The event was billed as one of the highlights of the Rolex SailGP Championship, and it did not disappoint. Racing unfolded in classic Saint-Tropez fashion: turquoise waters, glittering sunshine, and a breeze that built into a cauldron of unpredictability. Mistral Mayhem on Day One Twelve international teams lined up with their 18-metre wingsails, foils and rudders primed, but it was the breeze that stole the show. With gusts spiralling across the bay and a steep sea state, crews were forced into split-second decisions.