Tawas Point Kiteboarding

Hey bros,

I went over to Tawas Point yesterday to hook up with Mark Kuban (Liquid Force) and check out their kite scene. The wind was forecasted SE to 25 knots...didn't happen. So I grabbed my camera and did a recon of the point (Sandy Hook).

They have huge sandbar flats with knee-deep water holding in the high 70's to low 80's for most of the summer. When it blows, pretty much every direction works except for NW.

Waves, flats, warm water, steay winds, State Park camping, and good people (I met this kiter called "Safety Rick" who let me stay on his boat for the night).

All said and done, a four hour drive would be well worth it when the wind is on in Tawas. Lets keep this one in mind and make plans for a mission...

Mt Bohemia - Official 6 Month Alert

Hey bros,

It's official; 6 months till go-time!

Here's the gig:

January 29th to February 1st

Mt Bohemia

Season passes go on sale (one day only) December 6th for the $99.00 special... You know what to do.

For those who haven't already been there, check this link for more details:

www.mtbohemia.com

Cheers,

Johnson

SAMA Meeting Success!!!

Thanks to all who showed last night to the meeting at Lucky's! We just hungout and put together some ideas for this up coming fall winter season.

Currently, we are planning:

Xavier Rudd concert Sept. 20th Vic Theatre in Chicago. (Anna and I, Aaron and Lesa, and Ben Burgess have all purchased tickets, check the SAMA site for the link to buy tickets for yourselves.)

Kayak / canoe trip the weekend of Sept. 27th (Pine River - camping at Coolwater Campground).

Mt. Bohemia is currently scheduled for Feb. 6, 7, 8th (booking yurts with bathroooms and heaters).

We also are talking about setting up a SAMA camp on Brian Scott's parents land on Sutton's Bay up north. That way we are in striking distance for kiting, mt. biking, kayaking, surfing, hiking or whatever your outdoor purists souls desire. We are tentatively planning sometime in October for that weekend. Again, if you don't want to miss any of the swashbuckling SAMA action trips then you should make sure to sign up for the email subscription.

Again, I will post all the details of each trip soon. Please email me if you are interested in going.

www.samanationgreatlakes.blogspot.com

ok, maybe I can handle this...

I just got this to work... So I am officially open for SAMA business. Anyone need a cameraman? Will work for surf!

I can't make the meeting but I want my sticker!

Welcome to the next generation of the SAMA nation!!

Welcome to the next generation of the SAMA nation!!

We will be holding the first SAMA monthly mission meeting this Monday Aug. 25th from 7-8pm at Lucky's Coffee Shop in Spring Lake, MI. The plan is to chill with friends and throw out some ideas for trips that will be scheduled for the fall and winter season. Bring friends and ideas for adventures! Kayak, mountain bike, surfing, climbing, kiteboarding, skiing/snowboarding, and even music festivals all fall under our commitment to making the Lakeshore area a great place for outdoor enthusiasts and positive fun loving people to live and connect with each other. Bring your laptops for WiFi research on the logistics of these epic adventures. Also, in the future we will try to have a data projector to show slide shows and videos of past trips.

I will bring a notebook and calendar. We will jot down some trip ideas to be posted on our SAMA blog. I will update the blog as trips become confirmed and the organizing persons contact information. Therefore, it will be imperative that you sign up for an email subscription on the SAMA blog to keep up to date with all the current SAMA adventures. As always, we are stoked to the core about the outdoor possibilities of our region and abroad.

Here is the bait!! I have just purchased 20 new and improved two color SAMA die cut stickers. Made from the highest quality of vinyl all weather die cut material. I will be handing out these killer new stickers at the meeting while supplies last! Every batch of SAMA stickers is unique so you don't want to miss this opportunity to grab these special editions of the SAMA nation sticker collection. These stickers will show the world that you are part of a growing force of individuals who the love the beauty of our region and vow to live a life that personifies the SAMA spirit. How SAMA are you??

A sign from God

We travelled up to Mackinac Island this weekend for my cousins wedding. It was a great time, we spent a couple of nights on the rock. What a special time with family, and an amazing wedding! From there we headed out US 2 and camped on the beach for a night. As Anna and I walked along the coast, we were stopped in our tracks at this sight. With the cross blazing in the post sunset glow, illuminating the headland where Seul Choix Point juts out into expanse of Lake Michigan; we couldn't help feel that we had seen something special. I think this photo truly deserves the title "God's Country".

Surfrider on Tour

Greetings from the salty shores of N.C.! I had the amazing opportunity last night to work at the Surfrider booth at the Jack Johnson show in Raleigh...and wanted to let you all know that everyone is talking about the Great Lakes Chapter! Lots of positive comments on the dedication of the SAMA crew!

The show was awesome...and Jack Johnson matches every dollar donated on his tour to Surfrider

http://www.surfriderontour.blogspot.com/

ESPANA

A couple photos from our little side trip to Spain over here in France. More to come when we get home.

Xavier Rudd @ The Vic Theater in Chicago

Hey bros (that includes da girls...),

Lesa & I pulled the trigger on Xavier Rudd tickets for September 20th in Chicago...

If you'd like to join us, check the link and attack it with plastic!

Word!

http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/882091

Hella Surfboards for Sale on Craigslist...

...check it:

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/spo/778580924.html