{"id":2058488,"date":"2025-09-29T22:54:27","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T22:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2058488"},"modified":"2025-09-29T22:54:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T22:54:27","slug":"captain-sandy-talks-10-years-of-below-deck-mediterranean-and-teases-this-seasons-biggest-challenge-exclusive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/captain-sandy-talks-10-years-of-below-deck-mediterranean-and-teases-this-seasons-biggest-challenge-exclusive\/","title":{"rendered":"Captain Sandy Talks 10 Years of &#8216;Below Deck Mediterranean&#8217; and Teases This Season\u2019s Biggest Challenge (Exclusive)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Captain <strong>Sandy Yawn<\/strong> is celebrating a milestone few reality TV stars ever reach: 10 seasons at the helm of <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/tv\/below-deck-mediterranean-season-10\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Below Deck Mediterranean;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Below Deck Mediterranean<\/a><\/em>. Though she didn&#8217;t join the Bravo series until Season 2, she\u2019s been steering the yacht through a decade of rough seas, challenging guests, and ever-changing crew dynamics.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;It&#8217;s been incredible,&#8221; Sandy exclusively tells <em>Parade <\/em>ahead of the Season 10 premiere. &#8220;The journey is so rewarding. I get to meet people from different walks of life, and I get to drive a different boat every season. I\u2019ve enjoyed every minute of it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Of course, the Florida native admits her leadership style has evolved over the years. &#8220;Absolutely. Every time I watch myself back, I think about how I can improve. I want my crew to hear me, not shut down. I want to reach their hearts because I really want to help change lives,&#8221; she says. &#8220;I\u2019m not easy, I\u2019m fair, but I also have the fun factor. My job is to earn their respect.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This season starts off particularly rocky with a first charter riddled with mistakes from the fresh crew. &#8220;I had a lot of green crew, so yes, it was a challenge,&#8221; she explains. &#8220;You want at least some experience on board. <strong>Nathan [Gallagher]<\/strong>, for example, was thrown into something he had never done before. Big learning curve.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Nathan, who first impressed fans as a deckhand last season, is now stepping into the big bosun position \u2013 and it doesn&#8217;t get off to a great start. &#8220;I wasn\u2019t worried at all,&#8221; she still says of promoting him. &#8220;Nathan is excellent at line-handling. The hardest part is letting go of control and trusting others, but he didn\u2019t want to let me down. I can\u2019t wait to see his growth this season.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Meanwhile, Sandy can always count on longtime Chief Stew <strong>Aesha Scott<\/strong>, who has been a staple of the franchise since Season 4. &#8220;With Aesha, I don\u2019t have to worry,&#8221; Sandy tells <em>Parade<\/em>. &#8220;She\u2019s attentive to guests, knows how to handle requests, and runs the interior seamlessly. That\u2019s not always the case. I\u2019ve seen expensive clothes ruined before! With Aesha, I know it\u2019s handled.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The superyacht captain also weighed in on how <em>Below Deck <\/em>has changed the yachting industry. &#8220;The show has opened doors. It\u2019s brought attention to beautiful countries, boosted tourism, and shown people this industry even exists,&#8221; she explains. &#8220;Bravo really changed that for us. People in Middle America now realize you don\u2019t have to live by the water to find a career at sea.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"BELOW DECK MEDITERRANEAN -- Pictured: Aesha Scott -- (Photo by: Fred Jagueneau\/Bravo)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/P_ZCVt4boNA33tKAXi3m4g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/parade_250\/883052cc583a36c22acd5a0dbd212383\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>BELOW DECK MEDITERRANEAN &#8212; Pictured: Aesha Scott &#8212; (Photo by: Fred Jagueneau\/Bravo)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">And while the industry was once critical of the Bravo hit, Sandy believes minds have shifted. &#8220;Yes, 1000 percent,&#8221; she says. &#8220;There are those who still resist, but let\u2019s see what they would choose if it landed in their lap.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">What really challenged her this season wasn&#8217;t the crew or the guests \u2014 it was the elements. &#8220;The weather, she teases. &#8220;Barcelona has a straight coastline with not many places to hide. Even with great stabilizers, the boat couldn\u2019t keep up with the waves.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">After 10 seasons, Sandy is just grateful to keep doing what she loves. &#8220;It\u2019s such a wonderful journey,&#8221; she says. &#8220;I&#8217;ve enjoyed every minute.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Below Deck Mediterranean<\/em> premieres on Bravo Monday, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. ET\/PT.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>This story was originally reported by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/entertainment\/captain-sandy-talks-10-years-of-below-deck-mediterranean-and-teases-this-seasons-biggest-challenge-exclusive\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Parade;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Parade<\/a> on Sep 29, 2025, where it first appeared in the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/entertainment\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Entertainment;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Entertainment<\/a> section. 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