Sailing at the 1956 Summer Olympics – 12 m2 Sharpie

The 12 m2 Sharpie was a sailing event in the sailing program of the 1956 Summer Olympics, held at Port Phillip. Seven races were scheduled. Twenty-six sailors, on 13 boats, from 13 nations competed.

The races were held on a 10 nautical mile (18.5 km) course. Dutch teams dominated this class in the 1950s, but they boycotted the 1956 Olympics, protesting the Soviet invasion of Hungary. Australia initially won the final, but were demoted to second place after France argued that the Australian boat obstructed their path.

Results
DNF = Did not finish, DNS= Did not start, DSQ = Disqualified

= Male, = Female

Conditions at Port Phillip
Three race areas were needed during the Olympics at Port Phillip. Each of the classes was using the same scoring system. The northern course was used for the 12 m2 Sharpie.