The 12 Metre was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics program in Hunters Quay.

[3] 20 sailors, on 2 boats, from 1 nation competed.

The following course was used during the 1908 Olympic 12-Metre regattas in all two races: Two rounds for a total of 26 nautical miles (48 km).

All competitors were male For first place the helmsman and mate of the Hera received gold medals but the crew received silver medals.

For second place the helmsman and mate of the Mouchette received silver medals but the crew received bronze medals.