Top 19 race photos from the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2017

_Magic Blu_e and Y3K trade gybes during close racing on the final day of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2017.

A gentle kite reach into the Passo delle Bisce saw side by side racing for the Wally 80s.

Ryokan 2 has her bow in front as the Wallys jostle for position in a hotly contested class.

The Sardinian sun lights up Inouï's distinctive green hull as she sales under a tight spinnaker on the Costa Smeralda.

It’s Magic Carpet 3 vs Galateia as the fleet spreads out downwind against the stunning backdrop of the Sardinian coastline.

The Wally 80s beat back to round Capo Ferro light in gentle conditions on day three of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2017.

Nahita pressing hard with maximum concentration from the kit trimmers as the yachts reach the Monaci islets.

Farfalla hard pressed on a tight reach getting round the Monaci rocks as gentle winds on day three forced all teams to race tactically.

Straight lining to the last turn of the course in the closely grouped and fiercely battling Wally posse.

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.