Thousands of ducks took the plunge on Sunday, swapping the bath tub for the River Wensum in The Great Norwich Duck Race.

Norwich Evening News: Jane Stafford and Lord Mayor Martin Schmierer at The Great Norwich Duck Race 2018. PHOTO: Sophie SmithJane Stafford and Lord Mayor Martin Schmierer at The Great Norwich Duck Race 2018. PHOTO: Sophie Smith (Image: Archant)

Part of the Lord Mayor's Celebration, the race has been run for nine years by First Norwich Sea Scouts.

A record of 6,600 ducks were poured over the side of Lady Julian Bridge on Riverside, with a first prize of £500 going to duck number 0143.

The ducks were sold for £2 each, with proceeds going towards the East Anglian Air Ambulance, The Feed, and participating Scout groups and projects.

Jane Stafford, race coordinator, said: 'We've generated more than £13,000 which is a record.

Norwich Evening News: Lord Mayor Martin Schmierer and race co-ordinator Jane Stafford at The Great Norwich Duck Race 2018. PHOTO: Sophie SmithLord Mayor Martin Schmierer and race co-ordinator Jane Stafford at The Great Norwich Duck Race 2018. PHOTO: Sophie Smith (Image: Archant)

Next year is a decade of duck races, and we want 10,000 ducks.'

Lord Mayor Martin Schmierer said: 'It is another feather in the very feathery cap of Norwich.

'While we all had a great time today and yesterday it was also for a good cause, and that makes it all the more worthwhile.'

Our coverage is sponsored by First Eastern Counties.

Norwich Evening News: The Great Norwich Duck Race 2018. PHOTO: Sophie SmithThe Great Norwich Duck Race 2018. PHOTO: Sophie Smith (Image: Archant)