The 6 Metre was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1932 Summer Olympics program in Los Angeles Harbor. Six races were scheduled plus possible tie breakers. 15 sailors, on 3 boats, from 3 nation competed.
Race schedule Source: ● Event competitions ● Final race Date August 5thFri6thSat7thSun8thMon9thTue10thWed 6 Metre ● ● ● ● ● ● Total gold medals 1
Course area and course configuration The courses had been well prepared. The marks were laid by the United States Lighthouse Service in the form of large Government. Visiting yachts were kept at a safe distance from the racing boats by the US Coast Guard. Tows were arranged by the US Navy to and from Los Angeles Harbor to the race area. The 6 Metre sailed outside the breakwater.
Weather conditions
DateRaceWindWind directionDetails 5-AUG-19321st Race Heavy 6-AUG-19322nd Race Light Freshening to 7-AUG-19323rd Race Fresh Increased to 8-AUG-19324th Race 9-AUG-19325th Race Light 10-AUG-19326th Race Light Freshening
Final results Source:
Daily standings
Notes For this event one yacht from each country, crewed by a maximum of 5 amateurs (maximum number of substitutes 5) was allowed. This event was a gender independent event. However it turned out that only men participated.
Other information During the Sailing regattas at the 1932 Summer Olympics among others the following persons were competing in the 6 Metre:
Further reading
"Olympics, 1932". International Six Metre Archive. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
References