sama: Tawas Point Kiteboarding

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, August 29, 2008

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...

1 comment:

Ben said...: Dude, looks like a killer set-up! Let's get a SAMA strike mission together sometime this fall.; August 31, 2008 at 11:10 PM