For each class races were scheduled from 27 July 1992 to 4 August 1992 of the coast of Barcelona, Spain on the Mediterranean Sea.

The weather conditions in Barcelona were found suitable for sailing.

The new harbor was designed to be the base for the Olympic sailors and a key factor in the opening up of the city to the sea.

This was achieved by a Special Town Plan for the “Parc de Mar” Area including a harbor which satisfy the requirements of sailors and organizers.

A total of five race areas were created on the Mediterranean Sea.