From the Murky Bilge


This is a new feature in The Report Magazine. Each edition we will publish a fresh image and invite comments from readers as to what they are seeing


in the picture. The images have all been taken on survey.


Sometimes there may well be a right answer, but more often than not perhaps it is just an opinion as to what has happened. Get involved and send us your thoughts and opinions. We would love to hear from you.


On its annual haul-out the shipyard noticed this (see above image). What you are looking at is the cast iron fin keel of a 55-foot sailing yacht - bow to the left of the picture. The keel and vessel had not grounded.


Given the keel’s shape it is difficult to see how the damage is even possible.


So, a local jester suggested “back-stay was over- tightened”, but perhaps you


could suggest something equally as likely, or you may actually know the answer!


Could it be that maybe the jester was right?


Anyway, suggestions and comments by email only to murkybilge@gmail.com please - the person who provides the “best” answer will be announced in the next edition of The Report Magazine. Additionally, they will receive a free printed


copy of the next edition of the Report Magazine.


If any of you who have interesting photographs like the one above and are happy to share them for advice and opinion, please send them by email to


murkybilge@gmail.com with a brief explanation and what should be the light-hearted discussion based on the image supplied.


Should your photo be published, you will be credited.


The Report • June 2022 • Issue 100 | 39


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