Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics – 8 Metre

The 8 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. 26 sailors, on 5 boats, from 3 nation competed.

Course area
The following course was used during the 1908 Olympic 6 Metre regattas in all three races: Two rounds for a total of 16 nmi.
 * Start at Ryde Pier
 * №3. Fairway Buoy
 * West Measured Mile Buoy
 * Boyne Buoy off Portsmouth Spit
 * Finish at Ryde Pier

Final results
The 1908 Olympic scoring system was used. All competitors were male.

Extra awards
Gilt commemorative medal: Silver commemorative medal:
 * Blair Cochrane owner of Cobweb
 * Royal Gothenburg Yacht Club owner of Vinga
 * The Duchess of Westminster owner of Sorais
 * C. Wisbeck owner of Fram