8 Metre Class
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International Eight Metre Class are class of racing yachts. Eight Metre boats (often called "Eights" or 8mR) are a construction class, meaning that the boats are not identical but are all designed to meet specific measurement formula, in this case International Rule. Before WW II Eights were the most prestigious international yacht racing class, and they are still actively raced around the world. "Eight metre" in class name does not, somewhat confusingly, refer to length of the boat, but product of the formula. 8mR boats are on average some 15 metres long. Between 1907 and 2008 approximately 500 8mR boats were built, 177 of them have survived until today.
. The Eights remained in the Olympics until 1936.
New, modern eights are still built utilising newest contemporary technologies, at the rate of 1-3 boats per year. During 1980s, many old sailboat classes experienced a revival of interest. The Class has undergone a renaissance which has continued to the day, with many old yachts restored or rebuilt to racing condition, and 8mr competition is once again thriving with 25-35 boats participating annually at the 8mR Worlds. "The International Eight Register" includes 177 identified existing boats of a total of approximately 500 boats built from 1907 until today.
The 8 Metre is one of the potential Vintage Yachting Classes for the 2012 Vintage Yachting Games
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1. The World Cup.
2. The Sira Cup - All Classic eights built prior to 1968
3. The Neptune Trophy - All Classics with original deck plan build prior to 1970, wooden spars and Dacron sails
4. Vintage eights - Gaffs build before 1920.
History
The International Rule was set up in 1907 to replace earlier, simpler handicap system which were often local or at best, national, and often also fairly simple, producing extreme boats which were fast but lightly constructed and impractical. The Eight Metre class was the medium size rating established under the rule and they were chosen as an Olympic class in 1908 Summer OlympicsSailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics
Sailing/Yachting is a Olympic sport starting from the Games of the 1st Olympiad . With the exception of 1904 and possible 1916 sailing was always a part of the Olympic program....
. The Eights remained in the Olympics until 1936.
New, modern eights are still built utilising newest contemporary technologies, at the rate of 1-3 boats per year. During 1980s, many old sailboat classes experienced a revival of interest. The Class has undergone a renaissance which has continued to the day, with many old yachts restored or rebuilt to racing condition, and 8mr competition is once again thriving with 25-35 boats participating annually at the 8mR Worlds. "The International Eight Register" includes 177 identified existing boats of a total of approximately 500 boats built from 1907 until today.
The 8 Metre is one of the potential Vintage Yachting Classes for the 2012 Vintage Yachting Games
2012 Vintage Yachting Games
The 2012 Vintage Yachting Games is the second post-Olympic multi-class sailing event for discontinued Olympic classes. The event will be held July 7–15, 2012 on Lake Como, Italy. The organization of this event lies in the hands of the Multilario, a joint venture of local yacht clubs at Lake Como...
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Olympic results
1908 |
Cobweb Blair Cochrane Blair Cochrane Blair Onslow Cochrane was a British sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was helmsman of the British boat Cobweb, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Arthur Wood Arthur Wood (sailor) Arthur Nicholas Lindsay Wood was a British sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the British boat Cobweb, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Henry Sutton John Rhodes John Rhodes (sailor) John Edward Rhodes was a British sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the British boat Cobweb, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Charles Campbell Charles Campbell (sailor) Charles Ralph Campbell was a British sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the British boat Cobweb, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... |
Vinga Carl Hellström Carl Hellström Carl Leopold Hellström was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won a silver medal as crew member of the Swedish Vinga in the 8 metre class.... Edmund Thormählen Edmund Thormählen Edmund Gustaf Thormählen was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Vinga, which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Erik Wallerius Erik Wallerius Erik G. Wallerius was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won a silver medal as crew member of the Swedish Vinga in the 8 metre class.... Eric Sandberg Eric Sandberg Eric G. Sandberg was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won a silver medal as crew member of the Swedish Vinga in the 8 metre class.... Harald Wallin Harald Wallin Johan Harald Alfred Wallin was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics.... |
Sorais Philip Hunloke Philip Hunloke Philip Hunloke né Perceval was a British sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the British boat Sorais, which won the bronze medal in the 8 metre class.... Alfred Hughes Alfred Hughes Alfred Collingwood Hughes was a British sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the British boat Sorais, which won the bronze medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Frederick Hughes Frederick Hughes Frederick Saint-John Hughes was a British sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the British boat Sorais, which won the bronze medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... George Ratsey George Ratsey George Ernest Ratsey was a British sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.-Biography:He was a crew member of the British boat Sorais, which won the bronze medal in the 8 metre class. He died on December 25, 1942 in New Rochelle, New York.-References:... William Ward |
1912 |
Taifun Thomas Aas Thomas Aas Thomas Valentin Aas was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Taifun, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Andreas Brecke Andreas Brecke Andreas Bang Brecke was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... Torleiv Corneliussen Torleiv Corneliussen Torleiv Schibsted Corneliussen was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Taifun, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Thoralf Glad Thoralf Glad Thoralf Glad was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Taifun, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Christian Jebe Christian Jebe Christian Fredrik Jebe was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Taifun, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... |
Sans Atout Emil Henriques Emil Henriques Emil Henriques was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Sans Atout, which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Bengt Heyman Bengt Heyman Bengt Heyman was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Sans Atout, which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Alvar Thiel Alvar Thiel Alvar Thiel was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Sans Atout, which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Herbert Westermark Herbert Westermark Herbert Westermark was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Sans Atout, which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Nils Westermark Nils Westermark Nils Westermark was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Sans Atout, which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... |
Lucky Girl Arthur Ahnger Arthur Ahnger Arthur Ahnger was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Finnish boat Lucky Girl, which won the bronze medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Erik Lindh Bertil Tallberg Bertil Tallberg Bertil Tallberg was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Finnish boat Lucky Girl, which won the bronze medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Gunnar Tallberg Gunnar Tallberg Gunnar Tallberg was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Finnish boat Lucky Girl, which won the bronze medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Georg Westling |
1920 (1907 rating) |
Irene Carl Ringvold Carl Ringvold Carl August Ringvold was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.... Thorleif Holbye Thorleif Holbye Thorleif Holbye was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Irene, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class .-External links:*... Tellef Wagle Tellef Wagle Tellef "Tell" Wagle was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Irene, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class .-External links:*... Kristoffer Olsen Kristoffer Olsen Kristoffer Olsen was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Irene, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class .-External links:*... Alf Jacobsen Alf Jacobsen Alf Kristian Bruun Jacobsen was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Irene, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class .... |
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1920 (1919 rating) |
Sildra Magnus Konow Magnus Konow Magnus Andreas Thulstrup Clasen Konow was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1928 Summer Olympics, in the 1936 Summer Olympics, and in the 1948 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he was a crew member of the Norwegian... Reidar Marthiniussen Reidar Marthiniussen Johan Reidar Martiniuson was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Sildra, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class .... Ragnar Vik Ragnar Vik Ragnar Magne Vik was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Sildra, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class .-External links:*... Thorleif Christoffersen Thorleif Christoffersen Thorleif Christoffersen was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Sildra, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class .-External links:*... |
Lyn Jens Salvesen Jens Salvesen Jens Johan Salvesen was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Lyn, which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class .... Lauritz Schmidt Lauritz Schmidt Lauritz Thure Thrap Schmidt was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.... Finn Schiander Finn Schiander Finn Schiander was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Lyn, which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class .-External links:*... Nils Thomas Nils Thomas Nils Marius Thomas was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Lyn, which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class .-External links:*... Ralph Tschudi Ralph Tschudi Ralph Tschudi was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Lyn, which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class .-External links:*... |
Antwerpia V Albert Grisar Willy de l'Arbre Willy de l'Arbre Willy de l'Arbre was a Belgian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Belgian boat Antwerpia V, which won the bronze medal in the 8 metre class .-External links:*... Léopold Standaert Henri Weewauters Henri Weewauters Henri Weewauters was a Belgian sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics. In 1908 he won the silver medal in the 6 metre class with the Belgian boat Zut... Georges Hellebuyck Georges Hellebuyck Georges Hellebuyck was a Belgian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Belgian boat Antwerpia V, which won the bronze medal in the 8 metre class .-External links:... |
1924 |
Bera Rick Bockelie Rick Bockelie Rick Marlow Bockelie was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he won the gold medal as crew member of the Norwegian boat Bera in the 8 metre class event.-External links:*... Harald Hagen Harald Hagen Harald Hagen, Jr. was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he won the gold medal as crew member of the Norwegian boat Bera in the 8 metre class event.-External links:*... Ingar Nielsen Ingar Nielsen Ingar Nielsen was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.... Carl Ringvold Carl Ringvold Carl August Ringvold was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.... Carl Ringvold, Jr. Carl Ringvold, Jr. Carl August Ringvold, Jr. was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he won the gold medal as crew member of the Norwegian boat Bera in the 8 metre class event.... |
Emily Edwin Jacob Edwin Jacob Edwin Ellis Jacob was a British sailor who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.He was born in Kensington.In 1924 he won the silver medal as crew member of the British boat Emily in the 8 metre class event.... Thomas Riggs Walter Riggs Ernest Roney Harold Fowler |
Namoussa Louis Breguet Pierre Gauthier Robert Girardet André Guerrier Georges Mollard |
1928 |
l'Aile VI Donatien Bouché Donatien Bouché Donatien Bouché was a French sailor who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was a crew member of the French boat l'Aile VI which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Carl de la Sablière Carl de la Sablière Carl de la Sablière was a French sailor who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was a crew member of the French boat l'Aile VI which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... André Derrien André Derrien André Derrien was a French sailor who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was a crew member of the French boat l'Aile VI which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:**... Virginie Hériot Virginie Hériot Virginie Claire Désirée Marie Hériot was a French yachtswoman who won in the 1928 Summer Olympics in the 8 Metre Aile VI... André Lesauvage André Lesauvage André Lesauvage was a French sailor who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was a crew member of the French boat l'Aile VI which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Jean Lesieur |
Hollandia Gerard de Vries Lentsch Gerard de Vries Lentsch Gerardus "Gerard" de Vries Lentsch was a Dutch sailor who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.... Maarten de Wit Maarten de Wit Maarten de Wit was a Dutch sailor who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was a crew member of the Dutch boat Hollandia which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class.... Lambertus Doedes Lambertus Doedes Lambertus Doedes was a Dutch sailor who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was a crew member and owner, of the Dutch boat Hollandia which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class.... Hendrik Kersken Hendrik Kersken Hendrik Kersken was a Dutch sailor who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was a crew member of the Dutch boat Hollandia which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class.... Johannes van Hoolwerff Johannes van Hoolwerff Johannes Cornelis van Hoolwerff was a Dutch sailor who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.... Cornelis van Staveren Cornelis van Staveren Cornelis van Staveren was a Dutch sailor who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was a crew member of the Dutch boat Hollandia which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class.... |
Sylvia Clarence Hammar Clarence Hammar Clarence Hammar was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he finished sixth in the Olympic Monotype.... Tore Holm Tore Holm Tore Anton Holm was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1920, 1928, 1932, 1936 and in the 1948 Summer Olympics.... Carl Sandblom Carl Sandblom Carl Sandblom was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was a crew member of the Swedish boat Sylvia which won the bronze medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... John Sandblom John Sandblom John Sandblom was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was a crew member of the Swedish boat Sylvia which won the bronze medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Philip Sandblom Philip Sandblom Philip Sandblom was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928, he was a crew member of the Swedish boat Sylvia which won the bronze medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Wilhelm Törsleff Wilhelm Törsleff Wilhelm Törsleff was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was a crew member of the Swedish boat Sylvia which won the bronze medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... |
1932 |
Angelita John Biby John Biby John Edward Biby, Jr. , was an American sailor who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.In 1932 he was a crew member of the Angelita which won the gold medal in the 8-metre class.... William Cooper William Cooper (sailor) William H. Cooper was an American sailor who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.In 1932 he was a crew member of the American boat Angelita which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Carl Dorsey Carl Dorsey Carl James Dorsey was an American sailor who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.In 1932 he was a crew member of the American boat Angelita which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Owen Churchill Owen Churchill Owen Porter Churchill was an American sailor who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.In 1932 he was a crew member of the American boat Angelita which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.- Swim Fin :... Robert Sutton Robert Sutton (sailor) Robert Manvel Sutton was an American sailor who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.In 1932 he was a crew member of the American boat Angelita which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Pierpont Davis Pierpont Davis Pierpont Davis was an American sailor who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.In 1932 he was a crew member of the American boat Angelita which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Alan Morgan Alan Morgan (sailor) Alan C. Morgan was an American sailor who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.He was born in California and died in Riverside County, California.... Alphonse Burnand Alphonse Burnand Alphonse A. Burnand, Jr. was an American sailor who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.He was born in Colorado and died in Orange, California.... Thomas Webster Thomas Webster (sailor) Thomas Campbell Webster was an American sailor who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.In 1932 he was a crew member of the American boat Angelita which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:... John Huettner John Huettner John E. Huettner was an American sailor who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.In 1932 he was a crew member of the American boat Angelita which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Richard Moore Kenneth Carey Kenneth Carey Kenneth A. Carey was an American sailor who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.In 1932 he was a crew member of the American boat Angelita which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.... |
Santa Maria Ernest Cribb Ernest Cribb Ernest Frank Cribb was a Canadian sailor who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.In 1932 he was a crew member of the Canadian boat Santa Maria which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class. He died in Vancouver.-External links:**... Harry Jones Peter Gordon Peter Gordon (sailor) Peter Dawson Gordon was a Canadian sailor who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.Born in Ontario he was a crew member of the Canadian boat Santa Maria which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class in 1932. He died in Vancouver.-External links:*... Hubert Wallace Hubert Wallace Hubert Alfred Wallace was a Canadian sailor who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.Born in Vancouver, he was a crew member of the Canadian boat Santa Maria which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class in 1932. He died in Oak Bay, British Columbia.-External links:*... Ronald Maitland Ronald Maitland Ronald Monteith Maitland was a Canadian sailor who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.In 1932 he was a crew member of the Canadian boat Santa Maria which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class.... George Gyles George Gyles George Frederick Gyles was a Canadian sailor who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.In 1932 he was a crew member of the Canadian boat Santa Maria which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class. He died in Vancouver.-External links:**... |
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1936 |
Italia Giovanni Reggio Giovanni Reggio 100pxGiovanni Leone Reggio was an Italian sailor who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics, in the 1936 Summer Olympics, and in the 1948 Summer Olympics.... Bruno Bianchi Luigi De Manincor Luigi De Manincor Luigi De Manincor was an Italian sailor who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics and in the 1948 Summer Olympics.... Domenico Mordini Domenico Mordini Domenico Mordini was an Italian sailor who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.In 1936 he was a crew member of the Italian boat Italia which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class competition.-External links:*... Luigi Poggi Luigi Poggi (sailor) Luigi Mino Poggi was an Italian sailor who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics and in the 1948 Summer Olympics.... Enrico Poggi Enrico Poggi Enrico Massimo Poggi was an Italian sailor who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics, in the 1948 Summer Olympics, and in the 1952 Summer Olympics... < |
Silja Olaf Ditlev-Simonsen Olaf Ditlev-Simonsen Olaf Christian "Tit" Ditlev-Simonsen, Jr. was a Norwegian bandy player, footballer, sailor, sports administrator and businessperson.-Early and personal life:... Hans Struksnæs Hans Struksnæs Hans Sølberg Struksnæs was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.In 1936 he won the silver medal as crew member of the Norwegian boat Silja in the 8 metre class event.-External links:*... Lauritz Schmidt Lauritz Schmidt Lauritz Thure Thrap Schmidt was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.... Nordahl Wallem Nordahl Wallem Nordahl L. Wallem was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.In 1936 he won the silver medal as crew member of the Norwegian boat Silja in the 8 metre class event.-External links:*... Jacob Tullin Thams Jacob Tullin Thams Jacob Tullin "Tulla" Thams was a Norwegian Olympian. He won the first Olympic ski jumping gold medal in 1924, and became the third person to medal in both the Winter and Summer Olympics in 1936 as a member of the silver medal-winning... John Ditlev-Simonsen John Ditlev-Simonsen John Peder Ditlev-Simonsen was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he won the silver medal as crew member of the Norwegian boat Silja in the 8 metre class event.-References:... |
Germania III Hans Howaldt Hans Howaldt Hans Howaldt was a successful and highly decorated German U-boat commander in the Kaiserliche Marine during World War I and also active in World War II... Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Alfried Felix Alwyn Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach , often referred to as Alfried Krupp, was a convicted war criminal, an industrialist, a competitor in Olympic yacht races and a member of the Krupp family, which has been prominent in Germany since the early 19th century.The family company, known... Felix Scheder-Bieschin Felix Scheder-Bieschin Felix Scheder-Bieschin was a German sailor who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.During World War II he served in Kriegsmarine and was killed in action off the coast of Norway.... Eduard Mohr Otto Wachs Fritz Bischoff |
World Championships
After a long break, the Worlds have been organized for the eight metres in four classes:1. The World Cup.
2. The Sira Cup - All Classic eights built prior to 1968
3. The Neptune Trophy - All Classics with original deck plan build prior to 1970, wooden spars and Dacron sails
4. Vintage eights - Gaffs build before 1920.
Year | Location | Winner | Owner | Designer | Built |
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1983 | Hankø - Norway | Vision | Robin Clarke | C.E. Nicholson | 1930 |
1984 | RCYC - Canada | Vision | Robin Clarke | C.E. Nicholson | 1930 |
1985 | Rochester - USA | Vision | Robin Clarke | C.E. Nicholson | 1930 |
1986 | Cannes - France | Ayana | Walter Latscha | F. Camatte | 1947 |
1987 | NJK - Helsinki | Wye | Sigfrid Svensson | C.E. Nicholson | 1935 |
1988 | Sandham - Sweden | Wanda | Lasse Björk | Tore Holm | 1937 |
1989 | RCYC - Canada | Venture II | Lorne Corley | E.A. Shuman | 1938 |
1990 | Rochester - USA | Venture II | Lorne Corley | E.A. Shuman | 1938 |
1991 | RCYC - Canada | Venture II | Lorne Corley | E.A. Shuman | 1938 |
1992 | Sandham - Sweden | Isabel | Bo Persson | Gustav Estlander | 1928 |
1993 | NJK - Helsinki | Andromeda | Ola & Ulf Nilsson | Arvid Laurin | 1947 |
1994 | Cannes - France | Vision | Eric Mallet | C.E. Nicholsen | 1930 |
1995 | Medemblik - The Netherlands | Vision | Eric Mallet | C.E. Nicholsen | 1930 |
1996 | Sodus Bay - USA | Iskareen | Ralph Reimann | Olin Stephens | 1939 |
1998 | Geneve - Switzerland | Vision | Eric Mallet | C.E. Nicholson | 1930 |
1999 | Rochester - USA | Norseman | Cedric G. E. Gyles | William J. Roue | 1930 |
2000 | Porto St.Stefano - Italy | Vision | Eric Mallet | C.E. Nicholson | 1930 |
2002 | NJK – Helsinki | Bona | Dr. Giovanni Mogna | Baglietto | 1934 |
2003 | SNT – France | Bona | Dr. Giovanni Mogna | Baglietto | 1934 |
2004 | SNG – Switzerland | Cutty Tou | Alain & Gilles Minos | C.E. Nicholson | 1930 |
2005 | RCYC - Canada | Iskareen | Ralph Reimann | Olin Stephens | 1939 |
2006 | Lindau - Germany | Froya | Peter Groh | Bjarne Aas | 1939 |
2007 | The Clyde - Scotland | Saskia | John & Micheal Stephen | William Fife III | 1931 |
2008 | KNS Hankø - Norway | Sira | Kuningas Harald V | Johan Anker | 1938 |
2009 | Hyères - France | Severn | Brad Butterworth | William Fife | 1936 |
2010 | Toronto - Canada | Raven | Mark DeCelles and Richard Self | Alfred Mylne & Sir Thomas Glen-Coats | 1938 |
2011 | Flensburg - Germany | Raven | Mark DeCelles and Richard Self | Alfred Mylne & Sir Thomas Glen-Coats | 1938 |