Rob Machado

In the 1990s, a motley band of teen surfers from the north shore of Oahu brought professional surfing to new heights. But as their stars rose, ...

Eight of the world’s best surfers—four legends and four rising stars—search for new waves and deeper understanding in exotic destinations.

A young surfer enters his first contest, hoping a win will earn him respect. But an encounter with a laid-back local forces him to rethink his values.