Daniel Hawkins

Raised in a landlocked Oregon highway town, Hawkins grew up exploring the maritime tradition through the pages of books, but without any real boats in sight. Upon discovering the modern, non-fiction world of tall ships in early adulthood, he left the valley for the sea and never looked back. While crewing on ships like the Lady Washington and Pride of Baltimore II, Hawkins fell in love with the craftsmanship of the vessels and the community that life on the water facilitates. After sailing both coasts, from the Caribbean across the Atlantic, 'round Ireland and the UK, he gravitated toward vessel maintenance and construction. An apprenticeship opportunity led Hawkins and his wife AJ, along with their cat, Sirius, to Port Townsend, where they've lived since 2016.

Hawkins currently works as a shipwright in the Port Townsend Boat Haven, where he continues to hone his skills rebuilding and restoring classic boats. He's passionate about passing on the skills of traditional maritime, as well as removing barriers to access and making the maritime trades more welcoming to all.