Captain Lee Rosbach, who has been the captain of several superyachts throughout Below Deck, went on a temporary leave this season, and fans are still reeling about Captain Sandy Yawn replacing him. Though Captain Lee will likely return before the end of Below Deck season 10, he still needs to be replaced on the ship. Thankfully, Captain Sandy from Below Deck Mediterranean was able to step in and continue with Captain Lee’s duties, though some fans are concerned about what this means for the show.
Captain Sandy, who is one of the most respected captains in the industry, has been on Below Deck Med since season 2. While she has a great reputation in the yachting industry, her reputation on the show is a bit more spotty. Many fans feel that Captain Sandy’s approach is difficult to watch, with her micromanaging and need to be involved in every aspect of the crew’s work.
Below Deck Fans Are Fuming Over Captain Sandy’s Entrance
Many fans find Captain Sandy’s behavior to be tough to watch. Some believe she gets herself involved in the crew’s drama in order to appear in scenes, and others feel that her style of management makes her difficult to work with. Reddit user buzzfeed_sucks explained, “Same! Literally any other captain but Sandy. And of course, she’s already micromanaging and getting involved in drama.” Below Deck fans agree that Sandy’s micromanaging is aggravating to both the crew and the viewers, though it does seem to make her a good captain.
Below Deck Fans Think Captain Sandy Saved The Season
While some Below Deck fans are angry about Captain’s Sandy’s takeover, others are as happy as Captain Lee to see her step in for him. Reddit user mssunnyca said, “Sandy seems to have turned a corner from her earlier micromanaging, overbearing seasons. I kind of like her now. That can change of course.” While another Redditor pnw-transplant summed up the thoughts of many when they said, “I got so excited when I saw Capt Sandy show up.” The user said that while Captain Sandy expects the most from her crew, although some see it as micromanaging, “she’s in the trenches helping out as well. That’s more of a leader than a boss to me.”
Though fans are split on Captain Sandy’s arrival, one thing is certain; there wouldn’t be a Below Deck season if she hadn’t stepped in for Captain Lee. With Below Deck season 10 already better than season 9, the twists and turns are another change to shake up the season. Hopefully as the show continues, fans will be able to enjoy the ship’s antics, whether they are happy with Captain Sandy or not.
Below Deck airs Mondays at 8 p.m. EST on Bravo.
