Famous for her work on the reality TV show “Below Deck Mediterranean,” Captain Sandy Yawn is openly gay and has disclosed information about her boyfriend on social media. She was romantically involved with Leah Shafer, a gospel musician.
As one of the first openly lesbian captains in the yachting world, Captain Sandy has been a strong supporter of LGBTQ+ visibility. Please be aware, though, that information on intimate partnerships is subject to change. For the most up-to-date details on Captain Sandy’s marital status, consult the most recent sources.
Is Captain Sandy Married?
Captain Sandy Yawn of Below Deck Mediterranean has been transparent about her romantic relationship with Leah Shafer. The gospel singer contacted the reality actress on social media regarding her popular Bravo series, which is how the couple first connected in 2018.
In a 2019 interview with The Cheat Sheet, the captain said, “She sent me a nice message that said, ‘I came across your show, congratulations, many blessings.'” She noted that the phrase “many blessings” immediately drew her attention.
Captain Sandy and Leah Shafer’s First Meeting
Leah and Captain Sandy initially connected on Facebook in 2018. She wrote me a sweet note saying, ‘I came across your show, congratulations, many blessings.’” Before revealing that the note’s “many blessings” section caught her eye, Captain Sandy told The Cheat Sheet in 2019.
Leah claims that when the couple first met in person in November 2018 in Los Angeles, it was virtually love at first sight. She admitted to The Cheat Sheet that “it was definitely unexpected.” “It just happened when you meet another soul that you connect with at such a deep level; it is unexplainable and so beautiful.”
Captain Sandy Yawn Moves to Denver to Be With Leah Shafer
Captain Sandy came to Denver, Colorado, from Los Angeles after a few months of dating in order to be with Leah. The Below Deck Med CEO posted a photo of herself and Leah along with an update on social media in May 2019 about moving to a new city. She wrote in the Instagram post, “Living in Denver and so happy, having a blast with [Leah Shafer]!”
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Leah Shafer’s Battle With Breast Cancer
Captain Sandy verified her girlfriend’s early-stage breast cancer in the summer of 2019. Leah initially revealed her news on Instagram with a moving message.
She captioned a photo of herself with Captain Sandy at the time, saying, “Today I got results that I have pre-cancerous cysts in my right breast area that could end up aggressive because I have the gene as well.” “I do not need chemo or oncology; it didn’t get that far. The doctor said to remove ASAP!”
