The 6 Metre was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics program in Ryde. Three races were scheduled. Each nation could enter up to 2 boats.Official Report, p. 41. 15 sailors, on 5 boats, from 4 nation competed.
Race schedule Source: ● Event competitions ● Event finals Date JulyAugust27Mon28Tue29Wed30Thu31Fri1Sat2Sun3Mon4Tue5Wed6Thu7Fri8Sat9Sun10Mon11Tue12Wed 6-Metre●●● Total gold medals 1
Course area The following course was used during the 1908 Olympic 6-Metre regattas in all three races: Start at Ryde Pier No.2. Mother Bank Buoy East Measured Mile Buoy East Sturbridge Buoy Finish at Ryde Pier Two rounds for a total of .
Weather conditions DateRaceDescriptionSeaWind directionStart27-JUL-19081Light wind. More wind in the second roundCalm to 12:30 28-JUL-19082Extreme light wind.death calm12:3029-JUL-19083Very light breeze, fluking. Late in the afternoon true wind, moderateCalm12:30
Final results Source:
The 1908 Olympic scoring system was used. All competitors were male.
Daily standings
Other information
Extra awards Gilt commemorative medal: Thomas McMeekin owner of Dormy Silver commemorative medal: R. Osterrieth Owner of Zut Johan Leuchars owner of Sibindi R. Delagrave owner of Guyoni Challenge vase of sèvres china given by the President of the France Republic: Thomas McMeekin owner of Dormy
Further reading
"Olympics, 1908" International Six Metre Archive. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
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