Rob Machado
Surfing professionally since 1993, Rob Machado is one of American surfing’s most famous faces. His smooth style in the water and casual demeanor on land has earned him acclaim across the globe. And though he still resides in the cozy Southern California beach community where he grew up, he was actually born in Sydney, Australia. Thankfully his parents longed to return to the states and moved their family to Cardiff by the Sea when Rob was three years old. Rob has competed globally but has made it a priority to act locally by maintaining a strong relationship with his community. The annual Rob Machado Surf Classic and Beach Fair held at Cardiff by the Sea supports up and coming surfers with the amateur men’s, women’s and children’s divisions. And the added bonus of a pro demo heat gives spectators a chance to see Rob and his friends from the Association of Surfing Professionals Tour rip it up right in front of their eyes. In addition, Rob hosts his Par 3 Experience golf tournament. This year the tournament raised money for Healing Notes in San Diego, offering musical therapy for terminally ill children. Though he has yet to earn a world title in surfing, Rob’s list of accomplishments is still impressive. In addition to some of his most recent wins, like taking the coveted Pipe Masters title in February at the Monster Energy Drink Pro and earning his third US Open of Surfing title in Huntington Beach this past July, Rob was inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame in September. His name joins the ranks of such legendary surfers as Greg Noll, Layne Beachley, Kelly Slater and Lisa Andersen among many others. Yet podium appearances aren’t the only things that have pushed Rob’s star higher in the sky. Early on in his career he developed a friendship with surf filmmaker Taylor Steele. Rob’s parts in “Momentum,” “Focus,” and “The Show” are arguably more memorable than which contest he won when. Maybe it’s the hair, maybe it’s his smile, or maybe it’s the fact that he’s a genuinely nice guy that keeps Rob’s popularity at the top of the heap. A musician, a father and the ultimate soul surfer Rob remains one of surfing’s most popular icons.
bio updated 3/10/08
DOB: October 16, 1973
HOMETOWN: earth
If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
Time travel
What’s the last lie you told?
“there’s only one board in that bag…”
Do you have any phobias?
Scared of heights
What’s the funniest or most ridiculous rumor you’ve ever heard or read about yourself?
That I pulled some guys leash in a heat in 1991 in Japan… he’s still telling people the story.
Last trick you learned?
The la la
If you could do one thing to change the world right now, what would it be?
End starvation
What’s the last book you read?
Eat, pray, love
What’s the most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to you?
Running down the beach at the op pro back in the day and tripping on my leash… falling flat on face.
What’s a TV show you watch that’s embarrassing to admit to?
Hannah Montana
Favorite place to travel?
indo
Worst travel experience ever?
Traveling from Japan to Singapore to Mauritius with 2 kids throwing up every hour… at one point sitting in a bus in Mauritius after all that, my daughter throwing up all over me. Fun
Worst advice anyone’s ever given you…?
I try not to listen to that many people.
Stupidest thing you ever wasted your money on?
I try not to waste it.
Who do you call/text the most on your Boost phone?
Pat o
Sponsors?
Hurley, Reef, Dragon, Channel Islands, Sambazon, Nixon, da kine…
Where are you from and where do you live now?
I live in Cardiff and that’s where I’m from
Before this career, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A potter.
What do you want to do after?
Enjoy life.
Any last words?
Enjoy what you do.
What’s your sign?
Oct 16th? What’s that?
MySpace or Facebook page?
If it was up to me… neither… but I have a myspace page for my fans… does that count?
HOMETOWN: earth
If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
Time travel
What’s the last lie you told?
“there’s only one board in that bag…”
Do you have any phobias?
Scared of heights
What’s the funniest or most ridiculous rumor you’ve ever heard or read about yourself?
That I pulled some guys leash in a heat in 1991 in Japan… he’s still telling people the story.
Last trick you learned?
The la la
If you could do one thing to change the world right now, what would it be?
End starvation
What’s the last book you read?
Eat, pray, love
What’s the most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to you?
Running down the beach at the op pro back in the day and tripping on my leash… falling flat on face.
What’s a TV show you watch that’s embarrassing to admit to?
Hannah Montana
Favorite place to travel?
indo
Worst travel experience ever?
Traveling from Japan to Singapore to Mauritius with 2 kids throwing up every hour… at one point sitting in a bus in Mauritius after all that, my daughter throwing up all over me. Fun
Worst advice anyone’s ever given you…?
I try not to listen to that many people.
Stupidest thing you ever wasted your money on?
I try not to waste it.
Who do you call/text the most on your Boost phone?
Pat o
Sponsors?
Hurley, Reef, Dragon, Channel Islands, Sambazon, Nixon, da kine…
Where are you from and where do you live now?
I live in Cardiff and that’s where I’m from
Before this career, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A potter.
What do you want to do after?
Enjoy life.
Any last words?
Enjoy what you do.
What’s your sign?
Oct 16th? What’s that?
MySpace or Facebook page?
If it was up to me… neither… but I have a myspace page for my fans… does that count?