[1] Acapulco Bay is located on the Pacific coast in the state of Guerrero, 250 miles from Mexico City.

20,000 square metres of new docks provided with potable water, electricity and telephones were created.

The buoys bearing colored flags delineated the three course areas.

Technical control was assured by a staff of measurers for gauging all yachts before racing.

The Olympic Village, located in the Caleta Hotel, provided accommodation for 503 competitors, trainers, team managers from 40 countries.