A regatta for Olympic classes is running in France this week and in the early stages Cowes-based Olympic gold medallist Shirley Robertson was dominating the newly introduced Yngling division.

Sailing with Inga Leask and Sarah Ayton, this is Shirley's first international regatta with this crew combination.

Racing finally got underway after a long postponement waiting for the wind to come in. Eventually a gentle sea breeze built and the sailors left the shore.

Sailing in a more stable 8-10 knots, Shirley and her team got a good start and sailed well to take the first race from Ana Llaca and crew of Spain.

Racing was close in the second race of the day, and the finish situation was made even more exciting due to a Tornado finishing on starboard tack at the same time as the Ynglings.

Things are now looking good for this team now move into poll position after two days of racing.