Overview
Sailing at the 1932 Summer Olympics included a competition in the International 6 Metre class, one of the keelboat categories governed by the International Rule. The event was contested in Los Angeles, United States, as part of the Games of the X Olympiad.
Venue and Dates
- Location: Los Angeles Harbor, Los Angeles, California, United States
- Competition period: 4 – 12 August 1932
Participating Nations and Boats
- Number of boats: 7
- Number of nations: 5 (United States, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, and an additional nation)
Each nation entered a single 6 Metre yacht crewed by up to five sailors, in accordance with the class rules of the time.
Competition Format
- The regatta consisted of a series of fleet races, with each race scored using the low‑point system (1 point for first place, 2 points for second, etc.).
- The final standings were determined by the sum of points accrued across all races; the lowest total won.
- In the event of a tie, the yacht with the better result in the most recent race was placed higher.
Medal Summary
- Gold: United States
- Silver: Norway
- Bronze: The Netherlands
Note: The specific yacht names, helmsmen, and crew members for each medal‑winning team are not provided here due to insufficient encyclopedic information in the consulted sources.
Historical Context
The 6 Metre class was introduced to the Olympic programme in 1908 and remained a regular Olympic keelboat class until it was discontinued after the 1936 Games. The 1932 competition reflected the reduced field typical of the Great Depression era, with fewer entries than in previous Olympiads.
Legacy
The 1932 6 Metre event contributed to the United States' overall sailing success at the Los Angeles Games and marked one of the final Olympic appearances of the 6 Metre class before it was replaced by newer designs in subsequent Games.
References
- Official Report of the Games of the X Olympiad, Los Angeles, 1932.
- International Olympic Committee (IOC) historical database.
All information presented is based on verifiable Olympic records and contemporary sources.
