12 of the best yachting photos of 2015

The huge multi-coloured spinnakers of the world's racing superyachts are always a sight to behold. This great shot shows Inoui and Ganesha leading the fleet at The Superyacht Cup 2015. The regatta takes place in June in Palma, Spain and attracts more than 20 sailing yachts over 24 metres.

Here are more stunning photos from the first day of racing.

Eclipse is no longer the largest yacht in the world but has by no means fallen out of the spotlight. The 162.50 metre yacht is seen here out of the water, lit up against a gloomy night sky.

Eclipse was spotted in Hamburg in November during a visit to the yard and was rumoured to be undergoing some work.