Captain Sandy Yawn on Changing Lives Through Maritime Careers & Second Chances | Yachting USA
Dec 07, 05:14 PM
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Captain Sandy Yawn joins Yachting USA for a powerful conversation on reinvention, leadership, and the mission behind Captain Sandy’s Charities — her nonprofit dedicated to opening real maritime career pathways for youth and families.
Filmed at the newly renovated Pier 66 Marina, Sandy shares how her early struggles, rise through yachting, and even life-threatening moments at sea shaped her commitment to helping the next generation discover opportunity in the maritime world.
We’re joined by Liz Schmidt, Executive Director of Captain Sandy’s Charities, to break down how the organization provides accredited classroom curriculum, hands-on marine experiences, and direct access to real maritime jobs — from ecotourism and marine science to yacht crew, engineering, shipyard trades, and more.
SUPPORT CAPTAIN SANDY’S CHARITIES
Website: https://www.captainsandyscharities.org
Instagram: @captainsandyscharities
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN
- How Sandy rebuilt her life and career from addiction to the helm
- The Red Sea engine-room fire that tested her leadership
- Why Below Deck drives tourism and introduces millions to yachting
- How the maritime workforce shortage can be addressed through education
- Why her charity focuses on real career access for youth and families
- How accredited curriculum connects students to marine-sector careers
- Why hands-on exposure changes student engagement and opportunity
GUESTS
Captain Sandy Yawn | Bravo’s Below Deck
Instagram: @captainsandyyawn
Liz Schmidt | Executive Director, Captain Sandy’s Charities
Instagram: @captainsandyscharities
HOST
Rick Thomas | Yachting USA
FILMED AT
Pier 66 Marina, Fort Lauderdale
Website: https://www.pier66marina.com
Instagram: @pier66marina
Explore more interviews from the global yachting community:
🌐 https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com
#CaptainSandyYawn #CaptainsSandysCharities #YachtingIndustry #MaritimeCareers #YachtCrew #SuperyachtLife #BelowDeck #MarineIndustry #Pier66 #YachtingUSA
Filmed at the newly renovated Pier 66 Marina, Sandy shares how her early struggles, rise through yachting, and even life-threatening moments at sea shaped her commitment to helping the next generation discover opportunity in the maritime world.
We’re joined by Liz Schmidt, Executive Director of Captain Sandy’s Charities, to break down how the organization provides accredited classroom curriculum, hands-on marine experiences, and direct access to real maritime jobs — from ecotourism and marine science to yacht crew, engineering, shipyard trades, and more.
SUPPORT CAPTAIN SANDY’S CHARITIES
Website: https://www.captainsandyscharities.org
Instagram: @captainsandyscharities
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN
- How Sandy rebuilt her life and career from addiction to the helm
- The Red Sea engine-room fire that tested her leadership
- Why Below Deck drives tourism and introduces millions to yachting
- How the maritime workforce shortage can be addressed through education
- Why her charity focuses on real career access for youth and families
- How accredited curriculum connects students to marine-sector careers
- Why hands-on exposure changes student engagement and opportunity
GUESTS
Captain Sandy Yawn | Bravo’s Below Deck
Instagram: @captainsandyyawn
Liz Schmidt | Executive Director, Captain Sandy’s Charities
Instagram: @captainsandyscharities
HOST
Rick Thomas | Yachting USA
FILMED AT
Pier 66 Marina, Fort Lauderdale
Website: https://www.pier66marina.com
Instagram: @pier66marina
Explore more interviews from the global yachting community:
🌐 https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com
#CaptainSandyYawn #CaptainsSandysCharities #YachtingIndustry #MaritimeCareers #YachtCrew #SuperyachtLife #BelowDeck #MarineIndustry #Pier66 #YachtingUSA