| Event: | 6 Metre |
| Games: | 1908 Summer |
| Dates: | First race: Last race: |
| Competitors: | 15 |
| Nations: | 4 |
| Teams: | 5 |
| Goldnoc: | GBR |
| Silvernoc: | BEL |
| Bronzenoc: | FRA |
| Next: | 1912 |
The 6 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.[1] 15 sailors, on 5 boats, from 4 nation competed.
| bgcolor=#3399ff align=center | ● | Event competitions | bgcolor=#ffcc00 align=center | ● | Event finals |
The following course was used during the 1908 Olympic 6-Metre regattas in all three races:
Two rounds for a total of 13nmi.
| Date | Race | Deiscription | Sea | Wind direction | Start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27-JUL-1908 | 1 | Light wind. More wind in the second round | Calm | to | 12:30 | |
| 28-JUL-1908 | 2 | Extreme light wind. | death calm | 12:30 | ||
| 29-JUL-1908 | 3 | Very light breeze, fluking. Late in the afternoon true wind, moderate | Calm | 12:30 |
The 1908 Olympic scoring system was used. All competitors were male.
500px|thumb|none|Graph showing the daily standings in the 6 Metre during the 1908 Summer Olympics
Gilt commemorative medal:
Silver commemorative medal:
Challenge vase of sèvres china given by the President of the France Republic: