Gael Cameron’s lack of confidence is holding him back

Below deck, the Mediterranean Sea Deckhand Gael Cameron’s self-doubt may be holding him back from reaching his full potential. Gael made waves as the only female member of the deck crew in Mustique. She cited her competitive upbringing with her older brother as the reason it was easy for her to work in a male-dominated role. Gael started season 9 with a strong sense of confidence, but as the season progressed, cracks began to appear in Gael’s confidence.

Crew Below deck, the Mediterranean Sea season 9 has met with deserved criticism. Chef Johnathan Shillingford’s incredible dishes were the first source of Captain Sandy Yawn’s frustration. Judges Bri Muller and Elena Dubaich were hampered by a personal feud, while Bosu’s Iain Maclean failed to get the deck team under control. Sandy has expressed her disappointment with the crew, although she has yet to fire anyone. Meanwhile, Gael attracted the attention of several male crew members, notably Nathan Gallagher, but she focused on saving her relationship with her boyfriend back home.

Gael Showed Her Anxiety After Making A Mistake On Deck

His nervousness revealed a different side of his personality

Gael is a capable member of the Mustique crew, especially compared to the rest of his team. However, he made his first big mistake when he filled the hot tub for a guest. Gael left the hot tub valve open, causing the entire ship to run out of hot water. When Sandy confronted the deck crew members, Nathan quickly took charge and tried to protect Gael’s reputation. However, Gael knew he had to admit his mistake.

When Gael approached Sandy, his behavior was startling. Gael was shaking and stammering as he admitted he was responsible for leaving the hot tub valve open. Sandy noticed Gael’s nervousness and assured Gael that she had no problem. Gael’s honesty is admirable, but this interaction with the captain was the first sign that Gael isn’t always as confident as he seems.

Gael doubted his boating skills

He admitted his inexperience when he was tasked with driving

Due to strong winds, Mustique had to stay at anchor at sea while guests and food arrived. Gael’s insecurities were revealed when he was asked to drive a beach boat to shore to retrieve supplies. He admitted to being intimidated by his inexperience at driving tenders, a skill required of deckhands. This suggests that Gael’s anxiety may have prevented him from gaining the experience needed to advance his career.

Gael was nervous as he drove, and he was equally excited when he successfully docked the bid. This gives insight into Gael’s career development, as his usual confidence is likely due to having faced nerve-wracking experiences in the past. He commented that “life is about small wins,” and she allows herself to celebrate as she faces her fears. Gael has proven to be a talented deckhand, but he would be even more successful in his career if he didn’t let fear get in his way from the start.

Gael’s lack of confidence can also affect his romantic relationships

She recently broke up with her boyfriend

While he’s on Bravo‘s Below deck the Mediterranean Sea, Gael’s talent on deck has often been overshadowed by his love life. Gael disappointed his fellow crew members when he announced that they were in a relationship when they met. However, that didn’t stop her from almost hooking up with Nathan. As Gael focused on her work, her relationship with her boyfriend suffered. They broke up after she accused him of not paying enough attention to her.

Gael was devastated and said he did everything he could to save their relationship. She talked to her boyfriend every day, despite working long hours in grueling conditions. It looks like their breakup was for the best. Gael had to constantly reassure her boyfriend of her love for him, and because of her mistrust, she didn’t see the unhealthy dynamic that was emerging.

Now that Gael is no longer taken, she is still slow to dive into romance with Nathan. Although he is wise to exercise caution, it is questionable whether self-doubt will prevent him from achieving his desires. Nathan has repeatedly shown his interest in Gael, but she still seems hesitant. Gael should allow herself a romance with Nathan if she wants to.

Gael slowly learns to trust himself

Gael builds confidence by facing his fears

Despite often letting anxiety and hesitation get the best of him, Gael strives to improve his confidence. He has been forced to step up when Iain’s poor management leaves the deck crew to fend for themselves. Gael sees his confidence grow as he learns to act on the inside, even if it means going against Iain. He admitted that he can do his job well and he just needs to trust himself.

Gael has proven to be one of the best crew members Below deck, the Mediterranean Sea season 9. His ability to overcome anxiety is essential to achieving his goals and rising in the sailing world. As Gael continues to face his fears and build confidence in himself, he achieves success in his career and love life.

Below deck, the Mediterranean Sea airs Mondays at 9:00 PM EDT on Bravo, then airs the following day on Peacock.

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