I just recently went to the Boarding School for a week and can give you a little insight into that school. The biggest draw there is obvious, you have a world class driver/skier/teacher in Travis Moye and a world class wakeboarder/teacher in Shuan Murray. Kyle Rattray was also there teaching and was great as well. Tha aside, they had the some of the best boarding boats you can buy (Nautique and Master Craft), a complete line of boards and bindings to try, a great house to stay in for the week, shuttle service from the airport, all the food you can eat, etc. It is full service and they take care of everything. One of the big keys to their school is that they limit the number of people that can be there at once (5), make it a fun experience (it isn't about constant teaching and drilling, they truely want you to have fun), let you ride as much or as little as you want, and make you feel comfortable, whether you are a beginner or advanced. You're in a lot different situation than Travis and Shaun (given there status in the industry and sponsorship), so it really comes down to providing a great experience and being in an area that has the potential for a lot of people wanting to learn. Word of mouth is going to be your biggest asset, so you have to make these people want to come back or tell their friends.
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