Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics – 7 Metre
The 7 Metre was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics program in Ryde. Three races were scheduled. Each nation could enter up to 2 boats. 5 sailors, on 2 boats, from 1 nation registered for competition. Course area. The following course was used during the 1908 Olympic 7-Metre regattas in all three races: Two rounds for a total of were scheduled. Final results. The 1908 Olympic scoring system was used. Notes. Two 7-Metre yachts were registered for the regattas of the 1908 Olympics. However, only  one, "Heroine", was present at the starting line. So she had each race a 'sail over'. Each match was therefore shortened to one round (). After 2 matches "Heroine" was certain of the victory and no third match was sailed. Other information. Extra award. Gilt commemorative medal: