Summary

• Captain Sandy returned for seasons 8 and 9, leading the show to success with a new empathetic leadership style.
• Chef Dave White opened his own restaurant post-season 7 and cooked for Captain Sandy's wedding.
• Natasha Webb has moved on from reality TV, focusing on mixology and acting in Los Angeles.

late Captain Mark Howard. After a successful first season, Captain Sandy Yawn ed the crew of season 2 and has remained on the series since. Below Deck Med is often regarded as the best show in the franchise, and that’s thanks to its dynamic crews over the years.

For a long time, Below Deck Med season 7 wasn’t the best showing; however, it did have the best drama, most of the crew has moved on from their time in the spotlight.

Captain Sandy Yawn

Captain Sandy Got Married

Captain Sandy is still a pivotal character on Below Deck Med. After the seventh installment, she returned for seasons 8 and 9, with the latter receiving the show’s best reception from fans in years. Captain Sandy notably shifted her leadership tactics during the latest season, becoming more empathetic and understanding with her crew. During the charter season, she planned to propose to her now-wife Leah Shafer, and their engagement and subsequent wedding were filmed for the show. As a newlywed, Captain Sandy will likely return for season 10 to continue leading the show to success.

Chef Dave White

Chef Dave Is Still A Chef

Chef Dave White is ed for his hectic boatmance with Chief Stew Natasha Webb. They kept their relationship private, though he threatened to expose their romance on multiple occasions. After the show, they went their separate ways, and Chef Dave opened his own restaurant and released a cookbook this year called Slated.

While he hasn’t returned to Below Deck Med since the seventh season, Captain Sandy enlisted him to cook the food for her wedding and bake her wedding cake for her special day. “Such an honor cooking the food and making the cake for [Captain Sandy] and [Leah’s] wedding!” Dave captioned a video from their wedding on Instagram.

Natasha Webb

Natasha Got Engaged

Natasha was a beloved Chief Stew among the season 7 crew, though she’s most ed for her infamous boatmance with Chef Dave. Because of the backlash surrounding their run on the show, she opted not to attend the Below Deck Med reunion and hasn’t returned to the show since. Natasha has moved on from her reality TV days and is engaged to musician Max Landry. Nowadays, they live in Los Angeles together, where she’s focused on working as a mixologist and dabbling in acting.

Raygan Tyler

Raygan Works In The Beauty World

Raygan was swiftly fired for her lack of experience, which almost led to a crash. On Instagram, the former Bosun was asked if she still worked in yachting, to which she replied, “yes and no im go[ing to] study this winter.” However, Raygan now works in the beauty and cosmetology field with her business, Raygan Aesthetics.

Natalya Scudder

Natalya Returned For Season 8 & Creates Adult Content

After season 7, feuds with Tumi Mhlongo and Kyle Viljoen. Natalya served as the temporary Chief Stew while Tumi faced issues with her visa. They started on the wrong foot and couldn't resolve their conflict during the charter season. Kyle ignited drama between them by gossiping about Natalya and Tumi to one another, which started a feud between the friends. They’ve since moved past their drama, and Natalya is focused on creating adult content.

Kyle Viljoen

Kyle Returned For Season 8 & Hosts A Radio Show

Like Natalya, Kyle returned for Below Deck Med season 8 following his run in season 7. He stirred the pot between Natalya and Tumi throughout the charter season. Kyle was the source of much chaos during his time on the show, though he wasn’t fired and didn’t return for the show’s ninth season. He made amends with Natalya, though his friendship with Tumi was sadly broken after they watched the series back. Nowadays, he’s a host for East Village Radio and regularly posts content on Instagram.

Elena “Ellie” Dubaich

Ellie Returned For Season 9 & Creates Content For OnlyFans

After subbing in for Kyle for a mere two episodes, Elena “Ellie” Dubaich ed the original crew of Below Deck Med season 9. Before she returned to the show, she announced she had retired from yachting in May 2023 to prioritize her OnlyFans . Nonetheless, she threw her hat back into the yachting ring to return for season 9, where she had a mixed showing. Ellie ed the crew as Aesha Scott’s second stew but quickly got into conflict with Third Stew Bri Muller over their mutual liking of deckhand Joe Bradley.

Mzi “Zee” Dempers

Zee Is Working Towards Becoming A Bosun

Before season 7, Mzi “Zee” Dempers was a beloved deckhand on Below Deck Med season 6. He learned a lot from Bosun Malie White and used that knowledge the following season. Despite being beloved by fans and crew, he wasn’t asked back for season 8, though he’s been working his way up to become a Bosun one day. Zee revealed in 2023 that he completed his Yacht Masters and was focused on working his way up. On the Below Bravo podcast, he revealed he’d jump at the opportunity to return to Below Deck for a future season.

“I would absolutely enjoy to do another season… If I was asked to come back I certainly would.”

Storm Smith

Storm Still Works In Yachting

Storm Smith grew a lot during his time on Below Deck Med. He was given the role of lead deckhand before being promoted to Bosun after Raygan was fired. Though he had chemistry with Natalya during season 7, they didn’t pursue a relationship after the show. Storm has been busy working in the yachting industry and traveling all around the world. He gives frequent updates on his life at sea on Instagram, sharing some of his highlights from his many travels.

Jason Gaskell

Jason Has A Private Life

Jason Gaskell had an unfortunately short time in season 7. He clashed with Storm, who replaced Raygan as Bosun and struggled to get along with the deck team. Jason left the yacht after not finding his place within the crew and has since rid himself of his reality TV days. His Instagram is on private, making it unclear if he’s still working in the yachting industry.

Courtney Veale

Courtney Is A Content Creator

Courtney Veale was brought in after the first few episodes of season 7 to offer the deck team additional amid Raygan’s firing. She was from the season 6 crew, where she worked her way up to second stew but returned to the show as a deckhand. Courtney impressed Captain Sandy and was promoted to lead deckhand after a stellar showing. Nowadays, the deckhand has taken up content creation and seems to have left the yachting industry.

Reid Jenkins

Reid Has A Private Life

Reid Jenkins was a late arrival for the season 7 crew. He stepped in to assist the deck team for the final few charters of the season. Since his time on Below Deck Med, he hasn’t returned to reality TV in any capacity. Reid’s life is kept virtually private, and it’s unclear if he still works in the yachting industry.

Below Deck Mediterranean season 7 was filled with drama from start to finish, but the crew has moved on from their experience on the show. Cast like Natalya and Kyle returned for season 8, while others like Raygan and Jason have been leading private lives. None of the season 7 yachties are currently on TV, though that could change in the future.

Below Deck Mediterranean season 7 is available to stream on Peacock.

Sources: Dave White/Instagram, Raygan Tyler/Instagram, Below Bravo/YouTube, Storm Smith/Instagram