The Midwest also seems to spawn many of our Coastguardsmen. I have met more of them from inland than from the coasts.

Charley, I am surprised and disappointed that you are not a more active sailor. I believed you had salt water running through your veins.

"Barmy" is the English, rather than the American, usage. If you look at various English written maritime novels, you will find it with some regularity.

Good song.