Derry Clipper yacht arrives home to a special hero's welcome

Thousands of people lined Derry's quayside this morning to welcome home the local yacht in the Clipper Round the World race.

The Derry-Londonderry-Doire vessel won the New York to Derry leg of the prestigious event.

The boat and its crew sailed up Lough Foyle this morning, before arriving in Derry at 11am.

A huge crowd had gathered along the quayside to cheer the yahct in.

The remaining boats will arrive in Derry throughout today.

For more on this morning's celebrations see our video.

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