Peter Lawless joined Bobby this morning on Down To Business to chat through his attempt to become the first Irish person to sail around the world non-stop and unassisted.

An Irish sailor's bid to sail around the world solo, non-stop and unassisted is set to get underway next week.

52-year-old Peter Lawless has been spending recent months preparing for the ambitious undertaking.

If successful, he'll become the first Irish person to sail around the world non-stop and unassisted (meaning no outside help).

He's hoping the entire trip will take him via the world's Great Capes and back to Ireland in around 8-10 months.

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