| Sailing at the 1978 Asian Games | |
|---|---|
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| Venue | Pattaya Bay |
| Dates | 12–16 December 1978 |
Sailing (as Yachting) was contested at the 1978 Asian Games in Pattaya Bay, Pattaya, Thailand in December 1978. There were four events in the competition.
Japan topped the medal table with two gold medals.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Japan (JPN) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 |  Thailand (THA) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 |  Pakistan (PAK) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 |  Burma (BIR) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 India (IND) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 6 |  Singapore (SIN) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Totals (6 entries) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | |
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