‘Below Deck Med’ star Sandy Yawn calls out bosun Iain Maclean failing to be in charge of the charge
ATHENS, GREECE: The newest episode of 'Below Deck Mediterranean' Season 9 showcased Captain Sandy Yawn and her crew dealing with unexpected engine troubles aboard the yacht Mustique. Throughout the episode, she attempted to communicate to bosun Iain Maclean the malfunction of the windlass system.
Sandy requested the deck crew to assist in transferring Piers to the tender boat.
"A windlass is like a spooling thread, it has a clutch, so you free it from the teeth that haul the anchor. This starboard windlass isn't grabbing so we are having a difficult time haul the anchor," she said in a confessional.
Nathan Gallagher informed the captain that he had successfully activated the power on the windlass, a crucial piece of equipment used for raising and lowering heavy objects on the ship.
The second engineer, Luka, disclosed that there was an issue with the shaft's spin mechanism, explaining that it was not functioning properly and causing the object to remain stationary.
After informing Sandy that the windlass was likely disconnected from the shaft, they made the joint decision to utilize the port windlass in order to move the anchor. Piers, who is an engineer, informed Sandy that the batteries had been left on overnight, causing them to likely be depleted of power.
"The batteries dead on the tender, it's like one thing after the another and this is the worst possible time for a mistake like this," Sandy said.
Shortly thereafter, Sandy discovered that it was actually Iain who had left the battery on overnight, ultimately causing the engine problems.
'Below Deck Med' star Iain Maclean takes the blame for tender's dead batteries
Deckhand Joe Bradley went and woke up Iain and told him, "Hey, Iain. We need you on deck, bro? The battery's dead on the tender and the starboard side anchor is not working. So we have to use, port side to bring up the chain. Okay, so there's two problems."
Iain responded with a simple affirmation, "Okay," indicating his agreement or understanding of the situation at hand.
Sandy asked Ian, “Who was last one in the tender?” to which he replied, “Probably me.”
The captain reminded her colleague that he had forgotten to turn off the battery and requested his assistance in resolving the issue.
Commenting on the whole situation, Iain said, "Here we go, I was the last one on the tender, so I take the blame."
Who is Iain Maclean on 'Below Deck Med' Season 9?
Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, Iain Maclean is currently working as the bosun on the latest season of 'Below Deck Mediterranean.' With five years of experience in the yachting industry under his belt, Iain brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the crew.
When he's not busy on deck, Iain likes to keep active by working out, hiking, catching waves while surfing, and enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of music festivals. He also cherishes quality time spent with loved ones and unwinding on the sandy shores of the beach.
When discussing his work on the show, Iain has expressed his opinions on the motor yacht Mustique, acknowledging that it requires some upkeep but is structurally sound. He finds great satisfaction in filming in picturesque destinations such as Ponza and Palmarola in Italy.
'Below Deck Mediterranean' Season 9 airs every Monday at 9 pm ET on Bravo