Top 19 race photos from the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2017

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

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.

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.

Despite a delayed start time, excellent conditions later on saw winds of up to 20 knots resulting in extremely close and thrilling racing.

Pier Luigi Loro Piana's new Baltic 130 My Song going well en route to third place during her maiden race at the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta.

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.

Galateia's experienced crew show off their skill as the yacht is pictured under spinnaker and staysail making best speed around the course.

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