First woman to win the Clipper round the world yacht race

The Clipper round-the-world yacht race has been won for the first time be female skipper. Thousands watched Australian Wendy Tuck return Liverpool almost a year after the 12 yachts had set out from the city.

British skipper Nikki Henderson, 25, came second with her team in the 40,000-mile race.

The race which was first held in 1996 involved a total of 712 sailors.