It hasnt always been smooth sailing, butBelow Decks Kate Chastain has always weathered the storm.
How was the last charter?
I actually really loved guests that we had.
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What happened with Emily and Sierra at the end of the season?
The interior got a little dysfunctional.
I take partial responsibility.
I think that Sierra had a lot of stress and drama going on between other crew members as well.
I didnt spend a lot of time in the crew mess.
You had some issues with the deck crew, specifically Nico and Lauren.
Were you aware of what they were saying?
Youve been watching the season as it airs.
Has Nico and Laurens continued commentary surprised you?
Talk us through that last night out because so much happened.
We were all just kind of trying to relax after a long season.
Everything caught me off guard.
I offered him a drink.
I kind of was like, Well, at least you could have not had my champagne.
Did Ben catch you off-guard because you both seemed to have made amends on the boat ride over?
I was completely caught off-guard by his aggressive statement.
I thought work was over and it was an unnecessary comment.
I thought maybe it had something to do with Emily and their relationship.
I had always been supportive of that.
I definitely think Emily was distracted.
I think Ben was distracted.
Ive dated people on yachts before so I know how it is.
Maybe because I recognize the signs, I was a little more aware of it than they were.
Do you think Emily was trying to stay out of your issues with Ben?
Where do you stand with Ben now?
Ben has come to my hometown and visited a few times.
He brought a couple of different girls up each time and Emily has come with him.
Its unfortunate that our friendship had to take this route, but its up to him.
You know, people change.
How did you feel about the charter season overall?
I think we had one of the best crews weve had in a long time.
I think Kelly had some hiccups, but I think he did a wonderful job.
I think he [brings] a really wholesome and endearing quality to the crew.
I think Lauren was just led astray by Nico.
I think Nico is acting like the young, 22-year-old that he is.
I think Emily has good potential, but maybe she put the horse before the cart a little bit.
I think Sierra is gorgeous and we really got along, but maybe yachting is not for her.
