Cecilia Wollmann is making the most of her time at the Olympic Games sailing venue in Rio this week.

The Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club sailor has been busy testing the waters where she will compete in the women’s Laser Radial in August, as well as getting acquainted with the Olympic Village.

“The conditions have been relatively light winds, but lots of challenging current,” Wollmann said.

“There are a number of other international sailors in other boats also training here.”

Wollmann is being put through her paces in Rio by Argentinian coach, Christian Noe.

“The idea of this first trip is to get in touch with the water and understand the logistics,” he said. “Get to understand the weather and conditions and a good understanding of the currents and the different wind pressures due to the land masses.”

In the lead up to the games health concerns have been raised over the quality of the water in Rio after the AP reported that its first round of tests showed disease-causing viruses directly linked to human sewage at levels up to 1.7 million times what would be considered highly alarming in the United States or Europe.

Experts said athletes were competing in the viral equivalent of raw sewage and exposure to dangerous health risks almost certain.

Wollmann, however, has a different view on the situation.

“The water is not as bad as the press has led it to be, but I am still taking precautions to ensure I am safe,” the Bermuda Red Bull Youth America’s Cup hopeful said.

“There’s lots of trash, but many sailors sail here everyday and haven’t had any problems.”

The 18-year-old has also taken the necessary steps to safeguard herself from the outbreak of the Zika virus in Brazil.

Along with all other National Olympic Committees, the Bermuda Olympic Association has received reassurances from the International Olympic Committee over health concerns stemming from the outbreak of the virus.

“Obviously, there are concerns with the Zika virus,” she said. “However, I have discussed with the Bermuda Olympic Association and my doctor to talk about taking all the necessary precautions to stay safe.”

Wollmann has also taken advantage of the opportunity to scout the Olympic Village, where she will be staying during her maiden Olympic appearance.

“On the first day we got a lay of the land by figuring out where the Olympic Village is going to be and sailing venue, which is still under heavy construction,” she said.

Wollmann qualified for the Olympics at January’s Sailing World Cup in Miami.