The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games announced on Monday afternoon the final plan for the sailing competitions: the Port of Los Angeles and Belmont Shore in Long Beach have been selected for their favorable conditions and location within the overall plan for the Games, attracting fans from around the world with their famous and televised coastal landscapes.
The Port of Los Angeles will host six boat events: Men’s and Women’s Dinghy, Men’s and Women’s Skiff, Mixed Dinghy, and Mixed Multihull. Belmont Shore will be the venue for the four board events: Men’s and Women’s Windsurfing, and Men’s and Women’s Kiteboarding.
Both locations were chosen after close collaboration between the cities of Los Angeles and Long Beach, together with the international federation World Sailing. The aim is to offer the world’s best sailors an optimal environment in which to compete and spectators a quality experience.
An Olympic legacy on the California coast
The Port of Los Angeles already hosted Olympic sailing in 1932, and Long Beach did so again in 1984. In 2028, both locations will once again host the discipline, reinforcing their Olympic legacy and showcasing the California coast to the world.
Local authorities have highlighted the importance of this return. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass emphasized the “historic role of San Pedro and the Port in Olympic sailing,” while Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson recalled the city’s tradition in windsurfing and kiteboarding, two disciplines that promise to capture the public’s attention.
Schedule for athletes and fans
To maximize media coverage and the fan experience, the events will be held consecutively: first the boards at Belmont Shore and then the boats at the Port of Los Angeles. The distance between the two venues is about 16 kilometers, which will facilitate logistics and access for both athletes and spectators.
World Sailing CEO David Graham highlighted that “both venues will offer ideal conditions for sailors to demonstrate their skill, athleticism, and strategy.” The LA28 organizing committee and the Port of Los Angeles have also emphasized the importance of collaboration and teamwork throughout this process.
