French skipper Michel Desjoyeaux attends a race briefing in Nice, southeastern France
French skipper Michel Desjoyeaux, winner of the 2008-2009 Vendee Globe solo non-stop around the world race, attends a race briefing in Nice, southeastern France, September 8, 2009 during a stage of the Istanbul Europa sailing race. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (FRANCE SPORT YACHTING HEADSHOT)