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Detailed Information
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Competition Dates
22 Jul to 2 Aug 1996
Venue
Wassaw Sound, Savannah, Georgia
Capacity: varies
Events/Disciplines
10 Events | ||
Men | Women | Open |
Board (IMCO One-Design) | Board (IMCO One-Design) | Dinghy (Laser) |
Single-handed Dinghy (Finn) | Single-handed Dinghy (Europe) | Multihull (Tornado) |
Double-handed Dinghy (470) | Double-handed Dinghy (470) | Two-person Keelboat (Star) |
Fleet/Match Race Keelboat (Soling) |
Number of Athletes
145 men, 96 women, 202 open, 443 total
Changes Since Barcelona
Dropped:Flying Dutchman; Division 2 sailboard
Added: Laser for dinghy event; IMCO One-Design for board events.
Qualifications
Qualification system is currently being review by the International Yacht Racing Union. For each class, a maximum number will qualify.
Competition Format
Two races per day over a closed course. Soling will eliminate to a match-racing final. All others will fleet race with all races counting equally.
International Federation
IYRU — International Yacht Racing Union
27 Broadwall
Waterloo, London
SE1 9PL, Great Britain
Tel: (44-71) 928-6611
Fax: (44-71) 401-8304
Olympic Debut
Men: 1900
Women: 1900
| Closing Ceremony of the 1996 Games involved a crew of 2,100 who worked with more than 3,500 performers as well as thousands of athletes who celebrated on the field of Olympic Stadium. |