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The Star
31-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Sailing-Builder and skipper power Leon to Fastnet triumph in centenary race
(Reuters) -Alexis Loison and Jean-Pierre Kelbert were on Thursday crowned overall winners of the centennial Rolex Fastnet Race aboard JPK 1050 Leon, with boat builder Kelbert helping steer his creation to success in the 100th year of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's offshore classic. The French double-handed duo secured the Fastnet Challenge Cup after beating a record field of 444 boats ranging from 30ft (9.14 metre) keelboats to giant 105ft (32m) Ultim foiling trimarans on the 695 nautical mile course. "We had a very good boat," said Loison. "I was racing with Jean-Pierre, the builder of the JPK boats, which are now very well-known on the international offshore racing scene, and we had a great time. We really fought hard." Loison's victory makes him one of the rare sailors to win the Rolex Fastnet Race twice. He first claimed the prize in 2013 alongside his father Pascal, when they became the first double-handed crew to beat all fully-crewed boats to offshore racing's biggest prize. "It's really the same feeling as 12 years ago. An unexpected victory, but with just as much joy. Arriving in my home city, Cherbourg, the city of my heart," Loison said. French double-handed teams swept the podium, with Lann Ael 3 second and Amarris third. Loison noted the common thread, saying: "It's no coincidence that there are Figaro sailors on board each of the top three ... All of us have been through the best offshore racing school in the world, the Figaro." Often called the 'Tour de France of sailing,' the Figaro circuit is France's premier offshore racing school and a renowned proving ground for elite sailors. Its signature event, the Solitaire du Figaro, is a gruelling solo multi-stage race sailed in identical 32ft(9.75m) boats, demanding precision navigation, stamina, and tactical brilliance. Many of the world's top offshore racers — including Vendee Globe winners and Fastnet champions — cut their teeth in the Figaro. Kelbert, whose JPK boats have dominated offshore competition for over a decade, praised their 34ft(10.36m) vessel's performance, saying: "Its reaching performance is just amazing because with this powerful hull you can sail higher angles with the big kite even in 25 knots of wind. It's so fast, it's like a rocket." Loison has already confirmed his return for 2027, the 40-year-old declaring the Rolex Fastnet Race is in his blood. (Reporting by Ossian Shine; Editing by Ken Ferris)
Straits Times
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Builder and skipper power Leon to Fastnet triumph in centenary race
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Alexis Loison and Jean-Pierre Kelbert were on Thursday crowned overall winners of the centennial Rolex Fastnet Race aboard JPK 1050 Leon, with boat builder Kelbert helping steer his creation to success in the 100th year of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's offshore classic. The French double-handed duo secured the Fastnet Challenge Cup after beating a record field of 444 boats ranging from 30ft (9.14 metre) keelboats to giant 105ft (32m) Ultim foiling trimarans on the 695 nautical mile course. "We had a very good boat," said Loison. "I was racing with Jean-Pierre, the builder of the JPK boats, which are now very well-known on the international offshore racing scene, and we had a great time. We really fought hard." Loison's victory makes him one of the rare sailors to win the Rolex Fastnet Race twice. He first claimed the prize in 2013 alongside his father Pascal, when they became the first double-handed crew to beat all fully-crewed boats to offshore racing's biggest prize. "It's really the same feeling as 12 years ago. An unexpected victory, but with just as much joy. Arriving in my home city, Cherbourg, the city of my heart," Loison said. French double-handed teams swept the podium, with Lann Ael 3 second and Amarris third. Loison noted the common thread, saying: "It's no coincidence that there are Figaro sailors on board each of the top three ... All of us have been through the best offshore racing school in the world, the Figaro." Often called the 'Tour de France of sailing,' the Figaro circuit is France's premier offshore racing school and a renowned proving ground for elite sailors. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore No entry: ICA to bar high-risk, undesirable travellers from boarding S'pore-bound ships, flights Singapore 5 foreign women suspected of trafficking 27kg of cocaine nabbed in Changi Airport Singapore Over half of job applications by retrenched Jetstar Asia staff led to offers or interviews: CEO Singapore Fallen tree branch damages two Yishun flats, showering one home owner in shattered glass Singapore Man accused of raping woman who hired him to fix lights in her flat claims she made first move Singapore Jail for ex-employee of agency under MOH who corruptly obtained $18k trip from 2 men Singapore ICJ's climate ruling may spur scrutiny of S'pore carbon tax, firms' climate action plans Singapore 'Switching careers just as I became a dad was risky, but I had to do it for my family' Its signature event, the Solitaire du Figaro, is a gruelling solo multi-stage race sailed in identical 32ft (9.75m) boats, demanding precision navigation, stamina, and tactical brilliance. Many of the world's top offshore racers — including Vendee Globe winners and Fastnet champions — cut their teeth in the Figaro. Kelbert, whose JPK boats have dominated offshore competition for over a decade, praised their 34ft (10.36m) vessel's performance, saying: "Its reaching performance is just amazing because with this powerful hull you can sail higher angles with the big kite even in 25 knots of wind. It's so fast, it's like a rocket." Loison has already confirmed his return for 2027, the 40-year-old declaring the Rolex Fastnet Race is in his blood. REUTERS
Vancouver Sun
23-07-2025
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
Condo Smarts: What happens when no one wants to be on strata council?
Dear Tony: Our strata corporation is a 114-unit townhouse and, because of historic harassment by a few owners and major road construction, no one is willing to stand on our strata council this year. We adjourned the AGM without a single candidate. Is it possible to amend the bylaws to allow for non-owners to be elected to council? We live in a self-managed bare land stratum, retirement community, and owners and residents are simply not interested. — JPK Stay on top of the latest real estate news and home design trends. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Westcoast Homes will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Dear JPK: Under the Strata Property Act an owner, tenant assigned an owner's rights, or family tenant granted an owner's rights are eligible for council. Yes, a strata corporation may amend their bylaws to identify other classes of persons elected to council. Buildings with age restrictions, a high ratio of rentals, or where there is a high level of conflict are struggling with the same issues. While a bylaw may appear straightforward, the implications can be both successful and complicated. For example, in a retirement community, I frequently see strata corporations amend their bylaws that permit a parent, spouse, or family member of an owner eligible for council election. These scenarios may be helpful as it eases the load from the community and with reasonable evaluation, family members with operational qualifications contribute to the smooth operations of the community. The type of family member, relationship, and term of election need to be clearly defined. Broader definitions may also be considered to avoid conflicts of interest where a family member(s) may have a business relationship with the corporation or one or more owners. For a fair balance, the bylaw may also require a minimum number of owners on the strata council, and who is entitled to fill the roles of president and treasurer. Will there be any qualification requirements? Before a strata corporation considers such a bylaw, the issue of risk management and insurance liability also needs to be addressed. Will the director and officer liability policy still provide coverage for different types of council members that are not owners? Confirm the coverage in writing with your insurance brokers. If your strata corporation is considering expanding council eligibility, get legal advice on the creation of the draft bylaws and consult with your owners before you proceed with a general meeting. If you are in a mixed-use commercial/residential property, both divisions must separately vote on the amendment by 3/4 vote for the bylaw to be valid. Tony Gioventu is executive director of the Condominium Home Owners Association . Email tony@ .
