Colin Macrae may have starred in Below Deck Sailing Yacht for three seasons, but what is he up to today? As the Chief Engineer on Below Deck Sailing Yacht, Colin first ed the cast in season 2. With over 15 years of experience in the yachting industry, Colin usually brought a calm, laid-back demeanor to the show, which makes him a fan favorite. While he was first known for his ability to solve mechanical problems on the fly, he became entangled in a increasingly problematic Gary King.

Colin's friendship with Daisy and their complicated romantic dynamic became the primary plot line in season 4. He became involved with Daisy, which added tension due to her previous relationship history with Gary, the first mate. This love triangle created a lot of drama, leading to some strained relationships between Colin, Daisy, and Gary. Now, Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5. What is Colin up to today?

Colin Isn't A Part Of The Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 Cast

He Distanced Himself From The Drama

Sadly, Colin will not be returning for Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5, largely due to personal and professional reasons. As was heavily publicized, Colin became embroiled in a tense love triangle with Daisy and Gary in season 4, which caused significant friction between the three. The fallout from that season left their relationship strained, making it unlikely for Colin to return alongside them for season 5. When the cast was announced, Colin was missing from the main crew.

Before the Below Deck Sailing Yacht drama, Colin was known for his lighthearted personality and strong camaraderie with Gary, so it's sad to see that friendship disintegrate amid the love triangle and sexual misconduct drama through no fault of Colin's. Their dynamic was previously one of the best parts of the show, as they balanced each other out, making the show entertaining. Colin’s comedic timing will be greatly missed aboard the Parsifal III.

Colin Still Works On Boats

He Has A YouTube Channel

Despite leaving Below Deck Sailing Yacht, Colin still works on boats. He releases weekly YouTube videos on his channel, Parlay Revival, which detail his journey fixing up and sailing on a hurricane-damaged catamaran around the world. In a recent post, Colin shared his experience with great white sharks. "Reposting because last night we released the full video of what happened with the great white sharks in Stewart Island, New Zealand. There were also articles written about how we were “scared for our lives” etc," Colin wrote.

"Thank you for sharing because people are constantly portraying them as evil monsters, when they are such beautiful and integral creatures."

He continued, "his was a major exaggeration, we never felt unsafe. We even went Paua diving 2 miles from here the next day. Go to my YouTube channel “Sailing Parlay Revival” to see the FULL story, or click the link in my bio." Fans were excited to catch up with Colin in the comments, saying, "What an experience, I'd be so frightened but also in awe of it at the same time" and, "Thank you for sharing because people are constantly portraying them as evil monsters, when they are such beautiful and integral creatures."

Colin reflects fondly on the positive parts of his journey on Below Deck Sailing Yacht. For example, he and Captain Glenn Shephard have a great relationship. In a tagged post on Instagram, Colin wrote, "Cappy Glenn @bigsailboats, you’re a rock star, always. Thanks for being an irable leader." Colin has over a decade of experience in engineering aboard yachts, and he's always learning more about the industry and spending his time sailing around the world, even though he's not on Below Deck Sailing Yacht anymore.

Colin's Journey On Below Deck Sailing Yacht

The Drama Didn't Start Until Season 4

Colin first appeared on Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 2 as the chief engineer aboard the Parsifal III. His calm demeanor, strong work ethic, and easygoing personality quickly made him a standout crew member. As chief engineer, Colin was responsible for ensuring the yacht's mechanical and technical systems ran smoothly.

Colin was both professional and funny on Below Deck Sailing Yacht, but unfortunately, the love triangle between Colin, Daisy, and Gary changed everything.

Colin's expertise was particularly valuable given the challenges of maintaining a sailing yacht compared to motor yachts featured on the other Below Deck spin-offs, as he had to deal with various malfunctions and repairs. This experience contributed to his ability to repair and sail a hurricane-damaged catamaran, his current venture outside Below Deck Sailing Yacht.

Throughout his first season aboard the Parsifal III, Colin formed strong bonds with the crew, particularly Captain Glenn and the deck team. He also emerged as one of the most down-to-earth crew , avoiding much of the interpersonal drama while remaining lighthearted and fun. His humor and sense of camaraderie made him a likable presence.

As season 3 began, Colin formed a tight bond with Daisy and Gary, creating a close-knit trio that eventually spelled his downfall. Colin’s relationship with Daisy stood out due to their playful banter and obvious chemistry, but nothing romantic happened between them. Meanwhile, Colin had a solid bromance with Gary.

Unfortunately, season 4 is when it all started to fall apart for Colin. What made the love triangle particularly dramatic was the fact that Gary had previously shown interest in Daisy. Colin’s decision to pursue a romantic relationship with Daisy created tension between him and Gary, who felt betrayed. This led to moments of jealousy and conflict, thus basically ending their bromance. For Colin, this was a new experience, as he had largely avoided personal drama in previous seasons. It's no wonder he chose not to return in season 5.

Will Colin Return To Below Deck Sailing Yacht In The Future?

He's Unlikely To Return

While it's possible that Colin could return to Below Deck Sailing Yacht, it seems unlikely given the drama that transpired in season 4. Additionally, he might want to distance himself from Daisy, who called him "dead weight" in the trailer, and Gary, whose sexual misconduct didn't get him fired from the Bravo spin-off. Colin has moved on.

Colin was a fan-favorite cast member of Below Deck Sailing Yacht, but he's up to bigger and better things since leaving the show. He's sailing around the world and filming his exploits for his YouTube channel. While he looks back fondly on Below Deck Sailing Yacht, it's unlikely that he'll ever return.

What Has Colin Been Up To Since The Show?

Colin Has Moved On From Reality TV

Since leaving Below Deck Sailing Yacht, Colin has been thriving outside the show. His YouTube career has flourished, and he is doing better than ever since his final season; season 4. Colin has sailed all around the world since leaving the show, which he did anyway during his off-season time. However, now Colin has made this his full-time career, and he's enjoying every bit of it. In January, Colin revealed that he sailed all around the Philippines alongside former Below Deck Sailing Yacht chef, Marcos Spaziani, and two other women, with one of them being his possible new girlfriend.

Coiln's alleged new love interest is Brittany Amodeo, who is a video content creator. She has shared several photos and videos of herself and other people on boats, similar to what Colin does. It seems the pair have known each other since early 2023, so it's likely the couple may have started dating around two years ago. While there is no solid confirmation they are together, it seems likely the two are an item as it has been mentioned before by other Below Deck Sailing Yacht cast that Colin is in a new relationship.

Overall, Colin has been busy since his time on Below Deck Sailing Yacht. He put the show in his past and is moving onto bigger and better things. Right now, a return to Below Deck Sailing Yacht seems highly unlikely.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht is available to stream on Peacock.

Sources: Colin Macrae/Instagram, Parlay Revival/YouTube, Below Deck Sailing Yacht/YouTube, Brittany Amodeo/Instagram