The 8 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. 26 sailors, on 5 boats, from 3 nation competed.
Race schedule Source: ● Event competitions ● Event finals Date JulyAugust27Mon28Tue29Wed30Thu31Fri1Sat2Sun3Mon4Tue5Wed6Thu7Fri8Sat9Sun10Mon11Tue12Wed 8-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.3. Fairway Buoy West Measured Mile Buoy Boyne Buoy off Portsmouth Spit 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
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The 1908 Olympic scoring system was used. All competitors were male.
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Extra awards Gilt commemorative medal: Blair Cochrane owner of Cobweb Silver commemorative medal: Royal Gothenburg Yacht Club owner of Vinga The Duchess of Westminster owner of Sorais C. Wisbeck owner of Fram
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