Derry-Londonderry-Derry in tense battle with LMAX Exchange to reach Stroove first

The Derry-Londonderry-Doire is now expected back in its home port between 5pm and 6pm this afternoon and is currently narrowly trailing the LMAX Exchange as the two leading Clippers make their way towards the Giant's Causeway and the finish line at Stroove.

The ClipperTelemed+ is also in the mix but is further back at Rathlin.

The Derry-Londonderry-Doire had been expected to arrive here this morning between 8am and 10am, but the ETAs of all the Clippers have since been revised backwards.