Hi Sandjo & Silver Heels,
I agree on "Christian Island".
I've been always in awe about the line:
As I while away the time of day
The expression is so simple yet so imaginative. Everytime I hear the song I'm actually there sailing along in Gordon Lightfoot's boat. And I didn't shave either.
And speaking about boat songs, there's one more worth mentioning:
Canary Yellow Canoe
How do you like that?