In the playful heart of the grand old south, nestled between Louisiana's gumbo pots and Alabama's football fields, lies the jubilant state of Mississippi. Imagine a tongue-twisting name, a name that makes you giggle every time you say it. That's Mississippi for you! This vibrant state isn't just known for its cheeky moniker or its world-renowned blues music. Guess what? It's also a hot spot for sailing! Yep, that's right. In this magical land, you'll find kids who are sailors in disguise... but don't tell anyone. That's our little secret! Now, when you think of Mississippi, you might not think of open waters and billowing sails. But boy, you'd be wrong! The mighty Mississippi River and Gulf Coast are playgrounds for our sailing-loving kids. They are not your ordinary kids. They are 'Mississippi Sea Tigers'! Meet Skipper Skippy, a fluffy, jolly pelican who wears a captain's hat and a bright orange life jacket. He is the imaginary cheerleader of our young sailors. Skippy is notorious for his love of telling tall tales. He claims that he once wrestled a shark, danced with dolphins, and outswam a torpedo. His tales are as vast as the Mississippi River itself and just as full of mischief and adventure. These Mississippi Sea Tigers, under the watchful eye (and tall tales) of Skipper Skippy, glide like the wind across the sparkling Mississippi waters. Their laughter is louder than the gull's cries, their hearts braver than the mightiest pirate's, and their spirits as wild and free as the endless sky above. In the world of sailing, these Mississippi kids are a real hoot, champions in their way, as they sail into the sunset, leaving trails of joy and adventure in their wake.