The 12 Metre was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics program in Hunters Quay. Three races were scheduled. Each nation could enter up to 2 boats.Official Report, p. 41. 20 sailors, on 2 boats, from 1 nation competed.
Race schedule Source: ● Event competitions ● Event finals Date July August 27Mon 28Tue 29Wed 30Thu 31Fri 1Sat 2Sun 3Mon 4Tue 5Wed 6Thu 7Fri 8Sat 9Sun 10Mon 11Tue 12Wed 12-Metre ● ● Total gold medals 1
Course area The following course was used during the 1908 Olympic 12-Metre regattas in all two races: Start at Hunter's Quay Buoy at Inverkip Buoy at Dunoon Buoy at Kilcreggan Back to Hunter's Quay Two rounds for a total of .
Weather conditions Date Race Description Sea Wind direction Start 11-AUG-1908 1 Moderate wind. Puffy at times. A pleasant curl on the water. 11:30 12-AUG-1908 2 Starting light and steady then died at noon. Later filled in with light air. Death calm later 11:30
Final results The 1908 Olympic scoring system was used. All competitors were male For first place the helmsman and mate of the Hera received gold medals but the crew received silver medals. For second place the helmsman and mate of the Mouchette received silver medals but the crew received bronze medals.
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Extra awards Gilt commemorative medal: T. C. Glen-Coats, owner of Hera Silver commemorative medal: C. MacIver, owner of Mouchette
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