sama: June 2012

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, June 22, 2012

SAMA Hits the Shelves at Mackite in Grand Haven

It's official SAMA is now available in stores near you! Pick up your SAMA swag at the two Mackite locations. The board sports center on the east side of town, and the downtown Grand Haven store. Join the SAMA nation!

SAMA at Mackite from Ben Braymer on Vimeo.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Summer Solstice Sessions

With the first day of summer upon us, and the wind blowing for days out of the south; the local crew was poised and ready to rally north for a few days of kiting and surfing. Water temps were in the high 60's and with the air temps in the 80's it made for some amazing mid June Summer Solstice Sessions. We headed to a buddies place in Onekama for a night, and then up to Frankfort for a long day of kiting, surfing, SUPing, and eventually finished off with a sunset session body surfing. It's summer time and the livin's so fine!