The 7 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. 5 sailors, on 2 boats, from 1 nation registered for competition.
Race schedule Source: ● Event competitions ● Event finals Date JulyAugust27Mon28Tue29Wed30Thu31Fri1Sat2Sun3Mon4Tue5Wed6Thu7Fri8Sat9Sun10Mon11Tue12Wed 7-Metre●●● Total gold medals 1
Course area The following course was used during the 1908 Olympic 7-Metre regattas in all three races: Start at Ryde Pier №2. Mother Bank Buoy East Measured Mile Buoy East Sturbridge Buoy Finish at Ryde Pier Two rounds for a total of were scheduled.
Weather conditions DateRaceDescriptionSeaWind directionStart27-JUL-19081Light wind. More wind in the second roundCalm to 12:15 28-JUL-19082Extreme light wind.death calm12:15
Final results Source:
The 1908 Olympic scoring system was used.
Notes Two 7-Metre yachts were registered for the regattas of the 1908 Olympics. However, only one, Heroine, was present at the starting line. So she had each race a 'sail over'. Each match was therefore shortened to one round (). After 2 matches Heroine was certain of the victory and no third match was sailed.
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Extra award Gilt commemorative medal: Charles Rivett-Carnac owner of Heroine
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