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Adagio Ship in the sea

Setting sail around the world!

Adagio is proud to officially be sponsoring sailor Éric Péron during the brand new sporting event, the ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE – Brest.


This is the first solo non-stop race around the world aboard a maxi-trimaran. 
Alone on his multihull for 40 to 50 days, Eric Péron will compete in extreme conditions. 
Shared qualities and values, such as daring, performance and an appetite for surpassing one’s limits, have united Adagio and this explorer.

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This will be ADAGIO’s first experience of ocean racing, so to have obtained their confidence is an immense privilege. Taking part in the first solo non-stop race around the world on a ULTIM is no mean feat. I know that I'll be supported by ADAGIO and their employees collectively.

Eric Péron, Professional sailor and skipper

The race, the adventurer, the values icon

Eric Péron in his boat

Daring

Daring

In this race, you have to push your limits, embodying daring and ingenuity. 

  • Rise to human and technological challenges 
  • Brave extreme conditions 
  • Transcend the boundaries of exploration.

     
Eating with Eric Péron

Sharing

Sharing

Our shared passions unite us on this human adventure.

  • A solo race supported by an on-shore team 
  • A collective project, uniting on-shore teams 
  • Support that transcends the oceans 
Eric Péron looking at the sky

Responsibility 

Freedom’s in sight!

This race requires constant innovation... but in a way that’s sustainable.

  • Carbon footprint considerations, as well as implications for the planet, its fauna and flora
  • An ethical, untarnished sport 
  • Free, out in the wild

All aboard a great adventure 

Adagio and Eric Péron, a unique alliance of the comfort of the city and the thirst for escape!

United in the quest for unforgettable moments, Adagio and Eric Péron have a shared vision: to suggest, experience and make unique moments and exceptional experiences a reality.



Adagio embraces the core principles inherent in ocean racing: daring, ambition, team spirit, and sharing. We’ll celebrate these values when the race kicks off in Brest on 7 January. An opportunity for daring to take centre stage and team spirit to lead the way to memorable experiences.

 

Eric Péron looking to the sea

Eric Péron hoists the sails of adventure!

A professional and experienced sailor, adventurer and skipper, Eric Péron has been an illustrious participant in multiple competitions:  

  • 19 transatlantic races
  • 4th place in the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe 2022 
  • 1st place in the fourth leg of the Solitaire du Figaro 2019 
  • 3rd place in the Transat Jacques Vabre 2017 
  • 1st place in the third and fifth legs of the Volvo Ocean Race in 2015

With the support of our team, his partners, his own team and above all, his boat, Eric Péron is ready to weigh anchor and set sail! 

Fancy your own trip around the world?

To mark the occasion of the ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE, we're offering you your own race via Virtual Regetta! The virtual ocean racing simulator that brings together the world's largest sailing community.
Pit your virtual skills against those living the real thing, as well as other fellow sailing enthusiasts! Join us on a round-the-world trip!
Want to join the race? Register using this QR code.