Captain Jason Chambers will go down with the ship even in the most difficult situations. In 2019, the “Below Deck Down Under” star was involved in a yacht crash in Queensland, Australia, the Daily Mail notes. A video shared on Facebook by a nearby restaurant, Prawn Star, showed the massive yacht heading straight for the marina, hitting a ramp along the way. The yacht had suffered a mechanical issue, but luckily, Chambers knew what to do to have the least amount of damage.
The reality star revealed to 7 News his strategy after discovering the mechanical issue. He shared, “We took control in the wheelhouse to see if it was a technical fault on the controls. It was still going ahead, so we did what we’re trained to in collisions. We shut down all engines, dropped an anchor, and thank God we selected a nice spot where there was no personnel.”
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The captain was able to avoid the restaurant nearby, but that didn’t make the experience any less scary for patrons. Kay Green, Prawn Stars business manager, recounted her experience with ABC News, sharing, “It was scary, people were screaming and very frightened. But no one was hurt, and that’s the most important thing.” While the situation was unlucky, the crew and everyone near the crash were fortunate that Chambers was on board and knew exactly what to do.
