This Nov. 6, 2008 file photo shows French skipper Jean le Cam before the start of the Vendee Globe sailing race in the port of les Sables d'Olonne, western France. Organizers of the Vendee Globe solo round-the-world sailing race sent a rescue ship and plane to waters off Cape Horn on Tuesday Jan. 6, 2009 after losing contact with French sailor Jean Le Cam. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

This Nov. 6, 2008 file photo shows French skipper Jean le Cam before the start of the Vendee Globe sailing race in the port of les Sables d'Olonne, western France. Organizers of the Vendee Globe solo round-the-world sailing race sent a rescue ship and plane to waters off Cape Horn on Tuesday Jan. 6, 2009 after losing contact with French sailor Jean Le Cam.

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