'Below Deck Sailing Yacht': Was Parsifal III crash done for TV drama? Captain Glenn Shephard reveals the truth
Captain Glenn Shephard is friendly, approachable, stern but kind. He's known to never lose his cool. But this time it was different. Docking a vessel is tricky especially when it's a busy port. But when the team abroad is experienced, there's not much to worry about.
However, accidents happen and they can be very costly. Damage repair can get expensive when it comes to luxury yachts. In Season 2 of 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht', Captain Glenn crashes Parsifal III, breaking a chunk of the dock pavement and causing a dent on the yacht. And that was probably the first time he used expletives to express his shock because it was the first time that had happened. Also, no it was not done for TV drama. He confirmed it to E News!
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"So, there is a computer in between the throttles and the propeller to manage the load on the engine," he told the publication and added: "I was using a maneuver mode that I don't usually use, and I think my normal actions, in that mode, was a bit too much for the computer." The propeller didn't respond and that was when the yacht hit the dock.
The accident was a career first. In his chat with the outlet, he acknowledges that such things happen but he has tried and avoided it all his life. "I've avoided it all my career and, of course, now with the cameras rolling it happens," he added.
Well, we are sorry that Captain Glenn will have to do a lot of explaining when the show airs but we are glad that it's going to be dramatic. This along with the crew boatmances and hook-up stories that have made headlines in the weeks leading up to the Season 2 premiere. Watch out for Gary King, Alli Dore, and Dani Soares as they indulge in a love triangle that is only going to go south.
Catch more of Glenn and Parsifal III when 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' returns with Season 2 on March 1 at 9/8c. For added information, check your local listings.
