boats in a shared facility dubbed "Dragens hule," where they perform winter maintenance and rigging before launching the fleet for the season.10:32 The group plans to keep the boats rigged and moored in the water throughout the summer to maximize accessibility for training and casual sailing.8:04 Scheduled activities include a dedicated training day on Thursdays, participation in the Norwegian Dragon Championship in Son, and travel to international regattas in Flensburg, Germany, and Skanör, Sweden.17:41 The organizers also intend to host open-house sessions on Saturdays during the summer to introduce newcomers to the class.16:54 The initiative emphasizes collective maintenance and shared responsibility among skippers to ensure the fleet remains in top condition.14:19

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