TV broadcast on Maxx and France Télévisions
For this edition of the Olympic Games, the television broadcasting rights are held by the WBD (Eurosport) and France TV groups. Although both can broadcast the sailing races at their discretion, it is likely that, given the expectations placed on the French delegation, the sailing races will only be broadcast live on television for the Medal Races.
We will therefore have to turn to digital technology. In this respect, the WBD group has put in place significant resources. You can access the races on the Maxx platform with a subscription costing ?5 per month. In the Olympic Games section, you'll find the three races broadcast daily by OBS, the Olympic Broadcast Service. This represents one more race than in previous editions of the Olympic Games. Eurosport has called on Louis Giard, 3rd at the 2018 World Championships in windsurfing, and Julien d'Ortoli, 6th at the 2016 Olympic Games in double-handed dinghy sailing, to commentate these races, promising an intense television experience.
For France TV, digital rights are limited, so races will only be available on D+1. Jonathan Lobert , 2012 Finn bronze medallist, has been recruited as a luxury consultant.
If you'd like to follow a race that isn't broadcast on television, go to the Équipe de France website (www.2024.ffvoile.fr), where you'll find live coverage of all the races, with no commentary but plenty of statistics.
A fan zone next to the Marina Olympique
For ticket holders, the seawall and beach are interesting vantage points, especially for close-up views of the kite and iQFoil departures and arrivals.
The corniche, with its miles of benches, is also a good vantage point for some rounds, provided you have a good pair of binoculars.
Finally, don't imagine for a moment that you'll be able to take your boat or paddle anywhere near the regattas. The race area is fully enclosed and off-limits to non-accredited boats.
