Below Deck season 10 has given fans a healthy dose of drama so far, and fans are comparing Captain Lee Rosbach and Captain Sandy Yawn. The departure of Captain Lee shocked both the fans and the St. David crew. Captain Lee, who left the show temporarily to take care of some medical issues, was replaced by Captain Sandy from Below Deck Mediterranean, who fans have lukewarm feelings about. Though some enjoy Captain Sandy, others feel that her standards and leadership style are detrimental when captaining a crew.
Many fans prefer Captain Lee over Captain Sandy for several reasons. While there are mixed reactions to her joining the crew of the St. David, fans are at least happy to agree with Captain Lee, who feels Captain Sandy saved the Below Deck season. Though they are both yacht captains with an abundance of experience, fans are finding themselves comparing the two as Below Deck season 10 continues.
Below Deck Fans Compare Captain Lee & Captain Sandy’s Rules
With the addition of Captain Sandy to the St. David, Below Deck fans have been reminiscing on Captain Lee’s overall style, and trying to explain the ways in which Captain Lee and Captain Sandy differ. The most prevalent difference to fans are the rules under Captain Lee and Captain Sandy. Reddit user drluhshel explained, “At the beginning of each season, Captain Lee has two (?) rules. Don’t embarrass the boat. Don’t embarrass yourself." The user added, "Captain Sandy has an entirely too long list of rules. That in itself is very telling about how they are SO different.” Captain Lee is fair with his crew, but demands respect that comes from a lifetime of experience, while Captain Sandy wants respect without seeming to have earned it from the crew.
Below Deck Fans Dislike Captain Sandy’s Hands On Style
Below Deck fans enjoy Captain Lee, who returns later this season, because he tends to be more casual. There are many fans who compare Captain Lee’s “get stuff done” attitude with Captain Sandy’s micromanaging. Some feel that Captain Sandy can be too controlling with her crew. Reddit user kyleb402 explained that Captain Sandy “has a huge list of rules and she’ll spend the entire season looking over your shoulder at all times making sure you follow them,” which is quite different from Captain Lee’s approach. He expects the crew to do their jobs and do them well, correcting mistakes when they are made.
Though Captain Sandy has her own style that has clearly been successful for her in her career, many fans find it tough to watch on screen. Below Deck fans applaud Captain Sandy for being a woman in a male-dominated industry, who may not get as much respect as Captain Lee. While fans may be judging Captain Sandy more harshly, it is clear that there are differences worth noting between the two Below Deck captains.
Below Deck airs Mondays at 8 p.m. EST on Bravo.
Sources: drluhshel/Reddit