Zonta Club of Bowen Inc races for gender equality

As a part of its Zonta Says Yes to Gender Equality campaign, the Zonta Club of Bowen Inc, Australia, held the North Queensland Cruising Yacht Club Lady Skipper Race on 19 August. The race aims to raise awareness of equality for women in sports and provide funds for the club's projects to build a better world for women and girls.

Throughout the Bowen community, numerous supporters attended the event, including Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Julie Hall. In the spirit of Zonta, the race was a fun activity for the club and community alike.

"I am very proud to be a woman leader, and I fully support the rights of women to be given equal pay and opportunities," said Julie.