Ipswich-based charity Fresh Start New Beginnings has issued a call to sailors ahead of their second annual boat race.

Ipswich Star: A team from ABP at the Dragon Boat races, held adjacent to their Haven Marina home. Picture: Stephen Waller www.stephenwaller.comA team from ABP at the Dragon Boat races, held adjacent to their Haven Marina home. Picture: Stephen Waller www.stephenwaller.com (Image: � Stephen Waller)

The race will see 30 groups of fundraisers take to the water at Ipswich Waterfront on Saturday, June 1 to raise money for the charity that helps victims of child sexual abuse.

The charity has just seven group places remaining for the competition/

Groups must include between eight and 10 paddlers plus a drummer, with a qualified helmsman and racing equipment supplied.

Fundraising manager Patsy Johnson-Cisse said: “All money raised will help us work with children on the waiting list, children who have disclosed child sexual abuse and should not have to wait for a service.”

Ipswich Star: A lady in the Gilmour Piper Dragon Boat having trouble with her fancy dress hat during one of the races. Picture: Stephen Waller www.stephenwaller.comA lady in the Gilmour Piper Dragon Boat having trouble with her fancy dress hat during one of the races. Picture: Stephen Waller www.stephenwaller.com (Image: � Stephen Waller)

Those interested in taking part should contact Patsy Johnson-Cisse on 01473 705111.