In 2011 I started to build a wooden sailboat. Using plans for the "Stevenson's Project Mini-Cup", I constructed a 12-foot plywood sailing dinghy, including composite joints, custom machined hardware, and a custom sail. The boat was launched in 2012 as "Broken Wind".
More information and building instructions at https://www.instructables.com/Stitch-and-Glue-Boat-Construction/