Messing about on the river is one of Suffolk’s most popular pastimes – and the tradition stretches back centuries.

East Anglian Daily Times: Despite the rain people still had fun on the water Picture: ARCHANTDespite the rain people still had fun on the water Picture: ARCHANT

Woodbridge Regatta is this year marking 182 years since it began.

The annual celebration of the town's maritime history has been taking place on the River Deben since 1838 when the Deben Yacht Club was formed.

Our gallery here shows the event taking place on the 150th anniversary in 1988 when people of all ages took part in raft races, rowing and sailing events, and fun activities on the water - drawing large crowds to enjoy the spectacle even though the weather was not at its best.

This year the regatta takes place on Sunday May 24 to coincide with the spring Bank Holiday Monday the next day and is again expected to provide a big tourism boost.

East Anglian Daily Times: Taking a home made raft out on to the water for the first time Picture: ARCHANTTaking a home made raft out on to the water for the first time Picture: ARCHANT

Do you remember the 1988 event - do you recognise anyone in our photos?

To share your memories, email imagecurators@archant.co.uk

East Anglian Daily Times: Testing the raft on the water didn't quite go to plan Picture: ARCHANTTesting the raft on the water didn't quite go to plan Picture: ARCHANT

East Anglian Daily Times: This person definitely made a wrong turn somewhere when they were out riding their bike Picture: ARCHANTThis person definitely made a wrong turn somewhere when they were out riding their bike Picture: ARCHANT

East Anglian Daily Times: Young sailors preparing to go out rowing on the water Picture: ARCHANTYoung sailors preparing to go out rowing on the water Picture: ARCHANT

East Anglian Daily Times: Boats out on the water for the regatta Picture: ARCHANTBoats out on the water for the regatta Picture: ARCHANT