Mike Sharpe

Mechanic / Soda Blasting, 2013 - present

Mike earned a degree in Construction Management from East Carolina University. After some years in the construction field, he decided that being a boat mechanic was a better fit and has been doing so for over twenty years.

Mike is certified and/or factory trained with Mercruiser, Yanmar, Westerbeke, Dometic Vacuflush, Kohler Generators, and ABYC Marine Systems.

Mike is also our Soda Blasting man and has provided this service for over 10 years, often working long hours to meet demands.

Xan Schlegel

Mechanic, 2017 - present

Xan is the son of HYY Owner & General Manager, Alex Schlegel, and has worked around the boatyard since he was a young boy. At six, he learned to sail on his own and continued competing in junior sailing regattas and raced for his High School sailing team.

Xan earned a degree in Geology from the College of Charleston. After college, he remained in Charleston for three years to work for a powerboat dealership. At 25, Xan purchased a CS 36 sailboat to live aboard in Charleston and eventually took six months away from work to cruise the Bahamas, Turks, and Cuba.

Xan joined HYY in the summer of 2017 as a mechanic and has been certified in ABYC systems, electrical certifications, Yanmar and carries a U.S.C.G. Merchant license.

Xan has a great work ethic and is always cheerful and determined. He is an avid sailor of all size vessels from dinghy racing to ocean racing along with skippering deliveries. He also hunts, enjoys fishing and plays guitar. 

Ryan Bandura

Mechanic, 2022 - present