Adventure Articles
Ross Hubbard, a seasoned sailor from sunny California, is all set to participate in the Global Solo Challenge 2027-2028. This determined sailor is not a newcomer to the world of solo sailing. With decades of experience under his belt, Hubbard is ready to transform his lifelong dream into a thrilling reality.
The call of adventure was instilled in Hubbard at the tender age of 11 when he first discovered the National Geographic series chronicling Robin Lee Graham’s remarkable solo circumnavigation aboard the vessel Dove. That gripping series gave Hubbard a glimpse into a life he yearned for - that of an ocean adventurer.
Sailing is not for the faint-hearted. It tests resilience and courage, seeks out the dreamers and adventurers, and, at times, tries to break them. But through this storm rises a beacon of camaraderie and triumph, as seen in the case of two exceptional sailors, Aina Bauza and Axelle Pillain. These indomitable women, undeterred by harsh weather or the vastness of the sea, carved their name in the annals of the 17th Transat Café L’or race, placing 20th in Class 40.