The collar had withstood more than a little splash of water. Him and his leather collar had weathered through no little number of adventures. This was just another to chalk up on the board.
Face screwing up in thought, the new name was taken in for due consideration. The debate lasted for all of a beat. "All right. I'll take First Mate Studly McSuave over Trampy McFirstMate. More flattering and true," decided Sirius.
Sidling up on the other side of the boat -- nay, the ship, Sirius grabbed a good hold of the frame. He had never shoved a ship into the ocean before but he figured it had to be an idiot-proof operation. Pick it up, get it through the waves, and climb aboard. Easy enough.