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After leaving Greece in season 1 of Below Deck Sailing Yacht, Paget Berry has continued in the yachting industry while experiencing a breakup.

After he left Greece in season one of  Below Deck Sailing Yacht , first mate Paget Berry has continued working in the yachting industry. During his time on the show, Paget got to work side-by-side with his former girlfriend Ciara Duggan. At times, they clashed while working on deck, but overall, they seemed to have a great working relationship. Besides working alongside his girlfriend, Paget also had Parker McCown as one of his deckhands.

During the season, Paget had a difficult time with his deck team, including Ciara. However, once Parker left and was replaced by Christopher Miller, it seems the deck team started to get along and began to create a stronger bond. However, the first mate became very close with crew members outside of his team. He and third stew Georgia Grobler had a bit of a flirtatious back and forth with each other. In fact, Georgia began to develop feelings for Paget at one point. Nonetheless, nothing came of their innocent flirts, and Paget left the boat with Ciara still by his side.

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So, what has Paget been up to since he left Parsafil III? Shortly after the show was done airing, Paget proposed to Ciara while in Italy in July 2020. He shared to his  Instagram   page a series of images of the couple kissing and holding a bottle of champagne to celebrate the happy news. Shortly after their engagement, the pair separated, as Ciara got a chief stew job on a 58-meter sailing yacht in Scotland. Not too long after that, the two were reunited in France. After a nine-month-long engagement,  Us Weekly  confirmed in April 2021 that the two had split .

Ciara revealed the news on social media after a fan commented on her photo, asking if she and Paget were still together. " No, " she replied, noting, " Things happen. We’re still on good terms and wish each other nothing but the best ." The pair began dating in 2016 when Paget was working on Ciara's family's boat . They dated for almost five years before calling it quits. However, the end of their relationship doesn't seem to be slowing down Paget. He recently shared pictures on Instagram of himself in Trinidad and Tobago and Antigua and Barbuda. Plus, there are several posts about his incredibly difficult-looking workouts. In fact, Paget loves to exercise as he considers it one of the best therapy sessions he's ever had.

Paget's life has been through many ups and downs since departing Greece following season one of Below Deck Sailing Yacht . A year after the show was filmed, he became engaged to his long-time girlfriend, lived in a foreign country together, and ultimately experienced a breakup. Maybe Paget will return for season three and allow the viewers to get to know Paget as a single man.

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Below Deck Sailing Yacht’s Ciara Duggan Reveals Why She Split From Paget Berry: ‘I Need To Move On’ (Exclusive)

Sailing ahead! Ciara Duggan is speaking honestly about her split from Below Deck Sailing Yacht costar Paget Berry and revealing what went wrong.

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“There were a lot of reasons that it kind of broke down. Being in France, we weren’t quarantining, we weren’t stuck together or anything like that,” Ciara, 23, told Us Weekly exclusively on Wednesday, April 14 about the breakup. “We were there just kind of living life, but you know I was taking temporary jobs and I just kind of realized throughout taking those jobs that I was happier on my own for a lot of reasons.”

Ciara confirmed that she broke up with Paget, in December and that she wasn’t fully invested in the relationship anymore. “I loved him, but I think I was not in love,” she told Us .

The couple confirmed the end of their 9-month-engagement in separate posts earlier this month after fans questioned the status of their relationship.

Ciara first shared the news via Instagram after a comment asking her if she was still together with Paget.

“No,” the reality TV star replied. “Things happen. We’re still on good terms and wish each other nothing but the best.”

Paget followed up with his own confirmation on his social media.

“All good! Loving life at the moment personally and we are still friends,” he wrote in an Instagram comment.

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The pair originally started dating in 2016 and then both appeared on the first season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht , which premiered in February 2020. Following their time on the show, the couple revealed that they were engaged in July 2020.

Ciara clarified that the split was “bound to not work out” since she was 18 years old when the relationship started. “I never really wanted to get married, if I’m being honest,” she said to Us .

The pair are still on “good terms” and continue to communicate occasionally. “There’s no bad feelings between us and I wish him nothing but the best. I need to move on with my life and I need to do what I need to do for me, and he needs to do the same,” she explained. “We’re still in good terms and we’re still friends. I wish him nothing but the best. I hope he finds someone who’s better suited … Neither of us is malicious, which is what matters. We have too much of a history to just not care about each other.”

Paget and Ciara did not return for season 2 of Below Deck Sailing Yacht , which is currently airing on Bravo. During their time on the show, fellow cast member Georgia Grobler revealed her feelings for Paget as the charter season was coming to a close.

Ciara clarified to Us that “there’s nothing bad” between her and Georgia and that “it wasn’t even a surprise” that there was a third party thrown into her relationship during the show.

When asked if cheating played a factor in the split Ciara declined to comment.

While Ciara and Georgia haven’t kept in contact, the Below Deck alum has received support from other castmembers since the split. “ Jess [More] was the first person I told and confided in [about the breakup] so she’s been really supportive. I mean, Jess is amazing anyways. She’s been my no. 1, my best friend throughout this whole thing,” Ciara shared about her newfound friendship with Jessica, who appeared on the fifth season of Below Deck Mediterranean .

Ciara revealed that Captain Glenn was another cast member that was there for her, saying, “I contacted Glenn pretty much as soon as we broke up, and I was like ‘Glenn, I need to talk to you. I need some fatherly advice.’ So we had a long chat about it.”

Captain Glenn weighed in on that bombshell and whether he thought there was a chance Georgia would be invited to Paget and Ciara’s wedding.

“I mean, Ciara stayed friends with Georgia, you know? So, who knows?” he told Us in March. “I was impressed by it because, I mean, I think she was really big about the whole thing.”

The captain said that he was proud of how Ciara handled the situation at the time.

“I mean, a little flirtation is OK, but maybe if you push it to the edge, then people, even though they pretend they’re not feeling it, I think maybe they’re a little upset,” he said to Us . “But, you know, that’s Paget. Paget should be more responsible than Georgia. But then Georgia as a friend shouldn’t push the edge.”

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Paget subtly responded to recent comments about his relationship with Georgia following the split.

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“I’m pretty sure Georgia likes to hike!,” one fan commented on an Instagram photo from Paget of him hiking in the Caribbean mountains.

The Bravolebrity replied with three laughing emojis.

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'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' 's Paget Berry Engaged to Girlfriend Johana Mills: 'I Am Super Stoked'

Paget Berry first introduced fans to his girlfriend Johana Mills in November 2021

Paget Berry is officially off the market.

On Sunday, the Below Deck Sailing Yacht star announced via Instagram that he is engaged to his girlfriend Johana Mills, sharing a montage of the couple's special moments including his proposal set to "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass.

"I was very lucky myself to meet a 'Harbor town girl' last year who showed me the sights and sounds of Newport when I first arrived on a boat⛵️," he captioned the video.

Berry recalled how he fell for Mills almost immediately.

"Our first date meal was Mexican, which was messy eating," he shared. "So I waited for Jo to use the bathroom so I could stuff in as much as I could before she got back 😂 The look of confusion briefly passed her face as to where had most of the food gone 😅"

Added Berry, "For me it was pretty much love at first sight, it might have taken Jo a little while after that first date as I ate 70% of the food 😂 A questionable trait in a partner!"

Berry concluded his post with a heartfelt message for Mills that spelled out why she is the one for him.

"The food apart there is no one I'd rather laugh, life with, cry, dance, and attempt all sorts of accents with than you Johana," he wrote. "I am so proud of you and all that you are achieving and I am super stoked to be your Fiancé and future husband🤵🏼👰🏽‍♀️ Never change ❤️"

Berry's now-fiancée sweetly responded in the comment section, writing, "I'm glad we share nachos 50/50 now 😂 couldn't be luckier to be your future wife ❤️"

The reality star then jokingly replied, "woah woah 50:50?! More like 60/40 darling 😂"

The couple became Instagram-official in November 2021. Berry shared a montage of their adventures in Costa Rica.

"4 weeks spent with this one in Costa Rica and this is what we have to show for it," he shared. "We enjoyed it so much and cannot wait to go back!🏄🏼‍♂️🏄🏽‍♀️❤️ #puravida "

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Berry was previously engaged to his Below Deck Sailing Yacht costar Ciara Duggan. They split in early 2021.

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Are Ciara and Paget From Below Deck Sailing Yacht Still Together?

A spin-off of the original show ‘ Below Deck ,’ Bravo’s ‘ Below Deck Sailing Yacht ‘ is a reality TV show that gives us a glimpse into the lives of the crew members aboard a luxurious sailing yacht during charter seasons as they sail through different parts around the world. What makes the series even more gripping is that it details the interpersonal relationships of the crew members as they deal with some difficult challenges during their journey.

The show has provided fans with ample drama over the years, from budding romantic relationships to some unexpected guests. One of the popular couples that made a mark on the reality show was Ciara Duggan and Paget Berry when they appeared together in the inaugural season. Thus, fans have been wondering how the pair is doing at the moment. If you are one such fan, let’s see what the two are up to these days!

Ciara and Paget’s Below Deck Sailing Yacht Journey

Ciara Duggan spent most of her childhood and adolescent days in her family’s sailing catamaran, which got her interested in yachting for a living. Having met Paget Barry while he worked on her family’s boat, she gained quite a lot of insight into the world of yachting from him. Much like Ciara, Paget – who was born and raised in England – was interested in sailing from his early teen years. Ciara and Paget began dating nearly four years before they appeared on ‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht’ season 1 in 2020.

Although both, Ciara and Paget, had several years of experience in the yachting industry, it was their first time working together in the same department. Right off the bat, Paget had trouble figuring out how to act as Ciara’s boss and boyfriend at the same time, which made him question their four-year-long relationship. As the season passed, Paget got closer to another crew member named Georgia and even got caught in a compromising position with her by Ciara. Naturally, this raised some tensions between the couple.

Despite facing so many ups and downs during the course of the season, Ciara remained optimistic as she was excited about her career and future with Paget. After the inaugural season of the reality show was done airing, Paget proposed to Ciara, and the couple got engaged in July 2020 while they were in Italy. They shared the news on social media while several cast members expressed their excitement in the comment section. However, since late 2020, fans have noticed that Ciara and Paget have not been featuring on each other’s social media posts. This has got all of us questioning if the couple has called it quits?

Are Ciara and Paget Still Together?

Unfortunately, Ciara Duggan and Paget Berry decided to go their separate ways after several months of engagement. In April 2021, Ciara confirmed the break-up on social media in the comment section of one of her posts when a fan asked if she was still engaged to Paget. Later that month, in an interview with Us Weekly , she revealed that they called it quits in December 2020 because she was not as invested in the relationship anymore.

Ciara explained, “We were there just kind of living life, but you know I was taking temporary jobs and I just kind of realized throughout taking those jobs that I was happier on my own for a lot of reasons.” However, she added that there were no bad feelings between them as she and Paget ended things on good terms. Apparently, they even continued to interact occasionally.

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Presently, Paget Berry is in a happy relationship with his new girlfriend, Johana Mills. A video he posted in November 2021 hints that they may have started dating sometime then. Johana is a regular presence on his social media, and the new couple looks very much in love. On the other hand, Ciara appears to have found the love of her life — her dog, Yuki. She introduced Yuki to her fans in April 2022 and hasn’t stopped posting about him ever since then. Apart from that, it seems that she has a lot more time to focus on her career and herself. Thus, even though Paget Barry and Ciara Duggan are no longer a couple, they seem to be quite content with their respective lives.

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‘Below Deck’ Sails Into a New Era

With a different captain at the helm and new production elements, the reality show about charter yachts is switching up its style.

By Shivani Gonzalez

Starting a new season of “ Below Deck ” can be similar to returning to summer camp as a kid — you know it’s going to be fun and that you’ll be in the same environment, but some of the people will be different and you’re not quite sure what the vibes will be.

This time around, in particular, feels that way because for the first time in the show’s 11-season run, Captain Lee Rosbach is no longer at the helm. It’s a pivotal moment for a franchise that has become one of the most popular entities in the sprawling universe of reality TV since premiering on Bravo in 2013 . The show’s appeal was built on endless romances between various crew members (“boatmances,” as they came to be known), horrible charter guests and some sort of passive-aggressive fight about how many shackles of the anchor chain should be in the water. And there was always Rosbach presiding over the drama as he trudged around the boat, reeling off one liners like “I’m madder than a pissed-on chicken” and “we screwed the pooch so many times we should have a litter of puppies running around.”

At the center of the show now is Kerry Titheradge (the stern yet goofy captain of “Below Deck Adventure” fame), who is managing the Motor Yacht Saint David with the cheeky chief stew Fraser Olender by his side.

With that change in captain, the energy on the boat — both onscreen and off — is different, according to Olender.

“Lee has a no B.S. attitude, which I love with him,” Olender said in an interview. “With Kerry, he taught me a lot and sort of forced to me confront issues directly with my team, work them out, as opposed to making executive decisions too soon.”

This shift in management style changes the central conflict — whereas the drama once focused on the captain swiftly kicking out any unpleasant crew member (as we might have seen with Rosbach), the drama now focuses on the whole crew trying to get along (since Titheradge gives people those second chances).

Additionally, Olender noted that the captain’s relationship with the crew can also affect the drama on board.

“Captains absolutely do get involved, whether they know it or not,” Olender said, adding that for the crew, everything is about “trying to impress your captain.”

This phenomenon plays out early in the new season when the lead deckhand, Ben Willoughby, called out a fellow crew member over the radios about not wearing a life vest — something he easily could have done in private. The drama that followed became an interpersonal conflict between the two of them, both with the ultimate goal of impressing Titheradge. (Of course, the two deckhands had kissed on the previous crew night out, which is more in line with the “Below Deck” drama viewers are used to.)

For “Below Deck” showrunners, the changeovers in the cast allowed them to rethink what the show would look like.

From the season premiere, it was immediately apparent that Rosbach’s absence wasn’t the only change this season: The filming is sleeker, the daily, multicourse meals prepared by the chef are given their own glamour shots and the cameras sometimes cut to the perspectives of yachties running around on deck and through the galley.

“Our showrunner, Lauren Simms, is an avid consumer of all different kinds of media,” Noah Samton, a senior vice president of unscripted current production for NBCUniversal, said in an interview. “She pitches us different ideas on how to stylistically evoke different feelings and change the mood a little bit of ‘Below Deck’ without removing what really works.”

Moving through the rest of the season, and potentially through seasons to come, Olender is aiming to bring a cutthroat management style while also bringing affection for his stews, all with his signature British humor.

On Bravo’s side, there are changes in the works for the other “Below Deck” spinoffs — including “Sailing Yacht,” “Mediterranean” and “Down Under” — which collectively, have 26 seasons. Specifically, Samton said that “Down Under” is currently filming and that even though fans should be ready to see new things, the show will stay true to its original concept.

“These are real yachties doing a real job so you have to stay within those confines because the audience isn’t going to want anything that is too produced or fake,” Samton said. “So we have to find ways to reinvent while staying true to the original concept of the show.”

And as Olender said: “I’m sure that every year if I were to work with this franchise again, that I’ll be thrown a collection of total chaotic and disastrous stews — that’s what makes it watchable.”

An earlier version of this article misquoted Fraser Olender, the chief stew of “Below Deck.” He said, “I also feel like Kerry this season. ... Lee has a no B.S. attitude, which I love with him,” not “I feel like Kerry this season, as opposed to Lee, has a no B.S. attitude, which I love with him.”

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9 Below Deck Franchise Deckhands Who Came Off As Lazy

• Laura Bileskalne and Lexi Wilson are examples of bad Below Deck stews who preferred socializing over working hard.
• Robert Westergaard was preoccupied with personal matters, which hindered his performance as a deckhand.
• Crew members like Benny Crawley and Max Salvador had bad attitudes - they weren't team players.

Below Deck has featured some interesting deckhands over the years, some of whom weren't good fits for their jobs. Over the years, many unworthy cast members have appeared on the Bravo series. One such name was Laura Bileskalne from Below Deck Down Under . The former Stew was terrible at her job and didn’t respect personal boundaries. Aesha Scott even accused her of caring less about the work and more about her appearance. Ultimately, Captain Jason Chambers did what was necessary to keep his yacht afloat. He fired Laura for her inappropriate behavior and bad manners.

In Below Deck Mediterranean season 3, Lexi Wilson was another horrible Stew. She lacked professionalism and had a poor work ethic, which prevented her from performing her duties. She also prioritized less meaningful things like socializing over caring for the guests, showing that she was a dysfunctional team member. Camille Lamb from Below Deck season 2 was no better. She'd tangle with her crew mates, creating unnecessary drama. Camille was such a bad worker that she never met her deadlines.

Ultimately, Captain Sandy Yawn fired her for being unsuitable for her stewardess position.

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Robert westergaard, below deck mediterranean.

Like some of the stews, a few deckhands weren't exactly great at their jobs. Robert Westergaard from Below Deck Mediterranean season 5 was somewhat of a mixed bag. He was preoccupied with other things, rather than really caring about his job. Rob pursued Jessica More and didn’t seem very focused on his work. The Bravo cameras also captured him texting his ex-girlfriend and struggling to build romantic relationships . If he'd boarded the yacht with a work-oriented mindset, Rob might have achieved his potential.

Unfortunately, it seemed like he was there to have a post-breakup trip.

Ben “Benny” Crawley

Below deck down under.

Benny Crawley was in Below Deck Down Under season 1. He looked good initially, but was atrocious at his deckhand job. Benny’s issues were related to his insubordination. He wasn’t a good team player and wanted to work on his own. He also argued a lot with former bosun Jamie Sayed. The worst thing about Benny was his inability to commit to the tasks and do his job properly. The young man crossed the line when he declined Captain Jason’s disco ball helmet, showing he was too lazy to have fun. Benny didn’t respect the hierarchy.

On a yacht, the crew has to respect the chain of command.

Culver Bradbury

Culver Bradbury’s subpar performance as a deckhand will always be remembered. When the Maryland man debuted in the franchise, he proclaimed himself the “Chief Entertainment Officer.” His actions on the show, especially his brief romantic connections with Tzarina Mace-Ralph and Jaimee Neale, showed that he was simply not ready to work. When João Franco returned to the series in season 2, even he noticed Culver’s laziness . He called him out for his unimpressive performance and flippant demeanor. All of Culver’s crew members felt he lacked leadership skills. Still, Culver somehow became the interim bosun due to Luke Jones’ sudden exit.

Jean-Luc Cerza Lanaux

Below deck sailing yacht.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht ’s Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux had a fancy name but wasn’t a good deckhand. The former Bravo star didn’t have the skills or the desire to do his job. He often neglected his duties. At one point, Captain Glenn Shephard allowed Jean to prove his competence while dealing with a dangerous situation. However, he missed the opportunity. Per Reality Tea , Kate Chastain threw shade at Jean by implying that he wasn’t smart. Dani Soares has also claimed Jean isn’t stepping up as a father to their baby.

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Tom pearson.

Tom Pearson was a deckhand in Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 3. He had a major drinking problem that made him seem like a mean person. Besides his immature attitude, Tom was irresponsible and unprepared to work on a luxury yacht. He was rude to other crew members, including Ashley Marti and Gary King. Captain Glenn gave Tom endless chances, but things blew up when Tom messed up while anchor-watching. To make matters worse, he didn’t own up to his mistakes in time, pushing Captain Glenn to send him home where he belonged.

Parker McCown

Parker McCown was never a good deckhand because he couldn’t follow orders. He was too lazy to use common sense - Parker messed up a lot of tasks. When Paget Berry told Parker to organize a beach picnic, he used a shovel to hurl the rocks around the beach. The strategy made no sense and showed how little attention Parker paid to his senior’s instructions . When Jenna MacGillivray asked Parker about it, he had a bad attitude. He snapped at her because she asked a simple question, pushing Captain Glenn to intervene. Parker left Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 1 in episode 12.

Max Salvador

At first, Max Salvador seemed like the perfect guy for his deckhand job. However, it didn’t take long for the crew members to realize he had a massive ego and lazy attitude. Max constantly complained about others and yacht life. He whined about not getting enough breaks from work, argued with his bosun, and created unnecessary drama. He also rubbed Captain Sandy the wrong way when he needlessly griped about food because he didn’t want to eat what was on the boat. From Lara Du Preez to Haleigh Gorman, most crew members felt Max was shiftless.

Shane Coopersmith

Below Deck 's Shane Coopersmith was the highlight of season 8, as he was dubbed the laziest crew member. He wasn’t just bad at his job - he had trouble maintaining a proper schedule outside of work. Shane didn’t respect his job enough to get adequate rest. The lack of sleep caused him to take naps during work, eventually hindering his performance as a deckhand. After fair warnings, the bosun just didn’t know how else to motivate Shane. Therefore, Eddie Lucas fired Shane in episode 7, sending him home to think about what he did wrong.

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Danny zureikat.

Danny Zureikat was the king of being lazy at his job. The former deckhand broke too many rules in Below Deck Mediterranean season 1 and was fired for being inappropriate. Danny’s biggest issue was treating his Below Deck gig like a vacation. The young man had no boundaries and wanted to hook up with the guests. He was also addicted to using his phone and rarely put it down. In episode 12, the crew had enough of Danny, who was a bad influence . Captain Mark Howard had to step in and cut the Below Deck d eckhand’s supposed bachelor’s trip short.

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Below Deck Recap: Vibe Time

Physics tells us that drama can be neither created nor destroyed. (At least, that was my personal takeaway.) Now that Cat’s gone, it’s like the tension she had with the rest of the interior re-homed itself between Xandi, who has worked almost unceasingly all day, and Barbie, who just needs a sec to lie down and puff on her vape, all right?

Don’t get me wrong: Carriacou looks very nice, but the way the captain has talked about the island for the last episode and a half now had me expecting to take one look at the place, sell all my earthly possessions, buy a one-way plane ticket, and throw myself into my new life as soon as possible. As it is — I think I’m good, thank you. The beach is hard to access, with a strong current in the shallows. While the guests are happily snorkeling and drinking, Kerry and Ben are having a capital-B Bad time. The boat is making an upsettingly crunchy grinding noise thanks to sand getting into the impeller. Fraser, wisely, just keeps on refilling everyone’s Champagne glasses.

Sunset is turning to dark and a storm is blowing in. Captain Kerry makes the call: They need to go back, now. If the boat gets beached, they’ll be stranded overnight. Pretty sure I already saw that episode when it was theatrically released under the title Triangle of Sadness. But getting everyone aboard is not trivial — they have to time it right with the increasingly serious waves rolling in. Lesley, the primary, sort of just launches herself at the stern, prompting Kerry to yell, “No one moves toward the boat till I say so!” That’s the harshest I’ve ever heard him speak to a guest, though it certainly feels justified. Can you do everybody a favor and stay alive, please, at least through the length of the charter?

They make it back to the St. David without any casualties. But there will be a death on the yacht tonight. A murder, in fact. While the guests eat dinner and practice the vaguely British accents that for some reason always feel appropriate for an ambiguously period-y murder mystery (more accurately, they sound like sixth-graders cast as grown-ups in a school play, just sort of speaking more loudly and slowly than usual), the already-understaffed exterior scrambles to ad lib a series of staged clues, with the help of a bunch of random props that Fraser has ordered. The job description for deckhands has expanded considerably.

That’s not to say the interior isn’t doing their part, too. The game begins when Barbie runs into the dining room in a frenzy, screaming, “There’s been a murder!” She is so committed to the bit that she immediately falls over and exposes her whole butt. It is a very auspicious start to the festivities. Fraser is the evening’s Mr. Boddy, our designated corpse. “It’s Fletcher !” someone screams when they come upon him in the stateroom, not far from the murder weapon (a pizza roller).

The clues, (semi-)rhyming couplets, send the guests running all over the boat and they absolutely love it. The crew crushed this — as Ben points out, it’s also helpful that these people are pretty drunk.

What Anthony has in charm he lacks in organizational skills. The galley is even more of a war zone than usual, scattered with eggs (as always, so many eggs; beginning to believe that the yacht’s engine runs on crushed shells), various sauces and condiments (including at least two separate bottles of ketchup), a dirty blender, and more pots and pans than I would have thought were on the boat in total. It takes him until after 3 a.m. to finish cleaning up. Predictably, the next morning, he is totally exhausted. Fraser has to rise to the occasion and actually come up with a breakfast menu, a new responsibility he isn’t thrilled to take on. (Also, I feel like I never comment on the tablescapes except to rag on them, but I actually really like the bright-orange-rimmed plates combined with those swirly green vertical napkins. Go team!)

Our new deckhand finally arrives, birthed from the sea foam like Aphrodite. Dylan, a 23-year-old from Cape Town, has one of the widest smiles possible amid the constraints of human biology and is so hot that he immediately threatens to disrupt the established sexual ecosystem of the boat. He is also, I say this with affection, a complete weirdo. A formerly overweight kid who became extremely fit out of spite, he can now individually pop his pecs, which are named James and Barry. (Why? I assume we will never know.) He also speaks of his fondness for high-fiving strangers while out running. “They won’t understand any of it,” he says. “But they will remember you.” This is precisely how I already feel about Dylan.

Ben’s first docking as bosun goes off beautifully, even in the unwelcome presence of a big-ass cargo ship; I cannot parallel park under the best of terrestrial circumstances, so these people never fail to amaze me. Lesley says a very emotional and grateful good-bye and hands over what looks like a commensurately thick envelope. She tipped $30,000, which works out to a very healthy $2,725 per person (and a prorated $550 for Dylan). Captain Kerry is pleased with their work — A+ charter all around.

Dylan continues to distinguish himself on his first night out with his new co-workers. He tries to convince Kyle to take a shot via his nostril. He explains his theory that déjà vu is just, duh, memories we’ve lived on another of the many timelines we are currently experiencing. “It’s vibe time, baby!” he will later shout on the dance floor. “Vibe time is my time!” (In a confessional, Sunny and Barbie rate him a great potential one-night stand, as long as he doesn’t talk.)

While Kyle helpfully sucks a bug out of Fraser’s drink, and Dylan and Anthony stake their romantic claims on the replacement stew who has not even arrived yet, Ben spends time with Xandi. They’ve gotten a lot closer — she introduced him to her mom on FaceTime as her brother earlier that day. While they’re all out dancing, they hug and they whisper and Ben touches her waist. Sunny is deeply upset when she oversees these interactions, which, by the way, are scored hilariously to a club remix of the “Ride of the Valkyries.”

Was it sort of flirty, touchy-feely? Sure. This is Mr. “ I’m Cheeky, I’m Aussie, It’s Charismatic ” we’re dealing with, after all. But I believe Ben and especially Xandi when they say their relationship is platonic. Everyone knows what jealousy feels like, and it is a certified no-fun experience, so it’s not that I don’t feel for Sunny. But I will note that she recently shared in a confessional that the last time she was in love, she wasn’t actually in a relationship with the person — which, with admittedly zero additional context, does raise some question marks for me surrounding boundaries and expectations. She says Ben is “disrespecting what we have,” which raises the question: What do they have, exactly? Is he her boyfriend? Have they established if they’re dating exclusively? Do they have a clear understanding of what kinds of behaviors are and aren’t okay with the other person?

In happier news, Kyle and Fraser smooch on the van ride home.

Back on the boat, Barbie and Fraser slurringly try to smooth things over with all parties involved, to mixed success. I give Sunny credit for going to Ben directly to share her feelings. For her part, Xandi totally dismisses any possible romantic connection with Ben, because that would be “incestry [ sic ].” But she quickly gets pissed off at the thought that she’d be expected to change how she acts to protect someone else’s self-esteem. “Catch me outside,” she snaps, a phrase I do not believe I’ve heard a human being say aloud since at least 2018.

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Paget Berry

Born and raised in England, Paget has been sailing since the age of 13. He has lived on a variety of boats over the years including sailing yachts, catamarans, a converted oil barge and even a lifeboat. When he was 18, he joined the crew on a 27-meter sailboat in Spain and then spent the next three years exploring every corner of the Mediterranean, working his way up from Deckhand to First Mate.  By 22, he took is first Captain position on a sailing catamaran.  He met his girlfriend Ciara working on her family’s boat and introduced her to the yachting industry. They have been dating for four years and work on Parsifal year-round. An avid outdoorsman, when he isn’t sailing, Paget enjoys weightlifting, surfing, diving and playing the guitar.

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