The
5.5 Metre
The International 5.5 Metre class was created to yield a racing keel boat giving a sailing experience similar to that of the International 6 Metre Class, but at a lower cost.
The main class regulation is a restriction on a single quantity outpu ...
was a sailing event on the
Sailing at the 1968 Summer Olympics program in
Acapulco
Acapulco de Juárez (), commonly called Acapulco ( , also , nah, Acapolco), is a city and major seaport in the state of Guerrero on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, south of Mexico City. Acapulco is located on a deep, semicircular bay and has bee ...
. Seven races were scheduled. 42 sailors, on 14 boats, from 14 nations competed.
Results
DNF = Did Not Finish, DNS= Did Not Start, DSQ = Disqualified
13px = Male,
13px = Female
Daily standings
Conditions at Acapulco
Of the total of three race areas were needed during the Olympics in Acapulco. Each of the classes was new Olympic scoring system.
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5.5 Metre
The International 5.5 Metre class was created to yield a racing keel boat giving a sailing experience similar to that of the International 6 Metre Class, but at a lower cost.
The main class regulation is a restriction on a single quantity outpu ...
5.5 Metre (keelboat)
