Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Hunting Season





Here are just few shots from friends on the search in the northern Great Lakes last weekend. They are hunting for something unique and special that only happens around this time of year. It's hard to explain why someone would drive hours to find a wave when they could surf at home, but it's kind of like a secret we have that no one around us quite seems to notice or care about. Everyone in life is searching for a kind of perfection which most of the time eludes them. But, for us, occasionally we escape and find that little gem where one would least expect it. I guess that is the reason we search where no one else would bother to look. The hope that somewhere out there is a little slice of perfection waiting to be found. Nice work boys!

Monday, October 26, 2009

Hunting Waves



I hope all of you are enjoying the full brunt of the wave season. If there is one thing I have learned over these years of looking for surf in far, but local places, is that the search and the score are what makes living here in the Great Lakes such a special thing. Set-ups are extremely fickle and difficult to line up. But, when everything comes together, and you look around at nuances that go unnoticed by the casual observer, the true magic appears. The Gales of November will fire up some of those fickle little gems and they will show their glory. So pick up a detailed map and head out searching, the worst you will find is another sloppy beach break, but you just might find something you will never forget.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

The Search, Chilled



I had some awesome waves up north this weekend, and this video helped me get in the right state of mind to go searching. Although the cold came a bit early this year, it just means we are having more waves to surf. So get out there hogs and live the dream!

Also, check out this guys website. His article in Surfers' Journal this month was fantastic.

www.yazzyphoto.com

Monday, October 5, 2009

Lake Superior This Weekend


All time shot. One day I will pull into one of those freshwater beauties. I surfed mushers all weekend, but nothing like that. This shot fuels my desire to make it up to Superior before the season is over.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

A Little Teaser

For those of us who love that beautiful frozen H20 that will soon be falling from the sky, here is a little teaser of a cool video released last year. Pray for snow!

Sunday, September 13, 2009

September Sunday Sunset Sessions






September Sunday Sunset Sessions are in full swing. After a great mountain bike ride up at Owasippe we headed to beach for some sunbathing and chillin. It was a beautiful beach day, and the water temp is back up to almost 70 degrees. After resting in the sun and taking a few dips in the water, all the crew sat down while Anna cooked up a great dinner in the Dolphin kitchen. The sun set on another amazing September day in Grand Haven.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Little Point Sable this weekend?




Anyone up for a trip to the point this weekend? Maybe on Saturday, overnight into Sunday. It looks like the wind could be good up there with the southeast thermal going. It would be nice to kite in the very summer like weather we have. Silver Lake Sand Dunes are right there for exploring, 4-wheeling, and the paraflite Shelby is right off the highway. As many of you know I have been pretty excited about powered paragliding. Below are a few cool shots of LPS, and surrounding area. Anyone interested?

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

SAMA Strikes Again!


We had another amazing canoe trip this year. Super fun with about 40 people on our campsite! We are stoked about all the upcoming trips this fall and winter. If anyone has some ideas post them on the blog or comment on our facebook page. Currently, Johan is coming in Oct. 15th and we will be heading up north for some outdoor adventures.

This photo shows how ready and willing we are for the fall season of action close to home. Chime in with some trip plans and lets get out there and make the most of this fall season!

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

The next SAMA sessions

Friends over the Pacific HV20 from Shawn Cordon on Vimeo.






I think this is the answer to our no wind activities! I have been checking out a facebook friends photos of paramotoring and I am getting super stoked. Of course it is the perfect no wind activity for all those session starved SAMAistas. How sweet would it be launching and flying over dunes at sunset check out all the beach tourists! I am checking into the schools, who is with me?

Sunday, August 9, 2009

End of Summer Speed Star? Skydive Allegan!




Who is up for a little end of the summer speed star? Some guys drink, smoke, all you got to do is jump Johnny.....Just remember to pull that little cord, the life you save might be your own.


We are thinking about mid to end of September. Discount for more people in the class, lets get the SAMA crew out and take it past the edge!