Bosuns on the Below Deck franchise carry a lot of responsibility on their shoulders, which is why many of them don't make it very far. Not only do they have to worry about the safety of the crew, but they also have to make sure the charter guests are safe and well taken care of. Below Deck bosuns are also responsible for overseeing all the water sports, which means making sure the water slides are inflated and the jet skis are fueled.
A bosun’s responsibility also means being the eyes of the captain during docking. With limited visibility in the wheelhouse, the captain needs specific distances between the boat and the dock. Docking in Below Deck is always met with much fanfare. Oftentimes, the charter guests watch how the crew handles docking, and they notice every little mistake.
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DuringBelow Deck season 5, Captain Lee Rosbach started the charter season without a bosun. The deck crew was so green they forgot to untie one of the lines before the yacht pulled away. The bow hit the dock, causing Captain Lee to utter some angry words. He brought in EJ Jansen to lead the team, which ruffled lead deckhand Nico Scholly’s feathers. The two engaged in a power struggle, causing EJ to utter the famous phrase, “It’s my deck now, buddy boy.”
Chandler Brooks often had a deer-in-the-headlights look during his time on Below Deck season 6. The bosun lacked leadership skills, which frustrated the deck crew when they scrambled around with no direction. One of Chandler’s worst moment’s during his season was when he dropped a charter guest while carrying her from the tender to the beach. After Captain Lee received multiple complaints from the deck crew, he finally let him go,
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