Seascapes

Hugh Oram recounts the history of the vanished port of Ballinacurra and Antarctic explorer Edward Bransfield; Fionn Lyden talks about his efforts to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics & Baltimore Sailing Club Commodore, Michael Walsh, tells of his club's efforts to support him; and Members of the Atlantic Youth Trust on their adventure in New Zealand.

Regular contributor Hugh Oram recounts the history of the vanished port of Ballinacurra in County Cork, and its most famous son, Antarctic explorer Edward Bransfield.

Irish champion dinghy sailor, Fionn Lyden, talks about his efforts to qualify in the Finn class for the Tokyo Olympics and Baltimore Sailing Club Commodore, Michael Walsh, tells of his club's efforts to support him.

Members of the Atlantic Youth Trust on their trip for a sail training adventure in New Zealand.

Tonight's programme features the new boat acquired by Ireland Ocean Racing and Nin O'Leary, as part of his Vendée Globe solo round the world race in 2020.

Fergal joins Nin O'Leary on the boat that he has acquired with Ireland Ocean Racing, as part of his Vendée Globe solo round the world race in 2020.

Fergal spoke with Emma Kettle, Partnership Manager for Ireland Ocean Racing, about Nin O'Leary and the Vendée Globe.

David Branigan, photographer and writer with the Irish Times, spoke to Fergal about the challenge of the Vendée Globe.

Will Byrne talks to Fergal about how he wants to make a career for himself in sailing.

Tonight, Fergal speaks to Joan Mulloy who wants to take part in the Vendee Globe solo round the world race for Ireland; Neil O'Hagan, Executive Director of the Atlantic Youth Trust; and Hugh Oram, looks back at the history and the demise of Irish Shipping.