People always ask what SAMA means. It started as kind of a joke. It was a sleeting, snowy day in early December. My friend and I were surfing a swell in Grand Haven. I looked over at him knowing we were supposed to both be at pre-Christmas family functions soon, and said "We are like Self Absorbed Michigan Adventurers." That kind of stuck, and like many of our friends we have a common passion for outdoor sports in Michigan, and we go out in any weather to get our sessions. He replied "Ya, SAMA!"

So it was born, the SAMA logo was fashioned by another like minded surfer friend from Grand Haven. SAMA is for all of you year round Michiganders and vacationers who know, love, and respect all the outdoor activities there are to do in Michigan. No matter the weather you will find us us out enjoying all the benefits of our unique freshwater paradise.

Friday, June 26, 2009

International Surfing Day




Well, I didn't make the International Surfing Day event in Holland Michigan this year, but we did do some representing in Newcastle England. There was a nice little forecast for this day on the North Sea. However, the North Sea turns out to be as fickle as our good old Great Lakes and we stood on the beach watching some cute little 1 footers roll in. The forecast called for 3.5 feet, but as you can see that didn't happen. Oh well, my first skunking on European soil. I now have first hand knowledge that the North Sea is burning cold year round, so no need in bringing your light weight wetsuit, next time we will score for sure! I hope everyone back home had a good International Surfing Day event. I will be home July 2nd and looking forward to getting back in the water with everyone.
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