The 12m² Sharpie was a sailing event in the sailing program of the

1956 Summer Olympics The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, from 22 November to 8 December 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, whi ...

, held on

Port Phillip Port Phillip ( Kulin: ''Narm-Narm'') or Port Phillip Bay is a horsehead-shaped enclosed bay on the central coast of southern Victoria, Australia. The bay opens into the Bass Strait via a short, narrow channel known as The Rip, and is com ...

. Seven races were scheduled. Twenty-six sailors, on 13 boats, from 13 nations competed. The races were held on a 10 nautical mile (18.5 km) course. Dutch teams dominated this class in the 1950s, but they boycotted the 1956 Olympics, protesting the Soviet invasion of Hungary. Australia initially won the final, but were demoted to second place after France argued that Australian boat obstructed their path.Sailing at the 1956 Melbourne Summer Games: Mixed Two Person Heavyweight Dinghy
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Results

DNF = Did not finish, DNS= Did not start, DSQ = Disqualified
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= Male,

= Female

Daily standings

Conditions on Port Phillip

Three race areas were needed during the Olympics in the Port Phillip. Each of the classes was using the same scoring system. The northern course was used for the 12m² Sharpie.

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References

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