TELEVISION presenter and actress Donna Air was among the social set enjoying the regatta yesterday.

Dressed in a nautical theme, complete with traditional Breton top and blue cropped chinos and canvas shoes, she met with the Princess Royal before being taken to a yacht to meet Olympic sailor Shirley Robertson, who took her through her paces onboard.

Donna, who is currently dating the Duchess of Cambridge’s younger brother, James Middleton, said: “Sailing with [Shirley] was a lovely way to spend the day and I would highly recommend Cowes for a family visit.”