The choice of Sydney Harbour as the sailing venue allowed a huge number of spectators access to the action.

However, there was not a great level of interest for this and only 2000 tickets had been sold one month before the start of the event.

The Olympic Sailing Shore Base was located on parts of Rushcutters Bay Park, Yarranabbe Park, the Sir David Martin Reserve and the waters of Rushcutters Bay.

The shore base was used for logistic support and competition management and included temporary structures for the sailing events such as a marina for 250 boats.

The Soling match racing was staged in Farm Cove at the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House.