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.

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

The Sardinian sun lights up Inouï's distinctive green hull as she sales under a tight spinnaker on the Costa Smeralda.

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.

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

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.