In the opening segment of Pat Stacy’s 2022 film The Color of Winter, featuring Rob Machado and the waves of North County San Diego, we get an inside look at Rob’s famous 1978 Dodge van, affectionately ...

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) – A new group of surfing legends will be inducted into the San Diego Surfing Hall of Fame (SDSHOF) on Wednesday, celebrating those who have shaped the city’s–and world’s ...

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 ...

In the latest episode of Hometown Hype, Jeremy Searle explores Encinitas, a humble, unified community that absolutely rips.

Last week, Rob loaned Pete his personal 7’ Sunday board from @firewiresurfboards. Pete had the best surf session of his life on the board. This week, Rob sends Pete to his Surf Shop in Encinitas for a ...