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Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics – 7 Metre

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Start date
  
1908

Teams
  
2

Location
  
Royal Victoria Yacht Club

Dates
  
First race: July 27, 1908 (1908-07-27) Last race: July 29, 1908 (1908-07-29)

Competitors
  
4 male & 1 female (Documented) from 1 nation

Venues
  
Royal Victoria Yacht Club, Ryde

The 7 Metre was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics program in Ryde. Three races were scheduled. 5 sailors, on 2 boats, from 1 nation registered for competition.

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Course area

The following course was used during the 1908 Olympic 7-Metre regattas in all three races:

  • Start at Ryde Pier
  • №2. Mother Bank Buoy
  • East Measured Mile Buoy
  • East Sturbridge Buoy
  • Finish at Ryde Pier

    • Two rounds for a total of 13 nautical miles (24 km) were scheduled.

    Final results

    The 1908 Olympic scoring system was used.

    Legend: DNC – Did not compete;
    Gender: – male; – female;

    Extra award

    Gilt commemorative medal:

  • Charles Rivett-Carnac owner of Heroine

    • References

    Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics – 7 Metre Wikipedia
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