Location

The Olympic sailing takes place at Qingdao or Ts'ing Tao (Green Island), a seaside resort and port town of 7 million inhabitants 650km south-west of Beijing. Known for attracting holidaymakers and for its beer.

Description

A vast and brand new marina.

Sports

Sailing

Competition dates

Aug. 9-21

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