Top 19 race photos from the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2017

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.

Teams raced hard and fast with every second counting during day two - as this image of Galateia cutting through the waves attests.

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.

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.

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.