One of the most stylish and successful American goofyfoots of all time was almost an Australian. That’s right: Rob Machado (1973-), Cardiff’s humble, smooth-flowing prodigal son, former world ...

In 1985, a 12-year-old Rob Machado was earning his stripes at Swamis, North County San Diego’s premier righthand point. During those formative sessions, there were often two men surfing circles around ...