SHE-LLFISH: First Woman Snatches W in P.E.I. Mussel Throwdown 🏆🦪

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Alright, fam, let's get into it. Emma Ellsworth, a Summerside local and total BOSS, just shut it down at the P.E.I. International Shellfish Festival's "Tie One On" comp. This contest is all about speed and skill – tying socks onto ropes to mimic how mussels are hung. Since 2007, it was only the bros repping, until Miss Ellsworth came along and served everyone humble pie.

So, what's her vibe? Total girl-power. Emma's hoping her win will inspire other women to dive headfirst into the shellfish industry. She's been in the mussel game with her dad for years, and she's all about that life. She's planning on vibing with the family biz for four more years before chasing her dreams in foods and nutrition.

The P.E.I. International Shellfish Festival itself was bussin'. Since 1996, it's been leveling up. They had about 9,000 people roll through over four days. And after the norovirus drama last year, they were on FULL alert. Major props to the organizers for keeping it clean and safe this year. No one got the ick, so that's a major W.

Shoutout to Emma Ellsworth for securing that first-place crown! Troy Ford came in second, and Johnny Ford grabbed third. It was a total vibe, and the competition was FIERCE.