Sailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics – Open class


The Open class was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics program in Meulan. All boats intended to compete in other races of the Meulan program were supposed to compete in the Concours d'Honneur. It was held on 20 May 1900. About seventy–eight sailors, on about forty–seven boats, from six nations competing. The latest finishing time was at 19:00 hours. Only seven boats made it to the finish in time.

Race schedule

Course area and course configuration

For the Open class the Meulan course area was used.

Weather conditions

The race was troublesome due to an almost complete absence of any wind. Also the fact that the wind there was came perpendicular to the course and was blocked or diverted by trees and buildings.

Final results

Other information

However Yachting World states the races were open from yachts up to 30 tons, no 30 ton boats did entered.