Big crowds have turned out on Ipswich Waterfront to watch this year's charity Dragon Boat races for Brave Futures. 

The event runs until late afternoon on Saturday - and features 34 teams that are battling to win it after a day of racing.

The event has grown in recent years and hundreds of supporters and spectators turned out to watch the colourful and rhythmic action.

East Anglian Daily Times: A total of 34 boats took part in the event.A total of 34 boats took part in the event. (Image: Paul Geater)

This is the fifth time that Brave Futures has run the event - and organisers hope it will take the total amount raised for the charity up to more than £100,000.

The event was started by Ipswich Mayor Elango Elavalakan and High Sherriff Yvonne Gilchrist-Mason.

For details of the winning teams return to this page tomorrow.