Eight out of ten fleets were racing on Wednesday, with only the Laser and Laser Radial having a rest day. Some sailors put down some big markers with dominant performances in the 470 Women and Nacra 17.
In the Men's and Women's Skiff events, both halves of an engaged couple are sharing the limelight in their respective boats, Dylan Fletcher (GBR) taking the lead in the 49er and his fiancée Charlotte Dobson (GBR) maintaining top spot in the 49erFX.
Alongside the big waves across Sagami Bay, the sailors thrived in 14-17 knots of consistent south westerly breeze that gave them a stern test.
Points are tight after four Finn races, but Alican Kaynar (TUR) is doing just enough to stay in the lead after his spectacular opening day.
Now, though, the Turk is on equal points with the Hungarian, Zsombor Berecz, in second place.
Just a point off the joint-leaders is 23-year-old Joan Cardona, the Spaniard continuing to prove that he can hold his own against the seniors on the biggest stage.
The day belonged to defending Olympic Champion Giles Scott, however, with the Briton winning both races and revelling in the big waves. After a slow start to the regatta, Scott's double-bullet day puts him just three points off the lead. He's known for being able to work the waves perhaps better than anyone.
Scott commented, "[Wind] pressure was super strategic today and there were really nice waves to surf. So you find a bit of pressure and get it, get a few good waves, you can extend away. But in this heat, there's a little bit of energy maintenance needed too, to make sure you have something in the tank for upwind."
Scott was relieved to have overcome a difficult first day. "It was a shaky start, but I've got a bit of a history of shaky starts so let's hope I continue more like today."
Great Britain's Dylan Fletcher and Stu Bithell improved throughout the day, winning the last race and moving into the overall lead of the Men's Skiff - 49er fleet.
Charlotte Dobson and Saskia Tidey (GBR) may not have won a race in the big waves today, but 4,2,5 scores keeps the British in the lead by five points from the Dutch, who had the best results from the outing.
Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti made a big statement on the opening day of the Mixed Multihull - Nacra 17 racing, winning two races and coming third in the other. The Italians have always been fast downwind, especially in big waves that can bite without warning.
The 49erFX are the only fleet who will enjoy a rest day on Thursday with the 49er scheduled for two races to catch up on those lost during Tuesday's action.
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