Building Barrels: Recent Episodes
Michael Schumpert
Is it possible to surf hundreds of miles from the nearest beach? It is! But only in a wave pool. However, opening a Surf Park is no easy task. Follow Michael in his efforts to bring waves inland. And learn how you can do it yourself.
It's been a few months since Building Barrels posted an episode. What have we been up to?
It's an arms race to create the best man-made waves. Several competitors in the industry have active and operating surf pools. Others are poised to make an impact. The future looks bright for building barrels across the world!
In the last installment of the Surf Park Summit recap, Building Barrels outlines the presentations by several of the leading artificial wave providers as well as several emerging technologies that are certain to bring the stoke.
Technologies covered include:
Wavegarden
Surf Loch
Surf Lakes
AirSurf
SURF ERA
The Swell
UNIT Surf Pools
Thanks for joining us in the Surf Park Summit recap! Make sure to visit all our other episodes and subscribe for future updates!
And if you'd like to join a surf park mastermind group where we'll share info, network, brainstorm, and collaborate, follow the link below.
http://bit.ly/surfparkmastermind
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You can find more from the surf park summit here...surfparkcentral.com
In this brief segment of the Surf Park Summit recap, Building Barrels explores the industry recovery after Covid, and how to best spread the word about the benefits of surf parks to others.
Topics include:
Who to tell about surf parks
What's your message
Easing introductions to surfing
Post-Covid adventures
Recreational focus during recovery
Surf tourism post-pandemic
And more!
Subscribe to make sure you get the whole series!
And if you'd like to join a surf park mastermind group where we'll share info, network, brainstorm, and collaborate, follow the link below.
http://bit.ly/surfparkmastermind
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You can find more from the surf park summit here...surfparkcentral.com
You train to take the gold at the next surf competition. The media will be there to broadcast your glory. Here's how surf parks will not only help you in your quest, but may revolutionize surf events as we know them.
In this installment of the Surf Park Summit recap, Building Barrels examines surf park contests, the media that will be there, and why you should explore hosting professional training or high-end surf coaching at your surf park.
Topics include:
Surf parks and media/marketing
Benefits of surf park competitions
Types of contests
Holding successful events
Benefits of wave pool training
Creating a luxury surf training experience
And more!
Subscribe to make sure you get the whole series!
And if you'd like to join a surf park mastermind group where we'll share info, network, brainstorm, and collaborate, follow the link below.
http://bit.ly/surfparkmastermind
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You can find more from the surf park summit here...surfparkcentral.com
Your customers will expect crystal clear waves and no chance encounters with microscopic critters (or larger for that matter.) Keep your water clean, keep your water safe. The importance of this cannot be emphasized enough.
In this segment of the Surf Park Summit recap, Building Barrels brings you a summary of a panel discussion on water quality.
You'll hear about:
Keeping your water clean
Navigating local water regulations
Record-keeping
Staying amoeba free
Prioritizing equipment
Lessons learned from existing venues
And more!
Subscribe to make sure you get the whole series on Surf Park Summit!
And if you'd like to join a surf park mastermind group where we'll share info, network, brainstorm, and collaborate, follow the link below.
http://bit.ly/surfparkmastermind
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You can find more from the surf park summit here...surfparkcentral.com
Save the earth, save the waves. The care for mother earth and her oceans has been part of the surfer ethos for as long as man has been riding waves. So how do surf parks fit into that? Through sustainability initiatives.
In this episode of the Surf Park Summit recap, Building Barrels reviews a panel discussion on surf park sustainability and how you can develop your surf park into a showcase for sustainability.
Topics include:
Surf parks' responsibilities to the ocean
Sustainability motivations for surf parks
Must haves for sustainability
Best Practices
Creating a sustainability showcase
Watchdog groups
And more!
Subscribe to make sure you get the whole series!
And if you'd like to join a surf park mastermind group where we'll share info, network, brainstorm, and collaborate, follow the link below.
http://bit.ly/surfparkmastermind
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You can find more from the surf park summit here...surfparkcentral.com
Safety at a surf park? Sounds boring. But keeping your customers healthy and stoked should be a priority. Take good care of your patrons, and your bottom line will thank you.
In this installment of the Surf Park Summit 2020 recap, Building Barrels combines notes from a panel discussion on surf park safety and a presentation by an insurer specializing in family entertainment centers and water/amusement parks.
Topics include:
Managing and mitigating your risk
Safety training
Safety equipment
Lifeguards
Choosing your insurance
Insurance underwriting
Alcohol at your surf park
And more!
Subscribe to make sure you get the whole series!
And if you'd like to join a surf park mastermind group where we'll share info, network, brainstorm, and collaborate, follow the link below.
http://bit.ly/surfparkmastermind
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You can find more from the surf park summit here...surfparkcentral.com
Developing an incredible customer adventure at your surf park will bring you loyal patrons and ultimately, success! Your daily operations and wave management impact their experience more than anything.
In this segment of the Surf Park Summit 2020 recap, Building Barrels combines a presentation on surf park operations with a panel discussion on "wave programming and the ideal customer experience" to help you develop your surf park customer journey while maximizing your revenues.
You'll hear about:
Marketing your surf park
Customer engagement
Programming and events
Operational Design
Mixing up wave types
Matching waves to surfers' skills
And more!
Subscribe to make sure you get the whole series on Surf Park Summit!
And if you'd like to join a free surf park mastermind group where we'll share info, network, brainstorm, and collaborate, follow the link below.
http://bit.ly/surfparkmastermind
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You can find more from the surf park summit here...surfparkcentral.com
No "bro culture" here! Women want to feel welcomed and comfortable when they visit your surf park. They may not be coming for just the perfect man-made waves so you need to keep this in mind when planning.
In this segment of the Surf Park Summit 2020 recap, Building Barrels covers a presentation on the history of surfing and combines it with the panel discussion of "What women want in a surf park." Not sure how they relate? Well they do!
You'll hear about:
Equity in surfing
Purchasing power of women
Expectations before and during a visit
Ambiance and atmosphere
Coaching and instructors
Food and drinks
And more!
Subscribe to make sure you get the whole series on Surf Park Summit!
And if you'd like to join a surf park mastermind group where we'll share info, network, brainstorm, and collaborate, follow the link below.
http://bit.ly/surfparkmastermind
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You can find more from the surf park summit here...surfparkcentral.com
Bringing man-made waves to your area is no easy task. Theres a lot to consider before breaking ground on your surf park. During predevelopment, your site and due diligence findings can impact your design and vice versa. Let's find out how they relate.
In this installment of the Surf Park Summit 2020 recap, Building Barrels combines notes from a presentation by Wavegarden and a panel discussion on predevelopment design and planning for your surf park.
Topics include:
Getting started
Key questions and challenges to consider
Impact of site and studies on design
Getting development permits
Sustainability
Capital management
Other potential joint stakeholders
And more!
Subscribe to make sure you get the whole series!
And if you'd like to join a surf park mastermind group where we'll share info, network, brainstorm, and collaborate, follow the link below.
http://bit.ly/surfparkmastermind
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You can find more from the surf park summit here...surfparkcentral.com
Possibly the biggest challenge you will encounter with your surf park development project is finding the funding to bring man-made waves to your area.
In this segment of the Surf Park Summit 2020 recap, Building Barrels covers the panel discussion of how to fund your surf park.
Topics include:
Capital stacks (and what they are)
Business models
What investors and financiers are looking for
What you need to do before approaching institutional capital
Effects of Covid on surf parks
A "case study" of how URBN SURF founder Andrew Ross pursued funding
And more!
Subscribe to make sure you get the whole series!
And if you'd like to join a surf park mastermind group where we'll share info, network, brainstorm, and collaborate, follow the link below.
http://bit.ly/surfparkmastermind
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You can find more from the surf park summit here...surfparkcentral.com
Surf Park development projects are expensive, and it may help to get public/city support.
In this segment of the Surf Park Summit 2020 recap, Building Barrels covers the panel discussion of public/private partnerships. Topics include:
Benefits to the city (you'll need to convince them!)
City concerns (you'll need to address them)
Some types of financial incentives (get creative)
Why you may not want public support
And more!
Subscribe to make sure you get the whole series!
And if you'd like to join a surf park mastermind group where we'll share info, network, brainstorm, and collaborate, follow the link below.
http://bit.ly/surfparkmastermind
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You can find more from the surf park summit here...surfparkcentral.com
There are only a few surf parks currently operating throughout the world. Continuing our series on the Surf Park Summit 2020, in this episode of Building Barrels we explore a panel discussion between some of the founders, developers, and operators of URBN SURF, The Wave Bristol, Palm Springs Surf Club, BSR Surf, and DSRT Surf. They share some of the lessons they learned during their process of surf park development.
Aspiring surf park developers will hear more about:
Due diligence
Site selection
Commercial business models
Artificial wave tech selection
Business systems
Customer experience
and more!
Subscribe to make sure you get the whole series!
And if you'd like to join a surf park mastermind group where we'll share info, network, brainstorm, and collaborate, follow the link below.
http://bit.ly/surfparkmastermind
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You can find more from the surf park summit here...surfparkcentral.com
The Surf Park Summit held in 2020 examined many valuable topics for the aspiring surf park developer. This is an overview and review of what was covered and is the first in a series exploring the various subjects including:
Financing your surf park
Designing your surf park
Surf park sustainability
What women want
Surf park operations
Surf park safety
Water quality
Public-private partnerships
Current and new technologies
and much more!
Subscribe to make sure you get the whole series!
And if you'd like to join a surf park mastermind group where we'll share info, network, brainstorm, and collaborate, follow the link below.
http://bit.ly/surfparkmastermind
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You can find more from the surf park summit here...surfparkcentral.com
Building Barrels interviews Keno Knieriem and John Kojima with Honokea Surf Villages and Resorts and learns how they can help aspiring surf park developers with their project. Keno and John discuss their lessons learned in developing NLand Surf and their own surf resort in Hawaii. We cover the importance of feasibility and due diligence as well as the many similarities of surf parks to real estate development. Honokea believes in multi-generational developments and they discuss the benefits of skill-based vs thrill-based attractions.
Visit Honokea at http://www.honokea.com
And if you'd like to join a surf park mastermind group where we'll share info, network, brainstorm, and collaborate, follow the link below.
http://bit.ly/surfparkmastermind
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Building Barrels interviews Andrew Thatcher with Endless Surf and learns how pneumatic wave systems work. Andrew discussed their proprietary technology called the Wave Doctor and how it offers different types of waves. We also explore what to look for when choosing a wave tech provider and finding the land to build our surf park.
Visit Endless Surf at www.endlesssurf.com
And if you'd like to join a surf park mastermind group where we'll share info, network, brainstorm, and collaborate, follow the link below.
http://bit.ly/surfparkmastermind
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Building Barrels Interviews Allen Clawson and Dan Aldred with Cloward H2O and learns the importance of water quality for a surf park development. Plus, why you shouldn't call it a wave pool, why water quality engineering is needed before you even buy your land, and the importance of pool vacuums (hint: this is a MUST have!)
Visit http://clowardh2o.com/
to connect with Allen and Dan.
And if you'd like to join a surf park mastermind group where we'll share info, network, brainstorm, and collaborate, follow the link below.
http://bit.ly/surfparkmastermind
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In this episode Building Barrels digs into how surf park development is actually the development of real estate and land. We discuss the different types of commercial real estate as well as how these might be used in your surf park to help bring waves to your hometown.
And if you'd like to join a surf park mastermind group where we'll share info, network, brainstorm, and collaborate, follow the link below.
http://bit.ly/surfparkmastermind
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Are you new to Building Barrels? Start here for a quick introduction to why we created the channel. We strive to learn everything we can about surf park development and pass it on to you so that you too, can Build Barrels. (And for any not-yet-surfers, we explain, what's a barrel?)
If you'd like to join a surf park mastermind group where we'll share info, network, brainstorm, and collaborate, follow the link below.
http://bit.ly/surfparkmastermind
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In the previous episode of Building Barrels, we discussed the Real Estate Development Matrix created by Daniel Kohlhepp at Johns Hopkins school of Real Estate. Breaking the process down to phases and tasks, the matrix can help surf park developers better understand how to develop land and get it ready for surfers to enjoy perfect waves in your hometown! This episode focuses on the tasks associated with the different phases of the real estate development matrix. For a bigger picture understanding of the phases, check out Part 1 here...
And if you'd like to join a surf park mastermind group where we'll share info, network, brainstorm, and collaborate, follow the link below.
http://bit.ly/surfparkmastermind
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In this episode, Building Barrels explores the Real Estate Development Matrix created by Daniel Kohlhepp at Johns Hopkins school of Real Estate. The matrix can help surf park developers better understand each phase of the process in developing land to get it ready for surfers to enjoy perfect waves in your hometown! To better understand the tasks associated with the different phases of the real estate development matrix, check out Part 2 here...
And if you'd like to join a surf park mastermind group where we'll share info, network, brainstorm, and collaborate, follow the link below.
http://bit.ly/surfparkmastermind
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Today, Building Barrels discusses the sports tourism industry and the impact it has on the town near you. How does surfing fit into sports tourism? How would a surf park impact our community? Why is surfing a big deal? All this and more...
And if you'd like to join a surf park mastermind group where we'll share info, network, brainstorm, and collaborate, follow the link below.
http://bit.ly/surfparkmastermind
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