Island Surf Company

Island Surf Company

Local Surf Board company based in Parksville

Island Surf CompanyPrivate company owned by Scott Barbour who

bought it after twelve years of business from Colin and his wife Sabine

Island Surf Company

Scott Barbour

Colin

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Island Surf CompanyHistory of the Business

In the Spring of 1998, they opened The Surf Shop in Qualicum Beach. After two and a half years at that location, the economy was struggling and their lease was about to expire, so they decided to close the retail store and continue renting gear to their many loyal customers directly from their own home.In 2001, they were fortunate enough to buy some acreage in the country, which just happens to be situated beside the only Highway leading over to the West Coast of Vancouver Island. They renovated the existing Barn and were pleased to announce the opening of ISLAND LONGBOARDS in the Spring of 2003.

Island Surf Company

Heading to Tofino for a day or more of surfing? Stop in on your way and catch up on the latest news and pick up some new gear or a rental from a buddy.

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Island Surf CompanyData Source

Median age (years)

Education (% college & above)

Income (median individual)

Employment (% Full time)

Unemployment (2006 dollars)

Trestles surfers

34 65% $50-70,000a

76% 1%

San Clemente

35-44a 52% $75,000-99,999b

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beachgoers1

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CA beach users2

39 54% $52,682 69% 7%

Census3 36.3 40% $40,657 — 3.2%1) King 2001 2) Hanemann et al. 2004 3) 2000 Census (weighted by % of respondents per city)a) Median within range b) 51.1 percentile household income

Table 1: Demographics of surfers, beachgoers and their communities

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Why Do I think it is Successful business?

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It caters to a demographic that can afford their services.

The average surfers have well paying jobs and post secondary education

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It has flexible hours that makes it convenient for the

customerThis company prides it self on customer service

with actual 24 hr board rentals and pick up/drop off services as late as 11 pm

Island Surf CompanyIsland Surf

Company

Cost surf board $25/ 24hrsBusiness hrs 9 to 5Web ReservationsyesPick up/ drop off till 11 pm

Long Beach Surf Shop

Cost surf board $20/ 24hrsBusiness hrs 9 to 5Web ReservationsNoPick up/ drop off Business hrs

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