For each class races were scheduled from 5–12 August directly off the Los Angeles Harbor on the Pacific Ocean.

This course was selected because of its suitability for wind conditions, its freedom from tides and swift currents, and the clearness of its waters, with the added advantage of offering spectators a full view from the Point Fermin headlands.

The USOC proposed to discontinue the 12' Dinghy in favor of a small V-bottom Catboat locally known as the Snowbird as the single handed one design class.

Seven local physicians provided voluntary service (in alphabetical order): Three sailors attempted to sail in the Snownbird and the Star.

This was a challenge since the schedule of the Snowbird was modified due to the light air weather conditions in the mornings of the regattas.