Olympic hero Robertson launches Scottish Series

SAILING: OLYMPIC gold medallist Shirley Robertson OBE joined the Clyde Cruising Club at the London Boat Show yesterday to help launch Scotland's largest yachting regatta, the Brewin Dolphin Scottish Series 2010.

The series, which takes place from 28-31 May in Tarbert, features 14 classes on three different race courses as well as pre-regatta Tarbert Inbound Races, which set off from Bangor, Northern Ireland and Inverkip.

Robertson, event ambassador for the series, said: "Having competed in the Scottish Series myself, I can thoroughly recommend it. It's a fantastic event, held in fabulous surroundings."