BY SAULO PEREIRA GUIMARÃES
Informal spectator area sees fans from around the world come together in classic Rio style
Sailing fans from far and wide came together on Monday (8 August) to watch the first day of the Rio 2016 Olympic sailing regattas. From their prime position on Flamengo beach, they were able to take in magnificent views of Sugarloaf Mountain, as the boats set out from the nearby Marina da Gloria and headed out across Guanabara Bay.
Competition got underway around 1pm, with winds registered at 10 knots (18.5 km/hr). A big screen mounted on the sand showed the action out on the water, where winds were blowing at close to 40 km/hr.
A casual, very carioca-style spectator area has been set up on the sands of Flamengo beach.
“It’s great, it’s well organised,” said Frenchman Ronix, who had travelled from Brittany to support compatriot Pierre Le Coq, and was proudly sporting his national colours. “I’m very happy to be taking part in this big celebration,” he said, in a reference to the enthusiastic Brazilian crowd. “It’s totally different to what you see at football games in France,” he added.
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