8 Memorable Captain Sandy Yawn Moments Ranked

Introduction

Captain Sandra “Sandy” Yawn has given Below Deck viewers some of the most memorable franchise moments. The 59-year-old reality star wowed her fans with her captaincy in Below Deck Mediterranean season 2. She replaced season 1’s captain, Mark Howard, and became a regular on the series. Captain Sandy grew up in a coastal region, which explains her love for the sea. She graduated from Brandon High School in Hillsborough County and later completed her maritime degree. The famous captain joined the reality TV series in 2017 and has since appeared on different Bravo shows.

Montage of Below Deck Med’s Captain Sandy and Below Deck Down Under's Captain Jason

Captain Sandy's Journey

Captain Sandy doesn’t drink, and there’s an interesting story behind it. The now-leader was once misguided. She got into drugs and alcohol at a young age, which led to numerous arrests and life-threatening incidents. Fortunately, Captain Sandy decided to turn her life around soon after. She quit her bad habits and recently celebrated 34 years of sobriety. Like her crew members, Captain Sandy has a beautiful romantic life. She’s in love with another woman, Leah Shafe, whom she met on Facebook. Despite the 10-year age gap, the two ladies have excellent chemistry.

Montage of Below Deck Med's Captain Sandy Yawn

The Top 8 Memorable Moments

Captain Sandy has been part of many surprising and entertaining Below Deck moments over the last eight years. In Below Deck season 10, she boarded St. David in the absence of captain Lee Rosbach. Sandy joined the crew after her 74-year-old co-star had to take a break due to health issues. Not only did she handle the charters well, but she also single-handedly saved the season by managing a new team on short notice. Her surprise entry on the main Below Deck show will always be unforgettable.

Montage Of David White Below Deck

Another one of Captain Sandy’s heroic moments came in Below Deck Mediterranean season 7. During the season, chef David “Dave” White shared some drunk texts with chief stew Natasha “Tasha” Webb. He was pretty aggressive in the messages and could’ve lost his job because of them. However, Captain Sandy didn’t fire him for it. Instead, she understood her chef’s alcohol problems and supported him while he was going through overwhelming anxiety. Chef Dave talked about his experience with Captain Sandy in a later interview. He said, “she really f***ing supported me. And I’ll never forget that.”

Montage Of Kiko Lorran Below Deck

In Below Deck Mediterranean season 5, captain Sandy shared an unforgettable moment with former chef Hindrigo “Kiko” Lorran. The drama began when the young chef joined the crew and showed signs that he wasn’t ready to be in the yacht’s galley. As expected, Captain Sandy wasn’t impressed by his lack of skills and realized he’d mess things up for the entire crew if she didn’t act. Therefore, she fired Kiko for his inexperience. The whole incident occurred amid a charter’s dinner service, making it an explosively shocking moment.

Montage Of Mila Kolomeitseva Below Deck

Conclusion

Captain Sandy Yawn has left an indelible mark on Below Deck Mediterranean with her memorable moments. From her surprising entries to her compassionate support for the crew, Captain Sandy has shown her leadership and resilience. Her journey in the world of reality TV has been inspiring and entertaining, and her fans eagerly anticipate her future adventures on the sea.

Captain Sandy Yawn from Below Deck Mediterranean in a light blue top smiling