Racing got underway early, with the first start firing at 08:00, as sailors faced a classic Mediterranean test: light, patchy and highly variable winds, fluctuating between just 1 and 7 knots throughout the day. These were conditions that rewarded patience, communication and flawless teamwork — the very foundations of successful team racing. With breeze lines constantly shifting across the course, every tack, mark trap and positioning decision carried extra weight. It was a day where mental sharpness mattered just as much as boat speed, and where teams had to adapt on the fly to survive.