In the cool, green little state of Vermont, tucked neatly between New York and New Hampshire like a secret note in a lunchbox, a bunch of zesty, zestful kids engage in an exhilarating activity known as sailing. They are part of the "Valiant Vermont Vikings", a name they proudly bear with their brightly colored life jackets and matching sailor caps. Leading the pack is a funky fellow named Cornelius Codfish, a character as big and bold as his name. With a jolly belly that jiggles like jam in a jar and a laugh as loud as a foghorn, Cornelius is a sight to behold. He is as quirky as a porcupine playing the piano, wearing a sailors' suit of the brightest pink, his rubber boots always on the wrong feet, and a pair of mismatched socks peeking out from the top! These adventurous kids, from six to sixteen, gather at the edge of the expansive Lake Champlain, each eager to ride the waves and dance with the wind. They zip and zoom, swerve and sweep, their tiny sailboats bobbing and bouncing on the lake's shimmering surface like a group of playful dolphins. Sailing in Vermont, for these kids, isn't just about the sport, it's about the camaraderie, the laughter, and the life lessons that come with it. So, put on your imaginary life jacket, grab your sailor cap, and join Cornelius and his gang of Valiant Vermont Vikings for an adventure of a lifetime. You are always welcome, just remember to put your boots on the wrong feet!

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