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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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