[2] The event began with up to 16 preliminary races in the opening series across four days.

The top two competitors from the opening series advance directly to the final, while positions 3–10 move in to the semi-final.

[3] The eight competitors in the semi-finals were split into two groups of equal strength with a goal of reaching three race victories.

The highest ranked sailor from the opening series starts the final with two race victories, while the second-ranked sailor starts with one race victory.

Scoring system: low-point system; Legend:   – Qualified for medal race(s); BFD – Black flag disqualification; DNC – Did not come to the starting area; DNF – Did not finish; DNS – Did not start; DPI – Discretionary penalty imposed; DSQ – Disqualified; OCS – On the course side of the starting line; RDG – Redress given; RET – Retired; UFD – "U" flag disqualification; † – Discarded race not counted in the overall result; Medal series official results:[5]