The
6 Metre
The International Six Metre class is a class of classic racing yachts. Sixes are a '' construction class'', meaning that the boats are not identical but are all designed to meet specific measurement formula, in this case International rule. At ...
was a sailing event on the
Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics program in
Ryde
Ryde is an English seaside town and civil parish on the north-east coast of the Isle of Wight. The built-up area had a population of 23,999 according to the 2011 Census and an estimate of 24,847 in 2019. Its growth as a seaside resort came af ...
. 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
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
Final results
The
1908 Olympic scoring system was used. All competitors were male.
Daily standings
500px, none, Graph showing the daily standings in the 6 Metre during the 1908 Summer Olympics
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
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"Olympics, 1908"''International Six Metre Archive.'' Retrieved 25 January 2021.
References
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6 Metre
The International Six Metre class is a class of classic racing yachts. Sixes are a '' construction class'', meaning that the boats are not identical but are all designed to meet specific measurement formula, in this case International rule. At ...
6 Metre class sailing competitions
