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, February 27, 2012

End of February Surf

It's the first year I ever remember scoring waves like this in February!  Normally, there is ice out to the end of the piers.  But this year we are reaping the benefits of a year round surf season in Michigan.  So yesterday after drinking a few cups of coffee and getting highly caffeinated, I loaded the wettie and a couple of my favorite sliding tools; a hand shaped Mini-Simmons, and a factory pumped Firewire Dominator into the Jeep and rolled out to find some icy olas.  The sun was shining, and the wind was southeast telling me this could be an epic late winter score.  I'll let these photos tell the rest of the story, but I had one of the best waves I've ever had on the lakes yesterday.  Thanks to Brian T. for the shots! 

"A wave is where you find it."
                                   -Gerry Lopez







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