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Star
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was a sailing event in the sailing program of the 1956 Summer Olympics
The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XVI Olympiad and officially branded as Melbourne 1956, were an international multi-sport event held in Melbourne, Victoria (Australia), Victoria, Australia, from 22 November to 8 December ...
, held on Port Phillip
Port Phillip (Kulin languages, Kulin: ''Narm-Narm'') or Port Phillip Bay is a horsehead-shaped bay#Types, enclosed bay on the central coast of southern Victoria (Australia), Victoria, Australia. The bay opens into the Bass Strait via a short, ...
. Seven races were scheduled. 24 sailors, on 12 boats, from 12 nations competed.
Results
DNF = Did not finish, DNS= Did not start, DSQ = Disqualified = Male, = Female
Daily standings
Conditions on Port Phillip
Three race areas were needed during the Olympics on Port Phillip. Each of the classesused the same scoring system. The northern course was used for the Star.Notes
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Star (keelboat) class sailing competitions