Sailing at the 1972 Summer Olympics
In the XX. 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich found six competitions take place in sailing. Venue for the sailing competition was from August 29 to September 8, 1972, located at the Kiel district Schilksee Olympic Centre on the Kiel Fjord.
Competitions and schedule
Finn - Dinghy
Participants: 35 sailors
Flying Dutchman
Participants: 29 teams The Olympic champion Pattison and Davies could choose four out of seven races for themselves.
Star
Participants: 18 teams
Tempest
Participants: 21 teams
Dragon
Participants: 23 teams The Olympic champion from Australia won three of six races.
Soling
Participants: 26 teams The Olympic champion from the USA won three of six races.