In Pictures: Clipper yachts return to Liverpool as female skipper makes history
A fleet of 11 Clipper Race vessels returned to Liverpool after almost a year at sea, at the culmination of the round-the-world yacht race.
Australian sailor Wendy Tuck claimed overall victory on board Sanya Serenity Coast, becoming the first woman to win the race.
The @ClipperRace teams are making their way into @theAlbertDock safely back into Liverpool including our very own #liverpool2018 team! ?? #clipperracepic.twitter.com/L60pMyosrk
-- Culture Liverpool (@CultureLPool) July 28, 2018
Sports Minister Tracey Crouch was in Liverpool to greet the crews.
Welcome home @ClipperRace 1st & 2nd boats skippered by two amazing ladies. Looking forward to stepping on board the @GREATBritain boat to meet the crew shortly #ClipperRacepic.twitter.com/98uambq73j
-- Tracey Crouch (@tracey_crouch) July 28, 2018
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