Sandy Yawn

With over three decades of yachting experience behind her, Captain Sandy Yawn is best known saving the lives on board a vessel during a fire in the pirate infested waters of the Red Sea, as well as commanding the crew aboard a 60 meter mega yacht on the BravoTV series Below Deck: Mediterranean. She is available for bookings as a celebrity speaker for exclusive private events, significant public speaking opportunities, and virtual appearances worldwide.

A Florida native, Yawn is among some of the most respected people in her industry, owing much of her success to being one of the only accomplished female captains in an extremely male dominated space. One of Sandy’s most notable characteristics she displays is bravery, which is easily seen through her actions off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea. As such, she’s the ideal keynote speaker for events regarding boating, perseverance, women in leadership, travel, ocean life, and more.

Sandy Yawn’s public speaking style is often described as courageous and inspiring, offering sage advice on breaking barriers and never taking no for an answer.

Past Speeches & Seminars

• Navigating Troubled Waters in Changing Times: Servant Leadership Lessons
• Charting Your Own Course—Despite The Obstacles
• Port Of Call: Teamwork Lessons From The High Seas

Recent Speaking Engagements

• Keynote At The 2018 Golden Door Speaker Series
• 2022 Lead-Her-Ship Motivational Speaking Tour
• Guest Panel Speaker At BravoCon
• Ritz Carlton
• Telecom Consulting Group
• Shell Oil
• Texas City Management Association
• Douglas Elliman Leadership Team
• Laboratory Products Association
• Capital One Services
• EMCEE for Comcast
• Presidents Award Gala

Types Of Events

• In-Person Conferences & Summits
• Commencement Speeches
• Keynote Speeches
• Motivational Speeches
• Panel Events + Q&As
• Podcast Guest-Hosting
• Corporate Events
• Private Parties
• Virtual Events
• Fundraisers
• Social Media Campaigns
• Fairs & Festivals
• Trade Shows

Frequently Covered Topics

Boating, Bravery, Breaking Barriers, Customer Service, Deejaying, Diversity, Hospitality, Inclusion, Inspiration, Leadership, LGBTQIA+, Management, Marine Life, Maritime Skills, Mental Health, Music, Oceans, Overcoming Obstacles, Performing Arts, Pirates & Safety, Sailing, Service, Social Media, Success, Travel, Wellness, Women In Leadership, World Cultures, Yachts

Booking Details

Travels From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

Speaking Fee: $48,000+

Pricing and availability will vary depending on the size of your event.

At Celebrity Speaker’s Bureau, we’ll work with Sandy Yawn’s agent for you and negotiate a deal—contact us today to get started.

Examples and Media:

‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ Capt. Sandy Yawn inspires, entertains at Women in Conversation (pressdemocrat.com)