Sailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics – 10 to 20 ton explained

Event:10 to 20 Ton Sailing
Games:1900 Summer
Date:First race:
Last race:
Competitors:7 (documented)
Nations:2
Teams:6
Goldnoc:FRA
Silvernoc:FRA
Bronzenoc:GBR

The 10 to 20 ton was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics program in Le Havre. Six boats started during the three races in the 10 to 20 ton. Seven sailors are documented. The races were held on 1, 5 and 6 August 1900 on the English Channel.

Race schedule

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Course area and course configuration

For the 10 to 20 ton the 22nmi course off the coast of Le Havre was used.

Weather conditions

DateRaceDeiscriptionSeaWind directionRemark
01-AUG-19001Beautiful breeze, freshening in the second roundChoppy50px to 50px
05-AUG-19002very strong breeze with rain. Later gale-force windsVery rough seas50px
06-AUG-19003Wind ranging breath with violenceThe sea is more rough50px to 50px

Final results

The 1900 Olympic scoring system was used. Handicaps were added to each boat's actual time to give a total adjusted time. The handicaps only had an effect in the third race.

Daily standings

Notes

Rozenn was penalized by the jury for touching a buoy in race 1. She was awarded a number of points equal to that he would have obtained arriving last, decreases by one point.

Other information

The races drew a considerable number of spectators and yachts to watch the races in Le Havre. The harbour was packed with different tonnage vessels. Offshore the Fleurus, Cassini, and Mangini destroyers were present. Most of the members of the international jury followed the races aboard the Almee, a yacht owned by Henri Menier.

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