In pictures: Round-the-world yacht race

Scottish skipper Duggie Gillespie crowned an amazing journey at the weekend as his crew took victory in the 35,000-mile round-the-world clipper challenge. All pictures by onEdition

The sailor from Kirkcudbright only took command of the New York yacht at Salvador in Brazil after its previous skipper suffered an injury

The race started and finished in Liverpool to help celebrate its role as this year's European Capital of Culture

The skyline of Qingdao provided an impressive backdrop to the New York's progress

Panama was another port of call in the race, which started in September with about 400 people crewing 10 clipper yachts

The crews set off from Waikiki Beach in another stage of the event

Celebration flares signalled the arrival of the New York as it sailed into the River Mersey at the end of its epic voyage around the globe

Duggie Gillespie received the winner's trophy after steering his yacht to victory

The crew of the New York joined their skipper for a fitting celebration

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