The 12 Metre was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics program in Hunters Quay. Three races were scheduled. Each nation could enter up to 2 boats. 20 sailors, on 2 boats, from 1 nation competed.

Race schedule

Course area

The following course was used during the 1908 Olympic 12-Metre regattas in all two races: Start at Hunter's Quay Buoy at Inverkip Buoy at Dunoon Buoy at Kilcreggan Back to Hunter's Quay Two rounds for a total of .

Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics – 12 Metre

Weather conditions

Final results

The 1908 Olympic scoring system was used. All competitors were male For first place the helmsman and mate of the Hera received gold medals but the crew received silver medals. For second place the helmsman and mate of the Mouchette received silver medals but the crew received bronze medals.

Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics – 12 Metre

Other information

Extra awards

Gilt commemorative medal: T. C. Glen-Coats, owner of Hera Silver commemorative medal: C. MacIver, owner of Mouchette

Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics – 12 Metre

Further reading

References

12 Metre

12 Metre class sailing competitions