Capital yacht ends first leg of world race

The crew of the Edinburgh Inspiring Capital were delighted to see land, as they arrived in Madeira at the end of the first stage of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.

The team, including Evening News journalist Sue Gyford, crossed the line outside of Quinta Do Lorde Marina at 1.47pm local time on Wednesday, finishing race one in tenth place.

Team skipper, Gordon Reid, said: "It was fantastic, a real blast."