The importance of safety afloat cannot be overstated, but most waterborne safety issues are well known and widely publicised, so space here will generally be allocated to items more specifically relevant to Molly and her crew.

Safety Notice - Do you row, sail or party aboard Molly? - This one matters to YOU.

What is this? - It was recently removed from the bilge pump.

What is the bilge pump? = Hand operated device mounted below thwart (bench) number 4.
It removes water from the bilge (bottom of the boat around your feet).

Why does it matter? = Our safety could be seriously compromised if water could not be swiftly pumped out after a capsize or other flooding.
Removal of blockages takes several minutes and requires the use of tools not normally accessible in a flooded-boat scenario.

What can we ALL do about it? = Good "housekeeping". Take care to not drop any small items in the boat. Clear up all litter. Even a match stick can stop the pump working.
Soft items like small leaves are not a problem. Items over 35mm (1.5 inch) are too big to enter the suction pipe.

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