We visit Blacksod Lighthouse in Co. Mayo and catch up with Peter Lawless, a sailor who is a month into what he hopes will be Ireland's first solo non-stop circumnavigation of the world.

A trip on Lady Min, a restored classic racing yacht restored by Simon O’Keefe. Noel Sweeney is in Union Hall as fishermen have catch weighed by the SFPA under controversial new regulations. And we hear from Michael Cullen in Tramore about the Metal Man, the iconic navigation aid in Waterford and we hear Michael’s song The Ballad of the Metal Man.

RTÉ's Michael Lawless travels to Vicarstown, County Laois as one boat hire company questions if it can stay open, as low water levels make it extremely difficult for boats to navigate our canals. A historian, locals and a man living full-time on the canal, share their concerns and experiences. We hear from Waterways Ireland about the issue.

As Ireland moves into the 21st century, a group of musicians from the western islands have found a unique way to gather and preserve their islands heritage and culture, and foster friendships and reconnections between their isolated island communities. The Galway Hooker, the MacDuach is pictured at Clare Island.

We visit Vicarstown in Couty Laois and the Barrow Line of the Grand Canal. Michael Lawless hears from boat owners and from Barrowline Cruises', Orla Crean, on their concerns about the current low water levels on the canal at the moment. We also have a response from Waterways Ireland. And we are on a Galway Hooker, undertaking a cultural mission.

An in-depth report on the sinking of the Cunard liner, the Lusitania, in May of 1915. And Lorna Siggins visits the Aran Island of Inis Oirr, to hear about their campaign for a new pier and visits the island's Arts centre to hear about an exhibition of currachs.

Noel Sweeney visits Valentia Island, where he hears about the newly refurbished lighthouse and visitor centre. And Fergal Keane tries his hand at flyfishing in Co. Waterford, on a lake run by the Waterford City and County Trout Anglers. Visiting anglers to the lake are welcome and day tickets are available. Details on www.waterfordflyfishing.ie.

We meet Peter Lawless who is about to embark on a solo, non-stop, around the world sailing bid. We hear about his preparations, about Waxwing and about his remarkable family history in long-distance solo sailing. If he succeeds, Peter will become the first Irish person to complete a solo, non-stop, circumnavigation.

We cast an eye over boats that were abandoned/seized from waterways and being auctioned by tender. Stephen Morris has been rebuilding the classic yachts, Dublin Bay 21s. The first three rebuilds are to return to Dun Laoghaire for the first time in 35 years next weekend. Plus an update on Ireland's bid for the America's Cup!

Joanna McNicholas hears how the increased frequency of the Clare Island ferry in Co. Mayo will improve life for the islanders. Alex Taylor is a young Irishman who is working in the fishing industry in New Zealand. He speaks about his life at sea. And Fergal Keane goes fishing with renowned sea angler Joe McPeake!