The Marlene Dowdle Memorial Tournament takes place annually at the PEI International Shellfish Festival and is a female only tournament for shuckers. The prize for the fastest woman shucker is $1,000 and a commemorative trophy.
This tournament was started to honor the memory of Marlene Dowdle and also raise awareness and support for women in the fishing industry. Marlene loved the PEI Shellfish Festival and we, her family could think of no better way to honor her memory. You can also read a short news article where an interview with her husband was posted here.
