Out of the 582 Nicki Swift readers who took our survey, it was determined that Captain Sandy Yawn was the fan favorite “Below Deck” captain, receiving 174 votes. Captain Sandy was put in a difficult position when her predecessor — Captain Lee Rosbach — had to leave the show mid-season. “She really did me a solid,” he told People. “I’m grateful she was there.” And from the time Captain Sandy took over the boat, fans quickly realized how great of a leader she was.
In second place, just two votes below Captain Sandy was Captain Glenn Shepard. Fans like how laid-back and positive he is toward his crew. “These guys need to let loose a little bit in order to stay positive when they’re actually working and taking care of the guests,” he told The Things. “When it comes to getting the job done, they’re wholeheartedly into it. Lastly, with 154 votes, Captain Lee Rosbach came in third place for favorite “Below Deck” captain. Captain Lee had to leave the show before Season 10 ended due to nerve issues. “As you guys know, I’ve been struggling with my mobility, and it’s been hard,” he said at the end of an episode (via Deadline). “So I’ve made a decision to leave the boat.” At first, Captain Lee’s departure was saddening for fans, according to Decider, but Captain Sandy proved to be the right person to fill his shoes.
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