'Below Deck' Season 11: Who is Cat Baugh? Meet the newbie stew who taught herself photography at 18

Cat Baugh is a newbie stew in the 'Below Deck' Season 11 team who loves surfing and photography
PUBLISHED FEB 5, 2024
Cat Baugh, the fresh face stirring up waves as the newest stew on 'Below Deck' Season 11 (Bravo TV)
Cat Baugh, the fresh face stirring up waves as the newest stew on 'Below Deck' Season 11 (Bravo TV)

GRENADA, CARIBBEAN: 'Below Deck' Season 11 is scheduled to premiere on February 5, 2024 at 9 pm ET on Bravo. One of the fresh faces is Cat Baugh, a skilled stew, joining the cast for 'Below Deck' Season 11. She is self-taught in both animation and photography at the tender age of 18.

Hailing from Orange County in Southern California, Cat Baugh has nearly 5 years of yachting industry experience. Beyond her yachting expertise, Cat also loves playing the guitar, surfing, creating art, and engaging in various active hobbies.

Her artistic and musical interests hint at a vibrant and creative personality, qualities that are sure to complement Chief Stew Fraser Olender's guidance seamlessly. Her diverse skill set is expected to play a crucial role in upholding impeccable service standards for the guests.

Cat Baugh (Instagram/@simplycatmarie)
Cat Baugh is from Orange County, Southern California (Instagram/@simplycatmarie)

In the sneak peek of 'Below Deck' Season 11, viewers catch a glimpse of Cat Baugh enjoying some lighthearted moments with Mary 'Sunny' Marquis. However, anticipation builds as a cast member hints at potential drama, expressing discontent with a particular fellow castmate. The drama is set to kick off in the first week of February. 

Cat Baugh from 'Below Deck' Season 11 has five experience in yachting industry (Instagram/@simplycatmarie)
Cat Baugh from 'Below Deck' Season 11 has five years of experience in the yachting industry (Instagram/@simplycatmarie)

What does 'Below Deck' Season 10 newbie Cat Baugh do for a living?

Cat brings a wealth of experience to the crew, boasting nearly 5 years of experience in the yachting industry. Beyond her expertise as a stew, she showcases her prowess as an amazing surfer with snapshots of her adventures prominently featured on her social media. Cat also shares her wildest charter guest story involving a couple who chartered a yacht for 3 nights bringing along 6 dogs as their exclusive companions. She said "the dogs are living a life of luxury." Despite the unique experiences, she admits that the aspect she misses the most while traveling for work is friends, according to her interview with Bravo

'Below Deck' Season 11 newbie Cat Baugh was dating Cole Carton in 2023 (Instagram/@colecarton_)
'Below Deck' Season 11 newbie Cat Baugh was dating Cole Carton in 2023 (Instagram/@colecarton_)

Who was 'Below Deck' Season 11 newbie Cat Baugh dating?

Even though not much is known about Cat Baugh's dating history from her social media, Cole Carlton, a Californian resident, was reportedly dating her in 2023. It is unsure whether they are still dating. According to Cole Carlton's Instagram profile, he seems to be a surfer and a photographer.

An Instagram post of Cole Carton with Cat Baugh was captioned, "Quick little gateway with this one, such good time," followed by a heart emoji. To this post, Cat replied, "The third post...Cole being a gentleman," and Cole responded with a kissing emoji. Another user commented, "Is she your Barbie?" As the details unfold through social media interactions, the nature of their connection remains a topic of speculation.

Meet the new cast members of 'Below Deck' Season 11 (Instagram/@belowdeckbravo)
Meet the new cast members of 'Below Deck' Season 11 (Instagram/@belowdeckbravo)

Who are the other new members of 'Below Deck' Season 11?

The new members of 'Below Deck' Season 11 are Chef Anthony Iracane, Stewardess Barbie Pascual, Stewardess Cat Baugh, Deckhand Kyle Stillie, Bosun Jared Woodin, Stewardess Xandi Olivier, and Deckhand Marie 'Sunny' Marquis. Captain Kerry Titheradge is also a new member as he replaces Captain Lee Rosbach in the show after he was not invited for Season 11. This fresh lineup joins the returning cast, featuring Deckhand Ben Willoughby and Chief Steward Fraser Olender. 

Tune in to Bravo to watch 'Below Deck' Season 11, which is set to air on February 5, 2024, at 9 pm ET. The episodes are available on the next day on Peacock.

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