11 Quick Questions for Captain Sandy Yawn
If you missed it, Vacationer had the opportunity to chat with Captain Sandy Yawn about her life as a celebrity captain at the helm of the Emmy-nominated Bravo TV series Below Deck Mediterranean. We also found out what pivotal moment sparked her career at sea, how she balances her relationship with her girlfriend, and she told us why sailing around Malta was different from the other seasons of the show.
We also asked a few fun travel questions at the end of our interview that we hadn’t shared… until now! Captain Sandy answers our quick-fire travel questions, including which Below Deck crew members she talks to regularly and who was the most memorable charter guest on the show.
Vacationer: What’s the best travel advice you’ve received?
Captain Sandy Yawn: I lost a $20 bill due to windy weather. I was running to get it and my mother told me, “Slow down and don’t chase the money.” Isn’t that cool?
Which crew member do you stay in close contact with the most?
Bugsy, Melia, and Max, but I also stay in touch with Kate Chastain and Ben even though they weren’t on my season.
Who is the most interesting charter guest you’ve met while traveling?
Former Major League Baseball Player Johnny Damon because he’s wild and a cool guy!
Describe your travel personality in three words.
Adventurous, romantic, foodie
Travel itinerary or go with the flow?
Go with the flow.
Island resort or 5-star hotel?
Island resort
What’s your favorite water toy on the yacht?
Water slide
What celebrity would be a cool travel companion? Why?
Oprah! That’s a wise woman.
Swimming with dolphins or going shark diving?
Swimming with Dolphins
How many countries have you visited?
Many, but not enough
What movie or book inspires or inspired you to travel?
I like books based on truth. So, Ernest Shackleton and all those people who are ocean-focused. I read their books and it makes me want to get out and go to sea.
Want to know more about out and proud Captain Sandy? Check out our full interview with the seafarer Bravolebrity!
Watch Below Deck Mediterranean, on Mondays at 8 pm ET/PT on Bravo. New episodes will drop one week early on Mondays on Peacock.
