| Event: | 6 Metre |
| Games: | 1924 Summer |
| Dates: | First race: Last race: |
| Competitors: | 27 |
| Nations: | 9 |
| Teams: | 9 |
| Goldnoc: | NOR |
| Silvernoc: | DEN |
| Bronzenoc: | NED |
| Next: | 1928 |
The 6 Metre was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1924 Summer Olympics program in Le Havre. A program of matches and semi-finals were scheduled. In case of a tie sail-off's would be held. 27 sailors, on 9 boats from 9 nations competed.
| bgcolor=#3399ff align=center | ● | Elimination serie (E) | bgcolor=#ffcc00 align=center | ● | Semi-finals (SF) |
| Date | Race | Wind speed | Wind direction | Start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-JUL-1924 | 1st Match | 1m/s – 4m/s | 50px | 14:14 | |
| 22-JUL-1924 | 2nd Match | 1m/s – 4m/s | 50px | 14:15 | |
| 23-JUL-1924 | 3rd Match | 4m/s | 50px | 15:00 | |
| 25-JUL-1924 | 1st Semi-final | 9m/s | 50px | 15:00 | |
| 26-JUL-1924 | 2nd Semi-final | 5m/s | 50px | 15:15 |
Competitors who scored a first or a second place in the matches were qualified (Q) for the semi-finals.
In the 6 Metre each boat has a specific design that have to stay within certain formula. The outcome of the formula must be less than 6 Metre. During these Olympic races boats were used of the following designers:
| Country | Sailnumber | Designer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N.13 | Bjarne Aas | ||
| D.22 | William Fife | ||
| H.2 | William Fife | ||
| S.5 | Axel Nygren | ||
| B.3 | William Fife | ||
| F.70 | Morgan Morgan-Giles | ||
| I.30 | Francesco Giovanelli | ||
| E.8 | Anker & Jensen | ||
| C.4 | Arbaut |
During the Sailing regattas at the 1924 Summer Olympics among others the following persons were competing in the various classes: