http://assets.espn.go.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif en-us 10 ESPN Inc. http://espn.go.com/ Copyright 2010 ESPN Inc. Samantha Davies' dream of winning the solo around-the-world Vendee Globe sailing race came to a sudden end Thursday, but her family knows the skipper will "bounce back quickly."]]> November 16, 2012 11:23:10 PST The emotions were complex on the departure dock at the Vendee Globe. The skippers inspire confidence; their talent and resourcefulness are beyond dispute.]]> November 10, 2012 11:23:27 PST New mom Samantha Davies faces three months of solitude and danger as the lone woman in the Vendee Globe, the only solo, nonstop, around-the-world sailing race.]]> November 08, 2012 05:51:44 PST The 2011 Tour de France will start with a flat stage in the Vendee region on the western coast.]]> January 26, 2010 01:52:37 PST British sailor Dee Caffari became the first woman to sail around the world solo in both directions when she finished sixth Monday in the Vendee Globe.]]> February 16, 2009 03:45:12 PST Visit the 2009 NEXT universe. You probably heard about Frenchman Michel Desjoyeaux winning the Vendee Globe around-the-world solo sailing race. By a...]]> February 04, 2009 05:27:33 PST French skipper Michel Desjoyeaux won the Vendee Globe solo around-the-world yacht race after more than 80 days battling rough seas and high winds.]]> February 01, 2009 04:43:12 PST French sailor Vincent Riou lost his mast in the Vendee Globe race and was towed to safety Thursday by a Chilean patrol boat after rescuing a fellow competitor from a capsized boat.]]> January 08, 2009 05:07:19 PST French skipper Jean Le Cam was freed from his capsized yacht in a daring rescue by a rival west of Cape Horn in the Vendee Globe solo around-the-world race on Tuesday.]]> January 06, 2009 01:39:31 PST Yannick Bestaven abandoned the Vendee Globe solo around-the-world yacht race, the third French skipper to quit after losing his mast.]]> November 12, 2008 12:23:36 PST Four Frenchmen led the Vendee Globe solo around-the-world yacht race after the first day.]]> November 09, 2008 11:32:39 PST Bruce Schwab became the first American to complete the around-the-world Vendee Globe regatta.]]> February 25, 2005 03:19:39 PST Who is the best athlete in the world? Vote in this first-round matchup!]]> April 26, 2004 08:48:26 PDT