For each class seven races were scheduled from 20 to 28 July 1952 of the coast of Harmaja.

The start was made in the center of a set of 8 numbered marks that were places in a circle.

Specially the keelboat course was situated in an area of fair sailing conditions.

No currents or tidal movements, and no obstacles around the course that could create wind shadows.

On the other hand, the Finn course was set near sheltered islands and thus safe for this type of sailing.