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Port Townsend is a notable maritime hub in the Puget Sound. Its bustling, historic waterfront is a perfect home base for Haven Boatworks, a boat building and repair company sought after by maritime companies and sailing enthusiasts up and down the coast. Blaise Holly worked as a shipwright at Haven for 16 years before acquiring the company when founder Stephen Gale retired in 2022. Holly was grateful for the opportunity and honored to continue the company’s legacy of excellence.