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.

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

More NorMo










Here are more shots from Ingrid. I really love the shot of Joel dropping into that dumping insider. That inside was really punch'n around 4:00 Sunday!

NoMo rules!


Here is a photo Vince sent to me this morning. Ingrid took some shots from the jetty and she has a really nice lens. The new mini Walden is a great board for the wind swell lake conditions. It allows you good float but also can turn quickly like a shorter board. Great day, and I hope to surf with everyone again soon!

Monday, October 22, 2007

Yak Attack


Well when you are too tired to surf on the board, good time to get the kayak gear, yesturday in North Muskegon, felt like a Sept day!

Sunday, October 21, 2007

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Sama Slayers


A true Self-Absorbed Mid-West Adventurer.... I liked how the surfboards, kites, mt.bike, and the hunting gear really ties the whole midwestern scene together. Hopefully, we will get a hunt-surf weekend under our belt soon. I saw a little button buck tonight, but didn't have the heart to shoot him.

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Michigan September Sessions

I did indeed get a new camera, and now if it's possible I think I'm shooting more photos than ever before :) Here are a few shots from late September... brooke


Saturday, October 6, 2007

Brooke's New Camera


I was hoping Brooke's new camera would shoot fast enough to do sequence shots... and it does!

We should be able to get some cool shots skating the pool in Grand Haven and snowboarding this winter.

BS

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Greenies



Hey Crew,

I saw these boards on a website and thought it was noteworthy. The kits look pretty cool, although REALLY expensive. It would be interesting to surf one and see how they float in the freshies.

http://www.grainsurfboards.com/

Well, hopefully there will be some surf after school today. Looks like a die out, and then the southwest is ramping up for tomorrow a bit. We scored a great session in Frankfort Sunday. I forgot how beautiful the water up there is. Nice little day trip, and the scene up there is exploding. Not sure how cool that is but at least it means more friends to surf with. Hope to see all of you in the water sometime this week.

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

North Mo Beach Clean Up Results

I finally counted up all the things the beach clean up crew up here in North Muskegon collected and look at all this trash!!!

Thanks to all the samanians who clean the beaches all over Lake Michigan!

Here is our data from the clean up:
21 Bags
64 Balloons
21 Beverage Bottles
7 Caps/Lids
10 pieces of clothing
42 Cups/plates/spoons/forks
121 Food Wrappers
1 6-pack holder
28 straws
15 toy pieces
1 Buoy
8 Pieces of Fishing Line
2 Pieces of Rope
18 Cigar Tips
275 cigarettes!!!!!!
6 Cigarettes packages
28 pieces of building material
1 Car Part
1 Dead Bird
2 Condoms
2 Diapers
1 Tampon
59 Pieces of Glass