Top 19 race photos from the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2017

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

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.

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.

Racing is close as the fleet prepares to turn south at Monaci islets before a final battle to the finish line.

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.

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