Sally McLean and Pip Boyton come from Nowra and Merimbula respectively but respect each other in a tough industry.
They are armed with knives and stick it to each other in shucking contests, but in a tough industry women also stick together.
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Pip Boyton came from Merimbula to work alongside rival and friend Sally McLean, of Nowra, at the 2019 Narooma Oyster Festival on Saturday, May 4.
Hear why they compete, but also collaborate.
Ms Boyton finished second in her heat, but there was no shame in that. The winner went on to take out the crown. See who won the shucking contest.
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