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, July 6, 2007



Well Samaestas,

I am looking at my last few days in Austria, and planning to end it in full stride. I am meeting up with a friend that I met in Costa Rica surfing the first time. His name is Johan, he is from Santa Barbara California, and we are going to hit up some more climbing in the Zell am See area. It is a gorgeous lake town in the mountains with glacier peaks (probably not much longer so I better keep my photos of that) , rushing white water rivers and enough climbing to satisfy even the most hardcore. Here is a little photo of the hostel we are staying at. It should be sweet, lots of ex. Boyne Austrian ski instructors live near this area so it is a little like a reunion. I will post some pics after the trip, but will be coming home the day after we get back so pics will be posted back in Grand Haven. I am super excited to get back and get in the water again, as soon as I collect all my gear that has been ransacked from my garage! Haha..

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2 comments:

Ben said...

I just ordered some offical SAMA wear, so I will be sporting the new sweet gear at the beach soon!!

July 6, 2007 at 1:42 PM
Lesa said...

Braymer this photo looks incredible! what a cool "little" place... hey i tried to reply and your email wouldn't go thru..hope your checking school address.. CU soon! missin' our perseveratin' sessions! :-)

July 9, 2007 at 7:39 PM

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