Is sailing that hard?
Im only 14. Now all i wanted to do is simply build a plywood sailing boat about 4×8 to sail around a small nearby lake. i laid out my plan to my parents how i would do this,and i got the reply that it was a nightmare…and i need to take classes before starting because i don’t know how to sail,and i need to build a scale model (i think this is there method of trying to sail me out of the idea.) My argument is that it cant be that hard. the sited i saw these plans on pretty much described it as “trial by fire”and what not.. the type in question is the PDRacer,advertised as the easiest boat to build. Who is right?
you do need to take classes before you begin sailing. it helps a LOT. and building a scale model should help you build the real thing right? it doesn’t sound like they are being completely irrational. also,don’t always trust the internet. good luck! 
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