What is Sandy Yawn’s net worth? ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ captain spends $1.6 Million for unfinished Nocatee home
NOCATEE, FLORIDA: Captain Sandy Yawn is back with ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ Season 9. As she sails with Mustique and the team navigating challenges on this commercial yacht, her personal endeavors financially are equally interesting to know.
The Captain has purchased a house in Nocatee worth $1.6 Million with the help of her wife Leah Shafer. This house is huge but unfinished. It also needs at least an investment of $800,000 to start functioning at a basic level. As of 2024, the yacht captain has a net worth of $400,000.
Sandy Yawn’s early life
Sandy faced numerous challenges as she started her career in the yachting industry which is male-dominated even today. In 2021, she suffered a heart attack and before that, a motorcycle accident that triggered her kidney cancer.
At present, she is healthy and married to her longtime girlfriend Leah Shafer. The two first met on Facebook and then moved in after a while. Sandy proposed to Leah on the Mustique which will be shown in this season.
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Sandy Yawn’s journey with ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’
Sandy Yawn was the captain of Sirocco in 2014 and has been coming in since. Though she was absent in the last few seasons, fans are happy to see her back.
As per fans, she is one of the best mentors, who gives the best services and has good micro-management skills.
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Sandy Yawn’s salary as Captain of Mustique
She also makes $120,000 to $150,000 per season. Apart from the salary, tips and a charter yacht for a year can get them additional income too.
She is one of the few women in the yachting industry as a captain and has nearly three decades of experience to speak for her. This job involves high responsibility as she has to handle everyone aboard and resolve conflicts from time to time.
Sandy Yawn’s jobs outside of reality TV
Sandy works as a Captain and gets hefty tips. Apart from that, she is also a speaker and a brand dealer on social media. She had recently endorsed Azuna, a plant-based odor eliminator.
As per celebrity talent, she charges “$15,000-$24,999” per speech.
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Sandy Yawn’s unfinished Nocatee home charges a whopping $1.6 Million
Sandy Yawn has a house in Nocatee that has charged her and Leah all their savings. The house is not yet complete and it may cost them an extra $800,000. It is a long time until their dream home gets completed.
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‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ Season 9 will be available to stream on June 3, 2024 at 9 pm ET on Bravo