Below Deck Med: Captain Sandy's In Damage Control Mode Following Allegations Of Poor Performance (Is It Working?)

Summary Captain Sandy Yawn is focusing on damage control and shifting fans' attention amid crew performance issues on Below Deck Mediterranean season 9.

The feud between Bri Muller and Elena Dubaich leads to drama, highlighting crew issues aboard the Mustique.

Despite accusations of poor performance, Captain Sandy is making efforts to downplay the scandal and appear likable offscreen.

Captain Sandy Yawn's tactic for dealing with her crew's poor performance on Below Deck Mediterranean season 9 appears to be damage control and shifting fans' attention, and it might be working. The stalwart captain has had her fair share of crew issues aboard the Mustique. While Chief Stew Aesha Scott is a star as always, the same can't be said for the rest of the crew. Bosun Iain Maclean's firing is long overdue, and the feud between Bri Muller and Elena Dubaich has led to drama in the laundry and beyond.

Chef Jono Shillingford's performance early on in the charter was the worst, but he's since improved his culinary skills. Captain Sandy is known for giving crew members second and third chances, but the crew's issues are out of control. Bri and Ellie can't seem to launder a pair of white pants and Iain's messing up basic docking maneuvers, charter after charter. In the wake of Below Deck Mediterranean season 9's criticism, Captain Sandy is focused on being likable offscreen.

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Captain Sandy Has Ended Her Feud With Hannah Ferrier

They've Made Peace

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According to US Weekly, Captain Sandy ended her longstanding feud with Hannah Ferrier, whom she previously fired due to finding Valium and a CBD vape pen in her belongings. While it was long believed that Captain Sandy still harbored negative feelings for Hannah, the pair have made up. Captain Sandy explained, "I don’t not like anyone," continuing, "Honestly. I like Hannah. I actually care about Hannah. She knows that. I hope she’s listening because I do care about Hannah."

"Honestly. I like Hannah. I actually care about Hannah. She knows that. I hope she’s listening because I do care about Hannah."

Captain Sandy initially stood by her decision to fire Hannah, but their issues are water under the bridge after years of uncertainty. Luckily, this conversation coincided with accusations of poor performance in Below Deck Mediterranean, and adds to Captain Sandy's damage control tactics. It definitely makes her look better.

Captain Sandy Is Trying To Act Likable By Attending The Olympics

She Doesn't Want People To Focus On The Below Deck Mediterranean Issues

Captain Sandy has been having an incredible time at the Olympics amid the drama on Below Deck Mediterranean season 9. "Everyday is a gift, having new experiences, meeting new people, working along side those you respect , and reuniting with good friends…but in it all, I have a love to walk by my side through it all," Captain Sandy wrote in her IG caption. She showcased a bevy of photos featuring her wife, Leah Schafer, and celebrities John Legend and Chrissy Teigen.

Some of the Below Deck Mediterranean season 9 cast members have been accused of poor performance, but Captain Sandy is making every effort to downplay the scandal. Between ending her feud with Hannah and attending the Olympics, she's trying to end accusations of poor performance. It seems to be working.

Below Deck Mediterranean season 9 airs Mondays at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo and streams the next day on Peacock.

Source: US Weekly, Captain Sandy Yawn/Instagram