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Parsifal III superyacht

On board with Parsifal III owner Kim Vibe-Petersen

The owner of 54 metre superyacht Parsifal III – a star cast member of hit TV show Below Deck – tells David Edwards the origin story of his innovative sailing yacht...

Kim Vibe-Petersen likes to call his pride and joy, the 54 metre sailing yacht Parsifal III , a “game-changer”. He likes to call the TopBrewer coffee maker he designed and manufactures a game-changer as well. But coming from him this is no lazy cliché. The Dane, with almost perfect English, chooses his words carefully and changing the game is simply what he does. In fact it completely defines him.

For if you ask the 65-year-old CEO of coffee firm Scanomat how he would describe himself, he replies without hesitation: “I’m an inventor.” Although he quickly corrects himself: “I’m as much a businessman as I am an inventor. When you run a small business, like we did in the beginning, you have to be able to do everything.” That may be true but you don’t need to spend long in his company to see that, at heart, he’s an ideas man, a restless bundle of thoughts and ambitions, many of which he’s been able to realise.

Even a conventional education wasn’t for him – “I didn’t fit in to the school system. I got pretty bored, I couldn’t enjoy myself going that slow” – and he couldn’t wait to leave and join his parents’ vending machine business, in which he’d already been working since the age of 14.

He set about transforming this simple firm. “I started my own business within their business. We were importers of machines from abroad. I started to invent products. I invented the first fully automatic cappuccino machine in the world. It went from zero to 95 per cent of the business within two years.”

Vibe-Petersen was off and running, doing everything, as he says. But the business would have been nothing without the product, the invention. Where does that creative spark come from? He doesn’t know. Not from his father, a salesman who clearly passed on the business sense. “I’m only interested in doing something that no one else has done,” he explains. “I’ve always wanted to do things differently. I’m interested in new things, in developing this world and hopefully doing things better and more easily than they were done before.”

That approach goes a long way to explaining Parsifal III and how that remarkable yacht came about. Kim and his wife Nina had owned and chartered out two Parsifals : the 34 metre Valdettaro now called Unplugged and her sister ship now known as Ree . But the inventor in him wanted to do something new. “ Parsifal III was a game-changer in the sailing yacht industry,” says the game-changer. “We were one of the first to use (designer) Rémi Tessier and we did the complete boat with him. That made his business grow.”

Boat interiors at the time (2004) were, in Vibe-Petersen’s words, like 16th century castles or English pubs. Even though they own a 300-year-old house five minutes’ drive from Scanomat’s HQ in Kokkedal, north of Copenhagen, he and Nina didn’t want that tired, traditional style. “All the other boats had a lot of small rooms, which I couldn’t see any use for. We made Parsifal III open, so you could see 360 degrees around from the main saloon. There was no special dining room, or special pantry, or anything that disturbs your sight. I wanted it to be one big thing. That was new. Also, we wanted the outside to correspond to the inside of the boat, with a very modern look.”

It was a meeting of minds between owner and designer. “Me and Rémi are very close, yes. When I visited him in Lyons for the first time, his showroom was full of Danish furniture. There was Poul Kjærholm and Arne Jacobsen and all these famous Danish designers. He was in love with Danish design. But he was very talented because he understood what we wanted to do, so in combination with me and Nina, we developed the curved, round design. Minimalism was the key word and luxury was the next. We liked the luxury, with the chrome and so forth, but we liked it in a lower-key way.”

Charter customers and awards judges liked it, too. Long before the boat emerged from Perini Navi’s yard, one client booked it for 17 straight weeks. “From 2006 to 2009 we didn’t use the boat ourselves because it was totally chartered out: 25 weeks a year, which is unheard of,” says Vibe-Petersen. “We could have got five times the amount of bookings for it.” Among the five awards Parsifal III won in 2006 was Sailing Superyacht of the Year at the Boat International   World Superyacht Awards .

“We inspired the whole industry,” says Vibe-Petersen proudly. That same pride is evident when he asks, as I arrive, if I’d like a cup of coffee. We are in the light and airy foyer of the Scanomat building in Kokkedal, north of Copenhagen, with several glass-topped plinths around us.

He takes a glass from one and places it below a stainless steel tap. Next to the tap is an iPad, with the TopBrewer app open on its screen. He asks what coffee I’d like; how strong and how much milk. I could have specified the tamper pressure I’d like applied to the coffee that is being ground behind the counter. He slides a few gauges and taps a button and 25 seconds later I have my espresso. And it’s really good.

“You get a lot of lousy coffee around the world,” Vibe-Petersen says. “You have to give quality coffee every time and that’s why people have to use our coffee with our machines, so we make sure they don’t put bad coffee in them.” Again, as he talks, the inventor in him is so apparent and so appealing. He is completely immersed in this product, and is responsible for every element, particularly the machine itself hidden under the counter. If, as he says, he wants to do things better and more easily than they were done before, then TopBrewer is a roaring success.

Just like with Parsifal III , customers and judges are agreeing. Apple has installed TopBrewers in its Caffé Macs employee cafeteria in Cupertino; Bloomberg has done the same, as has Level39 in London. McDonald’s is testing a bespoke TopBrewer system that will cut the time it takes to serve coffee by two-thirds. Beyoncé and Jay-Z have one, Steven Spielberg has one. “TopBrewer is getting very big. It’s very trendy to use our product,” says the proud inventor.

The original TopBrewer, costing from £5,000, was launched in 2012, but a new model will be able to make iced drinks thanks to a second, adjacent swan-neck tap, as well as deliver whipped cream for hot chocolate and provide all kinds of soft drinks.

But the really clever part of the product is revealed in the TopBrewer Café in Copenhagen, which I visit on my way home. There, via my phone I can order and pay for my very own customised coffee. Malou, who works there giving demonstrations to intrigued customers, says people are rapidly getting used to it. “We can change people’s coffee habit,” says Vibe-Petersen. “If you want to compete with Starbucks, which everyone wants to do, then you have to come up with a game-changer like ours, to do that kind of quality of coffee. This is about the best you can get.

“And can you imagine what kind of potential that has on a worldwide scale? You don’t have to have staff. At the airport you don’t want to wait in a queue. If you are in Hong Kong, Singapore, London or Copenhagen, you can always get the same coffee, your favourite. The one you love.”

Clearly for Vibe-Petersen, it is not just about the invention itself. Its application and the joy and benefits it brings to people complete the process. In this, making a coffee machine is the same as chartering out a boat: done well, they both bring great pleasure.

Business and life for the Vibe-Petersens is a family affair. Their sons Sebastian and Frederik work for the company: Frederik is involved in the IT department, and worked on TopBrewer’s integration with the app; Sebastian, like his father, is more technical and product-focused. Nina, 10 years Kim’s junior, is a central figure in their charter business.

“It was always the whole family who created the atmosphere of our businesses,” says Vibe-Petersen. “One thing is that the boat looks nice, the interior looks nice. But you have to have a good crew and you have to train them how to operate; how to take care of the people and make them feel good. “All my family are very service-minded, they all have that service gene. This is so important in the charter business. You have to understand what you like yourself and whether other people will like the same thing. If they don’t, you have to find out quickly what they do like.”

Vibe-Petersen’s formula for what charter customers like – and his record indicates that it’s a winning one – is to gently encourage them to try new activities. “Make them active, make them do things they didn’t know they would like to do. Get them out on a Hobie, a top jet ski , a Laser, get them out on a paddleboard, on a kayak. Try to convince them to try other things that they wouldn’t normally do. Then they are so happy for themselves if they take a step into a new world they maybe were afraid of. There’s a lot of teaching that the crew can do: talk to people, swim with them...

“People like to be pushed a little bit. But don’t push them too much! When it works you get a big reward for it. These people are so happy and they want to come back; [the company] gave me a good holiday. That’s basically what we’re selling. On top of that, you always have to have the best chef. You can repair a lot with good food!”

Vibe-Petersen’s 60 plus years have taught him many things but there are two principles that he believes are central to who he is and what he has done – and may still do. “You have to be prepared to make mistakes. If you do not make mistakes you do not invent. And it’s important that you get bored. When you are bored your brain works behind the scenes. When you are busy and stressed and on your phone too much and on the internet too much you do not develop many things. I love it when I’m bored and can just walk around, that’s when I create ideas.”

At his age many people’s thoughts turn towards home and the garden but Vibe-Petersen says he could never retire. “I work 24/7. I do not have weekends like others. I relax, I have fun and we go to parties and this and that, but in my mind I always work. And that’s not a problem for me.” That’s how you change the game.

First published by BOAT International in 2015.

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Built for an experienced yacht owner, the stylish sailing yacht 53.8m (176.5ft) PARSIFAL III, from the renowned Perini Navi shipyard, has an exquisite Remi Tessier-designed interior. On launch in 2005 she won no fewer than five prestigious sailing superyacht awards and has become one of the most popular sailing yachts for charter. PARSIFAL III is highly recommended for anyone looking for a combination of excellent performance with superb levels of comfort.

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  • Winner of the Best Sailing Yacht of the Year, Best Interior Design - Sail Yacht and Best Sailing Yacht Interior at the World Superyacht Awards 2006
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As a charter guest you could begin your day with a sunrise yoga session on the large foredeck or have an early morning swim in the ocean before taking breakfast on the main deck aft. Here a large curved sofa and loose seating surround an oval dining table shaded by the overhang of the flybridge deck. After breakfast, some of the guests may choose to relax in the many lounging areas while others might want to take advantage of the calm waters and jump in to learn a new watersport. An extensive toybox has something for all ages to enjoy. However you choose to spend the morning, coming together for an al fresco lunch, perhaps prepared on the Teppanyaki grill, is the perfect opportunity to regroup and catch up with your friends and family.

Numerous entertainment options will keep the entire family entertained throughout the afternoon. Relax in the jacuzzi or on the sumptuous sunloungers, or enjoy some relaxation time in the main lounge, perhaps with a movie, all while PARSIFAL III sails on to your next port of call; if the winds are in your favour you could even be moving along under full sail at exhilarating speeds of up to 18 knots.

With the sun setting on the horizon, enjoy more time on deck taking in the view with a cocktail, followed by dinner either in the formal dining room or al fresco on the main deck aft. When it’s time to retire, PARSIFAL III's vast master suite is located aft and benefits from direct access to an extra-large swimming platform – perfect for a private early morning swim. Amidship there are two further doubles and two twins with additional pullman berths. As with all of the interior guest areas, the décor is streamlined and minimalistic, with polished dark ebony and wenge woods contrasting with fine furnishings of cream leather, glass and stainless steel. A stunning retreat, your guests will feel cosseted in luxury as they fall into a deep slumber ready for another day of fun.

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Aerial photograph of sailboat PARSIFCAL III underway. She is sailing toward the left lower part of the photograph

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Presenting sailboat PARSIFAL III from the Below Deck television series. She is the same yacht with Glenn as captain, although her crew has changed a bit from the series. She carries tons of watertoys and is a wonderful charteryacht.  Clients enjoy charters in various exotic destinations.

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Sailing yacht PARSIFAL III operates yacht charter vacations in multiple destinations.  For instance, Albania, Catalonia, Corsica, the French Riviera and Monaco, Greece (the Aegean/Cyclades Sea), and Greece (the Ionian Sea).  Ihn addition, she charters in Italy (North – Mainland), Italy (Sardinia), Italy (Sicily), Italy (South – mainland), Montenegro, Provence (Coast), Marselles, Turkey, and Venice in the summer.  In the winter, she hails from the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Dominican Republic, Leeward Islands of the Caribbean, Patagonia, and The Bahamas.  In addition, she charters in Trinidad and Tobago, US Virgin Islands (USVI), and the Windward islands of the Caribbean.

DOES SHE CHARTER FOR REGATTAS?

Yes, Parsifal III offers special request charters.  For instance, regattas, night cruising, event charters, and overnight anchoring.

HOW MANY STATEROOMS DOES THE YACHT HAVE?

She carries a crew of 9.  She accommodates 12 yacht charter guests in 5 cabins (3 doubles, 2 Twins, and 1 convertible cabin)

WHAT SPECIAL FEATURES DOES SHE HAVE?

She offers WiFi, DVD high definition and high resolution TV, Sonos audio system, AV system with a library of  hundreds of movies and tv shows, and a Playstation 3 gaming system.

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Congratulations to this amazing sailing yacht.  She receives multiple awards at the World Superyacht Awards 2006.  For example, Sailing Yacht of the Year Winner and Best Interior Design Sail Yacht Winner. Showboats Awards 2006 has her winning Sailing Yacht Interior.

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Yes!  Multiple families and guests enjoy charters aboard this beautiful sailboat during filming. Bravo TV’s Below Deck series makes PARSIFAL III (known affectionately as “ Par3 ,” by the crew) a household name.

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A new series of Below Deck has aired on Bravo that looks at life onboard yachts for charter, and the first sailing yacht to feature is the multi-award winning luxury ketch PARSIFAL III.

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Following her launch in 2005, this 54m/177.2ft sailing yacht from renowned Italian shipyard Perini Navi took  Best Interior Design – Sail Yacht and Sailing Yacht of the Year at the World Superyacht Awards 2006 and Sailing Yacht Interior from the Showboats Awards 2006 . Now, viewers have the opportunity to see this sensational vessel in action and take in every detail of her elegant monochrome interior by French designer Remi Tessier .

Yacht PARSIFALL races at the St Barth Bucket - Photo © by Carlo Borlenghi

Yacht PARSIFALL races at the St Barth Bucket – Photo © by Carlo Borlenghi

The series will place a greater focus on the day-to-day runnings of life on board, as sailing yachts bring a different set of challenges: Not only do the charter grounds need to have reliable wind conditions through their most popular months, the yacht will lean when the wind catches the sails, and the angle has the potential to set loose items flying across the room or even overboard. The greater challenge is also part of the reward, however, and many groups prefer the closeness to nature life on board a sailing yacht achieves.

Adam Glick - Below Deck Sailing - Photo © BravoTV

Adam Glick – Below Deck Sailing – Photo © BravoTV

The interiors are reminiscent of a motor yacht with large windows on both sides providing an abundance of lighting as guests begin the day over coffee on the circular sofas. In the evening, guests can unwind before bedtime with chilled wine and a film on the large projector.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht - Parsifal III - Photo © BravoTV

Below Deck Sailing Yacht – Parsifal III – Photo © BravoTV

Outside, the sheltered main deck cockpit is a desirable space for casual family meals or hosting a candlelit dinner to celebrate a special occasion, while the flybridge has a comfortable alfresco dining area for smaller gatherings. Both decks have a nearby wet bar for quick refreshments while you sit back and take in the beautiful Corfu coastline , and there is the third option of dipping your toes into the water as you dine at sea level on the hydraulic swim platform. When watching from the flybridge isn’t enough, the crow’s nest offers a bird’s eye view of the beautiful surroundings.

PARSIFAL III by Perini Navi staring in Below Deck Sailing Yacht - Al Fresco Dining on Aft Deck, Mediterranean

PARSIFAL III by Perini Navi staring in Below Deck Sailing Yacht – Al Fresco Dining on Aft Deck, Mediterranean

Returning to the flybridge, sun-worshippers will adore the fan-like spread of sunbeds along the stern, at the centre of which is a tempting Jacuzzi ready for use day or night.

Luxury yacht PARSIFAL III has a great selection of high powered water toys and sailing dinghies for adrenaline-fuelled fun or exploring the coastline at your own pace. Among the collection are jet skis, water skis, Seabobs and towable toys suitable for all ages.

The accommodation is designed for up to 12 guests across 5 en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite, 2 double cabins and 2 twin cabins that each contain a Pullman berth.

The professional crew of 9 will provide you and your group with everything you desire while cruising among the beautiful blue waters of the Ionian Islands .

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Inside Below Deck Sailing Yacht ’s Crash, and the Dramatic Aftermath

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Below Deck viewers have survived kitchen fires, nightmare charter guests , dramatic dismissals, drug scandals , and soured romantic relationships. But Monday’s episode of Below Deck Sailing Yacht, “Total Ship Show,” is unprecedented in franchise history, in terms of its sheer disaster quotient. Within the first five minutes of the episode, the Parsifal yacht crashes into a stone dock in high winds, destroying the end of the vessel and totaling Captain Glenn Shephard ’s already-dented ego. (Last week, Parsifal suffered a less serious collision. We hope the sailing yacht is not cursed.) The rest of the episode unravels like a high-paced thriller set aboard an out-of-control luxury yacht.

The villains: the shrill, gluten-free charter guests, who are too self-involved to notice the Parsifal ’s jacked transom door. The dramatic B-plot: the chef screwing up a five-course meal by serving steak after dessert. As if this were not enough action for a single episode, there is also an STD scare that forces an otherwise respectable woman to reckon with an indiscretion.

“It was almost like an embarrassment of riches,” said Below Deck executive producer Courtland Cox, of the chart-topping chaos in Croatia. “It’s amazing that this was all happening, but it’s also difficult to tell all of these stories in an interesting way within a limited amount of time per episode.” Some viewers complained that the season was starting off too smoothly, but Cox trusted the process and knew that such interesting cast members would yield climactic story lines. “With any great narrative structure, you want to have peaks and valleys that eventually crescendo into something interesting…. The yacht crashing, guests being crazy, and Jean-Luc [Cerza Lanaux] being worried about getting an STD, all that stuff is the seasoning.”

Ahead, Cox and Parsifal chief stew Daisy Kelliher take us behind the scenes of Monday’s bombshell episode to answer all of our burning questions—about everything from the crash to the onboard romances, including Dani’s pregnancy announcement.

Executive producer Cox was tucked away in a tiny control room on the Parsifal during both accidents, where he was able to watch what was happening from three different camera vantage points, and hear what was happening from the walkie-talkie dialogue on deck. Cox said that he knew that the Parsifal was going to hit the dock about five seconds before it happened—when first mate Gary King began calling out the shrinking measurements between the yacht and the dock, but the boat, because of the intense wind and swell, kept hurtling toward the dock at full speed. Because of a mechanical error that short-circuited the thrusters, Captain Glenn was not able to propel the vessel in the reverse direction.

As the ship sped toward the dock, the Below Deck producer juggled a contradictory range of concerns: the fear of a captive passenger aboard an out-of-control vessel; worry for his fellow shipmates; heartbreak for Captain Glenn, who was about to bite it in front of multiple cameras; and, conversely, the shark-like instincts of a reality-TV producer keen to capture the chaotic melee in all of its gruesome glory.

“The human part of me, my heart aches for Glenn,” Cox told Vanity Fair. Still, he continued, “My job is to capture what’s actually happening—so we told our camera operators, ‘Stay on Glenn.’ We don’t push right up in his face or get in his way, but the story in the moment was that Glenn hit the dock. How was he going to rectify the situation?”

In addition to seeing the crash, viewers also witness Captain Glenn’s spirit breaking close up—as the sweet Parsifal pilot realizes, in devastatingly real time, that he has not only incurred thousands of dollars in yacht damages, but has done so with a camera trained on him.

“I probably watched this episode 15 times in various incarnations, and every time I see Glenn’s face in the immediate aftermath of hitting that dock, I still get very emotional,” said Cox. “It’s a catastrophic moment for any yacht captain when you do damage to a boat. It’s the worst possible thing. And I also know that that’s compounded by a factor of a million because there are TV cameras on you.”

Cox has produced 16 seasons’ worth of Below Deck, and called the crash “the second-most intense moment ever on the series.” (The first-most intense was a near-death accident in 2018 during which deckhand Ashton Pienaar was pulled overboard after his ankle was caught in ropes.) “As a producer, it’s amazingly compelling. But as a person onboard, it’s terrifying…. But Glenn is a consummate professional. He didn’t try to deflect or make excuses or try to tap dance his way out of it. He went quickly into crisis mode, damage mode.”

Parsifal chief stew Daisy Kelliher said that watching the crash in the episode was worse than living it, “because I was downstairs when it happened. I have never seen a boat that crashed the dock or been in a boat that crashed the dock.”

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Speaking about Glenn, Kelliher said, “He was pretty upset at the time, but you quickly calm down. It was an accident, and the main thing is nobody got hurt. It’s like banging your car. You get the insurance sorted. You learn from it. And you move on.”

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How quickly did the episode’s events happen in real life?

The unfolded over the course of about 72 hours, according to Cox. “The boat hits the dock, it looks terrible, and Glenn’s like, ‘Well, the guests are getting here in four hours.’… The crew did a great job at kind of compartmentalizing, and putting the dock behind us as these charter guests come on. And the story becomes about J.L.’ s anxiety about the STD, and [chef] Natasha’s anxiety about these guests having crazy demands that are emotionally taxing on the heels of a traumatic event…. It’s exhausting for them.”

What did producers make of another unprecedented plot twist: J.L.’s on-camera concerns about a potential sexually transmitted disease?

This twist surprised even Cox. “I’m a fossil who grew up in the ’70s and ’80s,” said Cox. “What was going through my head was, ‘There’s a very easy way he could have prevented this—by using some kind of protection. If you roll the dice, you kinda gotta accept what happens to you. I’m not a heartless monster TV producer. I don’t want anyone to ever suffer or go through something they have an existential crisis over. In that moment, you’re hoping that it’s at least one of the lesser STDs that is easily treated.”

When did producers discover that Dani was pregnant? (The cast member revealed her pregnancy on Instagram last month.)

“Dani brought it to our attention when we were pretty far into the postproduction process,” said Cox. “Even once Dani found out, I think she kind of wanted to sit with [the news] herself. Then she let us know and said, ‘Hey, just so you know, I’m pregnant.’ We said, ‘Okay, great.’ I left that up to her and how much information she wanted to give us. My first reaction was, ‘That’s fantastic. Congratulations.’ Because she made it clear throughout the season that she wanted a family. The rest of that is for Dani to figure out.”

“I really don’t ask Dani much about it,” added Kelliher in a separate phone call. “I’m very aware that that she probably feels like she’s explaining herself to a lot of people. So I try and respect her privacy. We’ve spoken a little about it, but I figure the less I know the better.”

Do Daisy and Natasha eventually get to a place of mutual understanding and respect?

“I didn’t mind her,” said Kelliher. “On the show it looks like we hated each other. We were very civil with each other, and would laugh and sit with each other. It wasn’t constant arguing—that only came when it was time to serve meals…. At that stage, I had kind of given up, because I had tried everything. She didn’t want my help. She didn’t want to communicate with me…. I’m asking you if you’re serving five courses, you’re telling me no. I could stand here and keep arguing, but I wasn’t going to win in this.… We have a good relationship now. I have respect for her. But that [tension] never changes.”

What is Daisy’s read on the love triangle tensions between Gary, Sydney, and Alli?

“I wish I had been there for some of the conversations [between the three of them], because I don’t think they would have escalated as much,” said Kelliher. “I do think Sydney was pretty intense. I knew she was upset and understood why she was upset. If you’re a girl, it’s embarrassing if somebody chooses someone over you…. But some of the things she said were quite mean to Ali, and I didn’t really like that. If I had been there, that wouldn’t have happened because I wouldn’t have allowed it.”

“I’ve definitely seen love triangles. I’ve been involved in love triangles. This was intense because it escalated so quickly. I didn’t really get it. I guess maybe we’re all intense people—maybe that’s why you do a TV show about yachting. But I did find the whole thing a bit weird from all sides. I was like, ‘We’ve known each other [for] like three weeks…and don’t even know each others’ last names.’ Settle down.”

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Spoiler: it's not cheap.

The Parisall III on Below Deck Sailing costs a pretty hefty sum to charter.

Below Deck is all about the drama a ship's crew experiences while catering to the wealthy, and its spinoff Below Deck Sailing Yacht — now in its second season — is no different. As you'd expect, the cost to charter Below Deck Sailing Yacht 's Parsifall III is extravagant, and guests can get pretty demanding about getting their money's worth.

Unsurprisingly, the cost of a week-long vacation on the Parsifall III is pretty far out of the average consumer's price point. According to Charter World, Parsifall III costs between €195,000 to €225,000 a week to rent, which equals about $234,864 to $270,997 a week. For this hefty sum, guests gets five cabins, a drinking saloon and dining area, a jacuzzi, a swimming landing pad, and more. The ship itself can hold up to 12 guests and nine crew members, and in Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 2, it sails around Croatia.

As for the ship's specifications, the Parsifall III is a lavish 177-foot long sailing yacht made in 2005 by the renowned Italian shipyard Perini Navi, with French designer Remi Tessier designing the interior. As Adam Glick told E! New 's Pop of the Morning show in 2020, a large ship like Parsifall III can easily cost "30, 40, 50 million" to buy; the sails alone can cost $300,000 to replace.

Season 2 will likely explore the cost of repairing the ship, as a preview of Below Deck Sailing Yacht shows that the Parsifall III accidentally collides with a docking wall due to a "throttle malfunction," per E! News. "Hitting the dock like that can be a season-ending incident. It can be very serious," Captain Glenn Shepard said . He added that that's the first time he's ever crashed a boat, but it's "unfortunate that it happened" at all.

As for the yacht's name, it derives from the Arthurian knight Percival, who is most famous for being the hero who goes on a long-running journey for the Holy Grail — no doubt an analogy meant to make guests feel like traveling on Parsifall III will lead to the best experience money can buy.

Jenna MacGillivray serves guests on Below Deck Sailing Yacht.

"The [guest] requests get so bizarre," Glick told E! New s' Pop of the Morning. "For example, we might be brought a king-sized bag of Skittles and told that we're only allowed to put out the orange ones. So now you've got crew members wasting incredibly valuable time picking out orange Skittles." In Season 1, Chief Stewardess Jenna MacGillivray mentioned that some guests have even asked her to tuck them in.

" Below Deck makes great drama out of the nuances of the kind of 'interior' service labor often deemed too feminine (and boring) to anchor pop culture narratives: event planning, waitressing, laundering, and cooking," Pier Dominguez wrote for Buzzfeed. "In the age of millennial burnout — and especially for the channel’s younger-skewing audience — it’s easy to identify with performing work under constant pressure, hoping to reap rewards subject to the whims of the 1%."

This is most exemplified at the end of every Below Deck episode, when the crew gets together to assess performances and find out how much the guests tipped them. If they did well, the rewards can be tremendous: in Season 1, a satisfied customer tipped $20,000 to Captain Glenn Shepard and his crew.

This article was originally published on Feb. 10, 2020

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Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4: who's who in the new season

Meet the familiar and new faces aboard the Parsifal III this season.

The Parsifal III on Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4

It's time to set sail once again with Captain Glenn and the crew of the Parsifal III. Below Deck Sailing Yacht is back for season 4, setting sail from the stunning coves and marinas as Sardinia, Italy. 

There are plenty of familiar faces, including Captain Glenn, Daisy Kelliher, Gary King and Colin Macrae. The rest of the crew is made up of newcomers to the show and the franchise, and time will only tell whether they have what it takes to sail the seas aboard the Parsifal III.

Thanks to Bravo, we have biographies for the returning and new members of Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4. 

Captain Glenn Shephard

Captain Glenn Shephard in Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4

Captain Glenn returns for his fourth season on Below Deck Sailing Yacht . 

"Originally from Montreal, Capt. Glenn’s life has always been dictated by the need to see the world. Early on in his travels, he was invited onboard a 50-foot classic sailboat to work as a deckhand and was immediately hooked and has never looked back. With over 22 years in the industry and 13 years as the Captain on Parsifal III, Glenn has hosted hundreds of high-end guests over many busy charter seasons. Glenn knows how to keep his cool while catering to the uber elite. This laid-back Captain is calm until his limits are pushed. Don’t mess with Capt. Glenn!"

Daisy Kelliher, Chief Stewardess

Daisy Kelliher in Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4

"Returning chief stew Daisy Kelliher is considered a yachting legacy. Her grandfather was an Olympic sailor for Ireland in 1964, and her parents – and many aunts and uncles – were yachties. Daisy has a lot to live up to when she returns to Parsifal III after a successful last two seasons and can always be counted on to give you a piece of her mind and let her hair down to have a good time."

Gary King, First Mate

Gary King in Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4

"Having captained smaller boats and run the deck on several busy super yachts, Gary’s 13 years of experience is apparent in the way he runs his deck team. On one hand, he rules his department with an iron fist but on the other hand, he is never the type to leave a party first. He brims with mischievous charm but his flirtation gets him in hot water on and off deck."

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Colin Macrae, Chief Engineer

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Longtime sailor Colin MacRae worked as a Chief Engineer on super yachts for 15 years before joining Parsifal III for his third season. With a big heart and an impish smile, Colin is more than happy to lend a hand anywhere that he might be needed. However, when Colin’s kindness gets mistaken for weakness, fireworks fly.

Chef Ileisha Dell

Chef Ileisha Dell in Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4

Ched Ileisha Dell joins the Parsifal III for her first season. 

"With over 17 years of culinary experience, Chef Ileisha has been living her dream as a yacht chef since 2014, merging her passion of cooking, traveling the world and working and living on the water. Originally from a small beach town on the east coast of Australia, she worked her way into some of Sydney’s most prestigious kitchens as a pastry chef. Chef Ileisha has taken many leaps in her career, working as a prep chef for Matt Moran for his cooking show, working as a private chef for one of Sydney’s most famous households and accompanying another family on their yachts across the Mediterranean for two years. To stay in tune with her creativity, Chef Ileisha also loves photography, film, interior design, yoga and scouting for vintage glassware."

Mads Herrera, Stewardess

Mads Herrera in Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4

"Born and raised in South Florida, Mads spent much of her time in the water and on yachts, so it was only natural she ended up in the maritime industry. With two years of experience, Mads has worked on day charters and boat deliveries and is eager for the new challenges of working on a charter yacht. A true adventurer, Mads lives life in the fast line traveling the world, riding dirt bikes and sky diving."

Alex Propson, Deckhand

Alex Propson in Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4

"Originally from Wisconsin, Alex got his jumpstart in yachting while networking in Los Angeles. He moved to South Florida and kept up his career as a deckhand since achieving his captain’s license. The career change was influenced by the pandemic after spending eight years in sales. You can always find Alex staying active whether practicing yoga, playing basketball or diving in top destinations around the world."

Chase Lemacks, Deckhand

Chase Lemacks in Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4

"A southern gentleman from South Carolina, Chase knows how to turn on the charm for the demanding guests this season. Chase originally joined the world of yachting with the dream of one day sailing around the world running charters on a sailboat of his own. Having solely worked on large motor yachts since 2019, it was an exciting challenge and welcome change of pace to come on board a sailing vessel. When he’s not on deck, he loves to get his hands dirty backpacking, hunting and fixing up old homes."

Lucy Edmonds, Stewardess

Lucy Edmonds in Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4

"Originally from Wales, Lucy shines with a bubbly personality and enthusiasm that makes her the perfect fit for the interior team. After feeling stuck at university during the pandemic, Lucy, who has a wide breadth of experience in the hospitality world, set sail and joined the yachting industry. Before getting her start in the Mediterranean, she worked at high-end restaurants and became a club VIP manager at only 19 years old. When she’s not chartering across the globe, Lucy enjoys a more laid-back lifestyle of playing sports and watching rugby."

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 airs Mondays at 8 pm ET/PT on Bravo. 

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Below Deck Sailing Yacht returns for second season with 54m 'Parsifal III'

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By Katie Scott   25 January 2021

Premiering on 1 March 2021, season two of Below Deck Sailing Yacht follows ' Parsifal III ' and her crew as she cruises along the iconic coast of Croatia.

Making its return after a successful inaugural season traveling around the Greek Island of Corfu , viewers will get to witness the beautiful Croatian coast that spans 3,600 miles and features 718 islands.

As a spin-off from the popular series Below Deck, Below Deck Sailing Yacht follows the lives of the crew on board a luxury charter yacht as they embark on an eight-week charter season.

Exterior dining area onboard Parsifal III

Yacht owner Vibe-Petersen was originally approached about the show in 2018 when it appeared the 54m (177ft) Perini Navi sailing yacht was the perfect match for the proposed spin-off to the popular sister show Below Deck. 

Hitting the waters for the first time in 2005, 'Parsifal III' has enjoyed multiple award wins in her time, winning Best Interior Design and Sailing Yacht Of The Year at the World Yacht Trophies in 2006.

When asked about changing the name of the yacht for the show, Vibe-Petersen stood his ground saying 'it's free advertising'. He continued by saying 'the name of the yacht will come to people’s minds, especially to someone who has never chartered a yacht before. They will see that name and know the boat from the show.' 

New faces of season two

Familiar face Captain Glenn Shephard returns to the helm for season two, but with a brand new crew joining him.

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Saying he's 'looking forward to a great season', Shephard is going to be joined by chef Natasha De Bourg, chief stew Daisy Kelliher, chief engineer Colin Macrae, first mate Gary King, second stew Dani Soares, third stew Alli Dore, deckhand Sydney Zaruba, and deckhand Jean-Luc Cerza Lanaux.

Suggesting a few fireworks not necessarily in the sky, Bravo indicate an exciting season where social distancing means the crew spend a lot more time in close proximity together. 

A quick preview of the season trailer also reveals that Captain Glenn Shephard is seen at his angriest so far. Viewers will find out what triggers the fury when the season goes live in March.

Onboard Parsifal III

Main salon onboard Parsifal III, central curved sofas facing each other around a coffee table with windows across both sides

Striking to say the least, the latest addition to Below Deck yachts Parsifal III launched as one of the fastest Perini Navi models of her time and won multiple awards.

Boasting a maximum speed of 18 knots, she underwent a refit in 2012 and showcases timeless interiors by designer Remi Tessier.

Interior dining layout onboard Parsifal III, long table adjoined by staircase and wet bar, facing wide reaching windows

Featuring an aluminium hull and superstructure, she is a fast and lightweight sailing yacht with accommodation for up to 14 guests in a six-cabin layout. Cabins on board comprise of an Owner's cabin, three doubles and two twins, plus berths for up to nine crew.

Some of her key features include an on-deck Jacuzzi, spacious sun pads and an exterior wet bar.

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Overview of Hvar, Croatia. Elevated view looking out over rooftops towarda sea and archipelago.

Tucked away as a hidden gem behind Italy, Croatia is a Mediterranean destination with boundless amounts of history, culture and beauty on offer.

Featuring hundreds of unspoilt islands in the Adriatic, it's easy to find your own piece of paradise for the day while enjoying the charter experience. Island hopping along the Dalmation Coast there's UNESCO sites to see at Dubrovnik and plenty of familiar backdrops from the popular TV show Game Of Thrones.

If you want to see the iconic location of Croatia for yourself, view and compare the complete list of available Croatia yacht charters . 

To find out more about chartering Parsifal III contact your preferred yacht charter broker today.

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  • Episode aired Jun 14, 2021

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A charter group of super-yachties arrives, and the Parsifal crew is anxious about being judged by their peers. But as the guests get boozed up, the Parsifal crew contemplates getting down, a... Read all A charter group of super-yachties arrives, and the Parsifal crew is anxious about being judged by their peers. But as the guests get boozed up, the Parsifal crew contemplates getting down, and Captain Glenn keeps a worried eye on his party-hardy team. After the charter, the final... Read all A charter group of super-yachties arrives, and the Parsifal crew is anxious about being judged by their peers. But as the guests get boozed up, the Parsifal crew contemplates getting down, and Captain Glenn keeps a worried eye on his party-hardy team. After the charter, the final night out takes place at a picturesque castle, where Daisy reveals a secret that sets fir... Read all

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'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' Part 1 of the Season 4 Reunion Dives Into Parsifal III Breakdowns, Gary a

Part 1 of the Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4 reunion didn’t uncover why chief engineer Colin MacRae had a lot of “explaining” to do , but the crew did get into Gary King and Mads Herrera’s boatmance. Plus, chief stew Daisy Kelliher and Captain Glenn Shephard’s rocky season working together.

During the reunion, Kelliher admitted she needs either no comment or reinforcement. “I think starting with a positive,” she said. “Also, for me, the feedback felt very minuscule.”

Shephard said Kelliher works very hard, but he wanted to find a way to make sure a stew was available to the guests more often. “It doesn’t mean that I’m not happy overall,” he said. “I love working with Daisy.”

She also said she turned down her radio when they were docking the boat, which was when the guest was injured.

‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht’ part 1 addresses Parsifal III’s issues

Shephard addressed the issues Parsifal III experienced, revealing that the sailing yacht undergoes regular maintenance checks. MacRae had performed the most recent check and he admitted he thought the season was definitely over before that first charter.

MacRae also reflected on the smoke situation in the engine room and said he was annoyed that King rushed in. “The engine room is my department,” he explained. “I’ve known about this issue for days. I was monitoring it, I was right there in the control room.

“And he just came down in a bit of a panic,” MacRae recalled. “And pushed one of the cameramen away. Just a bit too frantic in my space.”

King said he was just responding to what appeared to be an emergency situation. “So you just wanna watch a fire burn on a boat,” he snarked back.

Chef Illesha reveals what was the toughest part of the season

Chef Ilesha Dell said the toughest part of the season was when she burned her thumb. “And then everything was tough after that,” she said. She also addressed the timing issues she encountered early in the season.

“I was definitely not quick enough on the turnover,” she admitted. “But also getting to understand the way that it works when there’s cameras involved. The plate literally wants to be ready and going out as the next course is coming in. And I didn’t quite understand that. And it took time for me to adjust and try and get better at that.”

MacRae also regretted telling Dell that last season’s chef Marcos Spaziani was on another level. “That’s never a nice thing to hear,” he said.

Gary King revisits his relationship with the ‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht’ deck team

King and his deckhands, Chase Lemacks and Alex Propson finally aired out some of their tension on the Below Deck Sailing Yacht part 1 reunion. King believes he butted heads with Lemacks because of a personality conflict. But he said Lemacks is a hard worker and he enjoyed working with him.

Propson was a different story. “I thought Chase gave 150% every day, every minute he was awake,” Kin said. “Alex was quite happy to be there and get along with it. And I feel like Chase had to pick up a lot of slack.”

And while Propson agreed that Lemacks was a great worker he shaded King by saying he learned more from Lemacks than “anyone else” this season.

The ‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht’ Part 1 reunion addresses Mads and Gary’s boatmance

Deck talk moved onto hookup talk, especially between Herrera and King. Herrera said she was a “detached” type of a person so she really didn’t “fall” for King. But King said, “It was strange how she would come into my bed every night and have sex with me.”

Herrera laughed. “I was into you Mads,” King said in response. “But I remember a few times I went to bed and came and climbed into my bed.”

The Below Deck Sailing Yacht reunion part 1 ended by setting up what could be an explosive part 2. Reunion host Andy Cohen asked MacRae was it was like being the MVP of the season because he managed to get the boat running when the engine gave out.

“Going through that was absolutely horrible at the time, but yeah it makes me look OK this season, I guess,” MacRae said. Meanwhile, cameras capture Kelliher rolling her eyes.

Previews teased that Below Deck Sailing Yacht fans will finally learn what happened between Kelliher and MacRae after the season ended.

Part 2 of the Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4 reunion airs on Tuesday, July 18 at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.

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What is the ‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht’ season 5 release date?

Francisca Santos

In 2013, we were all gifted a new reality show to binge and enjoy: Below Deck . After 11 years, the show is still going as strong as ever due to its unique premise. However, in 2020, we received a shiny brand-new toy to idle time away: Below Deck Sailing Yacht .

The Below Deck spinoff reality series meets the crew members of Parsifal III , a luxury yacht sailing the Mediterranean, as they strive to provide elite customers with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. At this point, we’ve already been gifted four total seasons o f Below Deck Sailing Yacht , but the wait for a new season feels as though it’s been a lifetime . With that said, here is everything we know about the upcoming season, and when exactly this yacht is going to set sail.

When is Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 releasing?

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For quite some time, fans believed the new season would debut on Bravo between February and March; however, it seems we might have to wait until late spring or early summer for Below Deck Sailing Yach t’s season 5. This information arose in the comment section of an Instagram post by Captain Glenn himself.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Captain Glenn Shephard (@capt_glennshephard)

The captain ended all speculation when he responded to a fan asking, “When is the Parsifal due for departure!?” to which Captain Glenn replied, “Not until late spring [or] early summer.” At this point, neither Bravo nor any other crew members have addressed the exact release date, so the release windows remains speculative. But thanks to Captain Glenn, at least we now have confirmation that a whole new season is on its way very soon, prompting us to clear our calendars in advance.

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Ileisha Dell Is Below Deck Sailing Yachts Newest Chef

'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' has multiple new employees coming to the Parsifall III in Season 4. Meet the show's new chef, Ileisha Dell!

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The new season also introduces us to several new yacht team members , including a new chef named Ileisha Dell. Ileisha has tons of experience and, as she explained in the Season 4 trailer , is a “perfectionist when it comes to cooking.” See what else we found out about Ileisha from Below Deck Sailing Yacht.

Ileisha Dell had over a decade of culinary experience before ‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht.’

Below Deck Sailing Yacht is Ileisha’s first time on reality TV. However, the Byron Bay, Australia, native, knows what she’s doing in the kitchen. Before joining Below Deck, Ileisha had 17 years of culinary experience behind her, as her show bio states she has worked in “Sydney’s most prestigious kitchens as a pastry chef.”

Ileisha also collaborated with famous Australian chef Matt Moran to cook on one of his many TV shows.

Eventually, Ileisha moved to Los Angeles, her current home base. In 2014, after years of being in kitchens on land, she moved into her dream position as a yacht chef, which she told Bravo gave her a chance to merge “her passion of cooking, traveling the world and working and living on the water.”

Even when Ileisha isn’t working in the water, those who stumble across the chef’s Instagram will see the 30-something artist has a strong affinity for the water . In addition to swimming or frolicking in the ocean, Ileisha enjoys stimulating activities that help her “stay in tune with her creativity,” like “photography, film, interior design, yoga, and scouting for vintage glassware.”

Is ‘Below Deck’ newbie Ileisha Dell dating anyone?

While Ileisha undoubtedly takes her work seriously, she does have some personal time when she can. However, does the Below Deck Sailing Yacht newcomer’s adventures include a special someone?

Based on her Instagram page, it looks like Ileisha isn't in a relationship.

The reality star’s social media mainly includes pictures of her alone or with her family, co-workers, and friends.

She has a 2018 photo of her and a potential romantic partner posing together in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. But it's unclear who the mystery man actually is, or if they were or are still together.

If Ileisha is single, Parsifal III is the place to be. The yacht has had several love triangles and hookups, and it looks like Season 4 will have more of the same!

Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4 premieres on Monday, April 10, 2023, at 8 p.m. EST on Bravo.

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What happened to Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5? Here’s what we know

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What happened to Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5? That’s the question on fans’ minds after it was revealed Below Deck Med Season 9 will air following Below Deck Season 11.

Ever since Below Deck Sailing Yacht premiered on Bravo, it has followed the OG show.

That’s the way it’s been for the past four years, except for last year when Below Deck Down Under Season 2 aired after Below Deck Sailing Yacht.

So why all of a sudden is there a switch in the schedule, especially since Below Deck Med Season 8 just ended in January?

Let’s take a look at what we know.

What happened to Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5?

The reason for the change-up likely has to do with the sexual misconduct allegations that came out against Gary King after Season 5 of Below Deck Sailing Yacht was filmed.

Leaked photos revealed that Daisy Kelliher and Gary were back for another stint aboard Parsifal III with Captain Glenn. The two of them returning was music to fans’ ears as they helped make Below Deck Sailing Yacht a huge success with Colin MacRae.

However, a couple of weeks later, news broke that a member of the production team came out via Rolling Stone to accuse Gary of unwanted sexual advances and harassment. Gary was soon removed from the BravoCon 2023 list, making clear Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 could be in trouble.

Unlike when Peter Hunziker was fired by Bravo for a racist post and then edited out of the season, Gary has not been fired from the show. Plus, editing Gary out really wouldn’t be an option because he plays such a pivotal role and makes a good story even if fans don’t like him.

All of this means that what would have been Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 could be scrapped. Should that be the case, a new season of the sailing show won’t air for a long time.

Then again, maybe the powers that be are still trying to figure out how to save the season with Gary, and they just need more time.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht fans share thoughts on schedule change

A Reddit thread devoted to the Below Deck Med and Below Deck Sailing Yacht swap had fans buzzing.

“I would absolutely be okay with a delay if it means not having to watch Gary. I’m not sure I’ll even watch if he’s on it, especially since Colin isn’t. And Glenn the enabler has went from being best captain to #3 now…,” wrote one user.

Another admitted to liking the sailing show with Daisy but could do without Gary and would be fine if Season 5 never aired.

“AS IT SHOULD BE. Bravo needs to learn- you hire racists, you hire sexual abusers, you’re going to lose money. The end.” was another remark.

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A different user doesn’t think the season will air and noticed Daisy switched her Instagram bio, so that may be a clue that Season 5 will never see the light of day. There was also speculation that Below Deck spin-offs will soon be combined for money reasons.

“That is a possibility or they’re still editing the heck out of it to reduce his role as much as possible but that has got to be a monumental task. I doubt they’d scrub an entire season but maybe more things have come out behind the scenes we’re unaware of and they have to do what they have to do especially with all the negative publicity they’re getting with Andy Cohen lately.” declared another user.

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Along with Below Deck Sailing Yacht being pushed back, Below Deck Down Under fate seems to be up in the air. As Monsters and Critics previously reported, Captain Jason Chambers asked for fans’ help with Season 3.

Be sure to keep checking back for more news on th e Below Deck franchise.

Below Deck Med Season 9 premieres on Monday, June 3 at 9/8c on Bravo. Below Deck Sailing Yacht is currently on hiatus on Bravo.

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Captain Glenn Below Deck Age: How Old Is the Sailing Yacht Star?

Captain Glenn Shephard is one of the most popular and experienced crew members on Below Deck Sailing Yacht, a reality TV show that follows the lives of yachties working on a luxury sailing vessel. But how old is the captain of the Parsifal III, and what is his background? Here are some facts you may not know about Captain Glenn below deck age and career.

A Seasoned Sailor from Canada

According to The Famous Info, Captain Glenn was born in Montreal, Canada, on July 15, 1961. That makes him 62 years old as of 2024. He grew up with a passion for traveling and exploring the world, which led him to pursue a career in yachting. He started as a deckhand on a 50-foot sailboat and quickly fell in love with sailing. He has been in the industry for almost 20 years and has been the captain of the Parsifal III for 10 years.

A Calm and Empowering Leader

Captain Glenn is known for his calm and cool demeanor, as well as his ability to empower his crew to take charge and make decisions. He is not a micromanager and likes to give his staff the freedom to do their jobs. He is also very flexible and adaptable, as he can handle any challenges or changes that may arise during a charter season. He is always ready to pitch in when needed and to cater to the needs and preferences of the high-end guests.

A Fan Favorite on Below Deck Sailing Yacht

Captain Glenn joined the cast of Below Deck Sailing Yacht in 2020, when the show premiered as the second spin-off of Below Deck, a series aired on Bravo. He has been the captain of the sailing yacht in all three seasons of the show, which showcases the drama and romance that happen among the crew and the guests on board. Captain Glenn has won the hearts of many fans with his professionalism, charisma, and humor. He is also very active on social media, where he shares his insights and experiences from the show and his personal life.

Captain Glenn Shephard is a 62-year-old Canadian sailor who is the captain of the Parsifal III on Below Deck Sailing Yacht. He is a seasoned and respected leader who has a lot of knowledge and skills in sailing and yachting. He is also a fan favorite on the reality TV show, where he displays his personality and charm. Captain Glenn below deck age is not a hindrance, but a testament to his passion and dedication to his career and lifestyle.

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This Issue Almost Ended Parsifal III’s Charter Season Before It Began

Find out why one deckhand called the problem a “blessing in disguise.”

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On the April 10 premiere of  Below Deck Sailing Yacht  Season 4, Parsifal III  (metaphorically!) hit troubled waters.

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After Captain Glenn Shephard , returners Daisy Kelliher and Colin MacRae  ( Gary King missed the first day due to COVID), and new additions Ileisha Dell , Lucy Edmunds , Alex Propson , Chase Lemacks , and Mads Herrera  made it on board the vessel, they learned there was a serious mechanical issue.

The discovery came when engineer Colin tried to start the boat’s engine and it wouldn’t turn on. While Captain Glenn said the engine had been operating well when  Parsifal III  completed an Atlantic crossing ahead of the charter season, something went wrong afterward.

“This is probably the worst news I could receive right now,” Captain Glenn ominously said in an interview during the episode. “We need the motor because you can’t sail the boat off the dock. I mean, people are chartering a boat not to sit on the dock — it’s not a hotel. They want to go somewhere. If we can’t start the engine, we’re f--ked.”

After looking into the issue, Colin delivered some bad news to deckhands Chase and Alex.  

“Oh no,” Colin responded when Chase asked if the boat would be able to move off the dock during the first day of the guests’ charter. “Tomorrow we’re not moving.” 

Meet the Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4 Crew Joining Captain Glenn on Parsifal III

Captain Glenn later told the rest of the crew members what happened and how the group would have to work hard to make sure the guests still had a good time despite the unfortunate circumstances.

“We have an issue with the main engine,” he explained. “We’re not getting off the dock tomorrow, so we’re going to have to keep these guys entertained.”

While the interior crew members were more than bummed out about the engine issue since it meant the food and service would have to be impeccable for the guests, the deck team felt a sense of relief. 

“I’m devastated that we can’t move, but it’s kind of a blessing in disguise,” deckhand Chase said. “We don’t have a first mate around to show us how to get on and off the dock. All the deck team has to do on this charter is keep the boat clean and distract the guests with a little bit of a good time.”

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Once the guests arrived, they were disappointed to learn that their dream of going on a sailing vacation wasn’t coming true. “Glenn, you’re breaking our heart,” one guest said, though Daisy had a scheme to keep them entertained.

“The current plan is to keep their glasses topped up, their stomachs full, and their memories short,” Daisy said. 

As she got to work executing her plan, experts arrived to evaluate the engine issue. They discovered that salt water had flooded the engine and it needed to be rebuilt, which would take a “long, long time.” 

“If it’s gonna take 15 days, our season is finito,” Captain Glenn said. “We’re done.”

Will Parsifal III  ever get to leave the dock? Keep tuning in to Below Deck Sailing Yacht to find out.

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Captain Glenn Shephard raids a guests cabin in intense Below Deck Sailing Yacht preview clip

Captain Glenn Shephard is forced to raid a guest’s cabin in an intense Below Deck Sailing Yacht preview clip from the next episode.

Viewers were left with a dramatic cliffhanger last week.

Captain Glenn was getting ready to have a one on one chat with the primary, Nicole Gary after it was brought to his attention her guest Billy might have drugs on board.

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Chief stew Jenna MacGillivray and deckhand Chris Miller both believe charter guest, Billy was on cocaine. A late-night dinner, thanks to Nicole taking hours to get ready, is where Jenna first noticed something was off with Billy.

She then said something to Chris, who shared his observations.

The other guests were also questioning if Billy was okay. Not only was he in the bathroom for a while, but one of the ladies commented his eyes were about to roll back in his head.

Despite making the accusations to each other at night, Jenna waited to bring the issue to Captain Glenn until the following day. Once he finished interviewing his crew, Captain Glenn shared it was time to talk to Nicole.

Charter guests bringing drugs onboard are forbidden. Fans of Below Deck know Captain Lee Rosbach also had a drug scandal during Season 1 of the hit Bravo show.

What the preview clip reveals

The Below Deck Sailing Yacht preview clip reveals Captain Glenn, Nicole, Billy, and second stew Madison Stalker in Billy’s cabin.

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Captain Glenn and Billy have an awkward exchange regarding anything that Billy doesn’t want the captain to find. Billy is cooperating, but he is very arrogant during the search.

He insists he doesn’t have anything to hide as various clips show the captain searching his cabin.

Madison calls the search awkward. Nicole meanwhile is not overly thrilled with the situation. Madison tries to tell her that everything will be okay, but Nicole is not convinced as the footage fades to black.

Fans are going to have to wait until the new episode to see if the captain finds drugs or not. Even if Captain Glenn Shephard doesn’t find drugs in Billy’s room, the search will negatively impact the rest of the charter.

If there are no drugs, the guests will be upset at the search and suggestion an illegal substance was brought onboard. If drugs are found, the charter will be much shorter than the guests expected.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht airs Mondays at 9/8c on Bravo.

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