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.

Monday, September 22, 2008

Surfrider Beach Explorers + Tall Ship Sailors






Here is a couple of shots from our epic field trip this week. My students were hard at work sailing the Friends Good Will replica Tall Ship. The students were appalled at the amount of trash they found on the beach! We are gathering human impact data from 4 different beaches this year and sending it to Surfrider. The students learned to appreciate the power of the wind while sailing aboard the FGW. This ship is docked at the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven and was used for merchant sailing on the Great Lakes until it was pressed into service to sail with Oliver Perry in the Battle of Lake Erie. This was a decisive battle that kicked the British out of the Lakes region during the War of 1812. Amazing experience for the students!!
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