Sailing going north at Brisbane 2032

While the Sailing venue for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games is still not known, the Brisbane 2032 Olympics revealed the host venues of the sailing competition to be Townsville and The Whitsundays.

The decision will provide one of the most scenic backdrops of the Games, showcasing the iconic beauty of Far North Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef to the estimated 3 billion Olympic broadcast viewers worldwide. Brisbane is on Australia’s east coast, with The Whitsundays 560 miles to the north, and Townsville is another 140 miles away.

“There is an extremely strong connection between sailing and the communities in North Queensland, and we are pleased that we will have the opportunity to provide a regional legacy for the 2032 Olympic Games.” said Australian Sailing President Shevaun Bruland.

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase our sport, with North Queensland offering some of the most beautiful, pristine and competitive sailing courses in the world.

“The Organizing Committee’s decision will have a lasting impact on sailing and our clubs, and we will work with all parties to ensure the best result for the sport, the Games, Queensland and Olympic viewers around the world.”

Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Sailing Program*:
Men’s One Person Dinghy – ILCA 7
Women’s One Person Dinghy – ILCA 6
Mixed Two Person Dinghy – 470
Men’s Skiff – 49er
Women’s Skiff – 49erFX
Men’s Kiteboard – Formula Kite Class
Women’s Kiteboard – Formula Kite Class
Men’s Windsurfing – iQFOiL
Women’s Windsurfing – iQFOiL
Mixed Multihull – Nacra 17

Venue: Los Angeles or Long Beach
Dates: July 21-August 6

* World Sailing voted to keep the Paris 2024 Sailing Program for Los Angeles 2028, but the program is not final until the IOC approves all events, which usually occurs between December 2024 and January 2025. To date, this decision has not been made.