A gentle kite reach into the Passo delle Bisce saw side by side racing for the Wally 80s.
Top 19 race photos from the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2017
Race Day Four: The Wally Fleet
Race Day Four: Inouï
The Sardinian sun lights up Inouï's distinctive green hull as she sales under a tight spinnaker on the Costa Smeralda.
Race Day Four: The Fleet
It’s Magic Carpet 3 vs Galateia as the fleet spreads out downwind against the stunning backdrop of the Sardinian coastline.
Race Day Three: The Wally fleet
The Wally 80s beat back to round Capo Ferro light in gentle conditions on day three of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2017.
Race Day Three: Nahita
Nahita pressing hard with maximum concentration from the kit trimmers as the yachts reach the Monaci islets.
Race Day Two: The Wally fleet
It was neck-and-neck all day in the Wally fleet with boats jostling for position until Nahita took the win at the very last moment.
Race Day Two: Galateia
Teams raced hard and fast with every second counting during day two - as this image of Galateia cutting through the waves attests.
Race Day One: Ribelle
The recently delivered 33 metre Vitters Ribelle powers upwind as she prepares for her spinnaker hoist during the yacht's debut race at the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta.
Race Day One: The Fleet
Racing is close as the fleet prepares to turn south at Monaci islets before a final battle to the finish line.
Race Day One: Galateia
Galateia's experienced crew show off their skill as the yacht is pictured under spinnaker and staysail making best speed around the course.