According to the IOC statutes the contests in all sport disciplines must be held either in, or as close as possible to the city which the IOC has chosen.
The sailing conditions of the coast of Los Angeles are very suitable for Olympic sailing.
 
A total of four race areas were created in the Pacific of the coast of Long Beach.

For the media a number of 40 boats was reserved.
All boats were fully booked.
According to the IOC statutes the contests in all sport disciplines must be held either in, or as close as possible to the city which the IOC has chosen. The sailing conditions of the coast of Los Angeles are very suitable for Olympic sailing.  
A total of four race areas were created in the Pacific of the coast of Long Beach. 
For the media a number of 40 boats was reserved. All boats were fully booked.
Sailing at the 1984 Summer Olympics