The Derry entry in the Clipper Round the World Race crossed the finishing line in sixth place in Rio de Janeiro at the end of 5,000 mile Atlantic Ocean crossing from Brest in France.
In a thrilling finish PSP Logistics, who crossed the Rio finish line 19 seconds behind Jamaica Get All Right, claimed victory after a time redress put them ahead.
Qingdao was third over the line but Henri Lloyd took the third podium position as it had a seven hour 15 minute redress applied, putting it ahead of the Chinese entry in the overall standings.
The provisional places so far are: 1, PSP Logistics; 2, Jamaica Get All Right; 3, Henri Lloyd; 4, Qingdao; 5, OneDLL; 6, Derry “LondonDerry” Doire.
Race 3 will leave for Cape Town in South Africa on Saturday next.
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