Women Making Waves Behind The Wheel

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The Belize Women's Seaweed Farmers Association in Placencia has made another step forward by training 8 women in learning how to drive a boat.

It may seem simple enough - but this very popular skill in a coastal country is monopolized by men.

Well, not anymore. Here's why:

And we should stress, it's not just driving boats for the sake of it, the training program equips captains with essential skills for navigating the challenges of farming seaweed 20 miles off the coast of Placencia.

The Association says that "Securing proficient boat captains, especially during peak tourist seasons, has been a persistent challenge."