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ML: Can you tell us about some of the behind-the-scenes challenges or situations you faced while making the new season? Anything that might surprise us? Daisy Kelliher: I think the biggest challenge was provisioning. Canouan is very remote and exclusive. I have always filmed in Europe, so if we needed something it was relatively easy to get. In Canouan, we did not have that luxury! So making sure we had everything the guests required or expected was a challenge and was often quite stressful. It definitely added to the pressure of the season. ML: Your years of personal and professional yachting clearly prepared you for Below Deck Down Under, but is there anything about the realities of life at sea that viewers don’t always see on screen? Daisy Kelliher: It is really tough being so far removed from friends and family and missing big milestones. Life goes on without you, so sometimes when you come back you can feel a bit displaced. It’s like when you are out yachting you are missing out on the real world, and when you come back you expect to fit back in where you left off, but that isn’t always the case. That can definitely be a challenge that not everyone sees. ML: As your audience continues to grow, how do you balance staying authentic with the expectations that come with being a more recognizable public figure? Daisy Kelliher: I think my personality is too strong for me to be anything but myself! I am also very lucky to have friends who keep me grounded and call me out. I think it’s so important to keep people like that in your life who can be honest with you. I feel so lucky to be experiencing everything that I am right now, but I am taking none of it for granted. I don’t know how long it’s going to last, and I am trying to enjoy every minute of it. I think this really helps me to stay grounded because I am constantly reminding myself how fortunate I am. This keeps me humble for sure. Being authentic is one of my top priorities. I’ve always been a person you love or hate — I’m not for everyone, and I’m okay with that because the ones that love me truly love me for me, and that feeling is very special and helps me stay genuine. ML: Miami is a global hub for yachting and hospitality. Has the city played any role in your personal or professional journey, and are there any memorable sailing experiences in Florida or the Caribbean you’d like to share? Daisy Kelliher: I love Miami! It is such a vibe! The beach is so beautiful and clean — I really didn’t expect it — so warm and clear, just like you’re in the Caribbean. The food scene and nightlife are iconic too. I love how vibrant the city is and how much culture there is. It’s a very cool city and one I love going back to. I have spent some time earlier in my yachting career in Palm Beach and always loved going back there. Every time I heard we were going back to Florida I got excited because I was guaranteed to have a good time! I have done several seasons in the Caribbean and it’s just so beautiful. I lived in Antigua for two years when I was younger, so going back to the Caribbean always feels like a home away from home. ML: What part of sailing best reflects who you are as a person: the teamwork, the unpredictability, or the freedom?