http://www.vendeeglobe.fr/uk/
The rules are simple...one man, one boat, around the world in some of the toughest sailing conditions imaginable. No stops. There is one USA guy entered, underfunded, a definite dark horse. His boat was built in Portland, Oregon. It's okay to root for the underdog, but it's not the way to bet!
Here's a link to his site...GO UNDERDOG!
http://www.oceanplanet.org/op/index.cfm