The 8 Metre was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1912 Summer Olympics program in Nynäshamn. Two races were scheduled plus eventual sail-off's. 18 sailors, on 6 boats, from 5 nations entered.
Race schedule Source: ● Opening ceremony ● Event competitions ● Tie breakers ● Closing ceremony Date July19Fri20Sat21Sun22Mon23Tue24Wed25Thu26Fri27Sat 8-Metre●●●International races Total gold medals 1 Ceremonies ● ●
Course area and course configuration For the 8-Metre Course B was used.
Weather conditions DateRaceDescriptionWind speedWind directionStart20 July 19121Light easterly breeze -11:30 21 July 19122Light breeze in the morning -11:30 22 July 19123Very light winds -11:10
Final results Sources:
The 1912 Olympic scoring system was used. All competitors were male.
Daily standings
Notes In the 8 Metre there was one spare boat: CountryBoatsnameLucie IV
Other information
Prizes The following Commemorative Plaque were handed out by the Royal Swedish Yacht Club to the owners of:
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