Sailing at the 1932 Summer Olympics – 8 Metre
| 8 Metre at the Games of the X Olympiad
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Line drawing of the 8 Metre
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| Venue | Los Angeles Harbor |
| Dates | First race: August 5, 1932 Last race: August 9, 1932 |
| Competitors | 18 from 2 nations |
| Teams | 2 |
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The 8 Metre was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1932 Summer Olympics program in Los Angeles Harbor. Four races were scheduled plus possible tie breakers. 18 sailors, on 2 boats, from 2 nation competed.
The courses had been well prepared. The marks were laid by the United States Lighthouse Service in the form of large Government. Visiting yachts were kept at a safe distance from the racing boats by the US Coast Guard. Tows were arranged by the US Navy to and from Los Angeles Harbor to the race area. The 8 Metre sailed outside the breakwater.
The correct historic weather data for Los Angeles during the 8 Metre races can be obtained for about US$20.- at http://weather-warehouse.com/index.html.
During the Sailing regattas at the 1932 Summer Olympics among others the following persons were competing in the 8 Metre:
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