Nothing could happen to me in the water that would make me want to go on the beach and fight someone. That’s just not how I do things. Rob Machado Read Quote
To catch a wave, to stand up – it was just life-changing. There was nothing that even came close. I quit playing all other sports – by the time I was eleven, they were toast. Rob Machado Read Quote
One meal I’m constantly reminded about is when I ate kangaroo tail in the desert in Australia; it wasn’t necessarily my favorite, but I will always remember it. Rob Machado Read Quote
I’ve always been a big supporter of the Surfrider Foundation. I started my own foundation, Rob Machado Foundation, which focuses on environmental education for the little people of the world. Rob Machado Read Quote
At any given time, there are a lot of million-dollar luxury charter boats cruising around the Mentawai Islands finding the most incredible waves. And yet the people on shore are suffering. The whole scene is wrong. As a surf community, we have to do something. Rob Machado Read Quote
You’d be surprised how cold you get in the water, especially surfing a place like Pipeline. If the tradewinds are blowing, it gets chilly and sometimes you don’t catch a wave for an hour. Rob Machado Read Quote
I’ve been very lucky, getting to travel the world with professional photographers. I’d grab their equipment, get a few lessons, and start firing shots. Rob Machado Read Quote
I think I’m one of the most fortunate people in the world. I travel around looking for the best waves and appreciate it every second. Rob Machado Read Quote
