Meet
Mike Phillips.

A conversation with Mike.

Captain Mike Phillips brings a life built around boats, people and memorable experiences.

Born in Tallahassee and raised in North Augusta, Mike returned to Charleston in 2000 after building careers in automotive management, insurance adjusting and insurance appraisal.

In 2019, he earned his captain’s license. Two years later, he made a major career change and became a full-time boat captain. From 2021 through 2026, Mike worked throughout Charleston’s boating community, operating charter boats, luxury motor yachts and offshore sportfishing vessels.

His humor, love of 1980s music and genuine enjoyment of people helped create the recognizable “YachtDaddy” identity. Today, Mike brings that same energy to yacht brokerage, helping clients talk through their boating plans, potential purchases and next steps.

As Mike puts it: “Nobody ever gets off a boat unhappy.”