Overview
- Nathan Gallagher, in his first season as bosun, urged removing both Christian Trimino and Tessa Budd due to operational concerns.
- Recent incidents referenced on the show included a guest drifting off on an eFoil and a separate night swim slip into the sea.
- Christian called the decision disappointing and acknowledged safety issues, accepting the dismissal on-camera.
- Tessa blasted the move in a confessional, cursing Captain Sandy and criticizing Nathan’s leadership after being let go.
- Joe Bradley returned to the deck team as the immediate replacement, with Victoria SanJuan temporarily splitting interior and deck duties as the search for another hire continues.