Eric Péron

Eric Péron es un navegante francés, aventurero y patrón
profesional apasionado de las regatas oceánicas. Comenzó su carrera en vela
ligera, siguiendo una formación clásica en vela deportiva. Participó en el
campeonato de Francia de 470 y en la semana olímpica de Atenas en 2003.
Paralelamente a sus estudios, descubre las regatas oceánicas y participa en
competiciones en solitario, sobre todo en la Solitaire du Figaro. Fue en el
circuito Figaro Bénéteau donde Éric Péron alcanzó su plenitud. Éric adquirió una
gran experiencia en regatas oceánicas, tanto en solitario como con tripulación
reducida o completa. Ha participado en regatas transatlánticas, vueltas al
mundo y pruebas prestigiosas como la Volvo Ocean Race. Navega en diferentes
tipos de embarcaciones, desde monocascos a multicascos, y se adapta a todas las
condiciones de navegación. A lo largo de los años, Éric Péron ha acumulado
podios y victorias. Ganó la Transat AG2R La Mondiale en 2012 y se sitúa
regularmente entre los 10 primeros en regatas como la Route du Rhum y la
Solitaire du Figaro. Se ha convertido en un patrón conocido y respetado en el
mundo de las regatas oceánicas. Éric Péron ha afrontado recientemente uno de
los retos más exigentes de la vela: el ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE. Esta vuelta al
mundo en solitario y sin escalas -de la que Alpina es cronometrador- reúne a
los mejores regatistas a bordo de trimaranes gigantes de la clase Ultim.
Terminó 5º en esta prueba en 2024. Una actuación notable en una regata de tal
intensidad.

 

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Birthyear

1981

Alpina Ambassador since

2021

Lives In

Francia

 
 

Questions for Eric Péron

What drives me to surpass myself every day?

I work on the principle that human beings have infinite potential. But to exploit it to the full, we need not only to work on it, but also to challenge it. It's this belief that motivates me every day: to push back my limits, expand my knowledge, explore new horizons. My curiosity is my driving force, my fuel.

What are your fondest sporting memories?

Of course, they're often linked to victories... but not only that. They are not always victories in terms of results, but also collective successes, challenges overcome as a team. I remember a dismasting during the Volvo Ocean Race. The whole team pulled together to achieve a real technical feat and get the boat back in shape for the next leg. That victory had a very special flavour: after thinking we'd lost everything, after all the doubt and uncertainty, we set off again and won. It was an incredible lesson in solidarity and in surpassing yourself. And then there were the more personal victories. Like my first stage win in the Solitaire du Figaro. That moment when you realise that you've given it your all, that behind you are some of the biggest names in sailing. An intensely deserved victory. It was so powerful that, as I crossed the finish line, I felt a pang of regret... Already finished?

The message I'd like to pass on?

Be curious.

The 4 watches from the brand that I would keep?

Obviously, first and foremost, my Sea Strong special Arkea Ultim Challenge - Brest. It was with me throughout my round-the-world trip, which makes it particularly valuable to me. It's a 41 mm model that I wear with special affection. Then... it's hard to choose, I love them all! But on the whole, I prefer slightly larger models, around 41 mm. And I'm also saving a space for the future watch, which will be released in 2026... I can't wait to discover it!