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Back Injury Forces Crew Shift as Captain Seeks Replacement Deckhand

8/5/2026

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Nathan Gallagher Injured

Nathan Gallagher injured his back while lifting an inflatable water toy on the yacht.
He told Captain Sandy Yawn he felt severe pain and said his back was “f***d”.
Captain Sandy said a crew shortage after deckhand Luke Brumer left led her to assign Chief Steward Aesha to deckhand duties.
She ordered Nathan to get an MRI and go to the hospital for a back evaluation before returning to work.

Summary

Captain Sandy Recruits

Captain Sandy pressures Norma to recruit a replacement deckhand via the “M/Y Bravado Deckhands” group chat, citing a staffing shortfall.
Joy delivers a safari-themed dinner to redeem herself.
Kayley acts as chief steward and receives the chef’s “excellent” first-day commendation.
Joe leads the deck temporarily, organizing the swim platform and a new toy-storage system, his first bosun-level task.

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Nathan Gallagher Injured

Nathan Gallagher injured his back while lifting an inflatable water toy on the yacht.
He told Captain Sandy Yawn he felt severe pain and said his back was “f***d”.
Captain Sandy said a crew shortage after deckhand Luke Brumer left led her to assign Chief Steward Aesha to deckhand duties.
She ordered Nathan to get an MRI and go to the hospital for a back evaluation before returning to work.

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