Every wooden boat tells a story. Its story is in the mighty trees that were felled to make it. The craftsmanship of the builder, the people that sailed it, and the places it has taken them. The development of Auckland’s wooden boating legacy also mirrors the development of the region in its early decades. If we can understand the story of our maritime heritage, we can better understand how our city has been shaped, and perhaps how to face up to some of the challenges of the future.