Top 19 race photos from the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2017

Race Day Four: Ryokan 2

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

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: Nahita

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

Race Day Three: Farfalla

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

Race Day Two: Nahita

The crew on victorious Wally Nahita showed their passion and determination throughout day two and were rewarded with a best in class finish.

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 Wally Fleet

Close racing for the Wally 80s as they line up entering 'bomb alley' with Magic Carpet 3 finally coming out on top in the Wally Class.

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.

Race Day One: The crew

With racing so tight throughout the day crews did whatever they could to get their yacht ahead - even taking daredevil trips up the mast.

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