Seychelles
Isle was formerly known as Irish Estates until its rebirth in September of
2013. Created by Irishgent Resident, it
has become a dream that he has made a virtual reality; a close knit sailing
community where everyone knows each other and participates in one another’s
events and activities.
Seychelles
Isle features a collection of islands surrounded by water, coral beds and
magnificent beaches created and designed by the talented Ericaanne Hastings.
Together with Irishgent’s vision and her hands on approach, together they
captured the essence of all that defines serenity, tranquility and Prestige.
Interview
with IrishGent Resident
Lanai: Hi Irish, it has
been a long time since we have really sat down and talked about what you do
here. I must say in the 2 years since Irish Estates, you have really flourished
as a community. I am glad to see your vision has come to life in such a way.
Irish:
Hi, and Thank you Lanai. It's always a pleasure to see you. Well, I can tell
you these past 2 years have been an amazing time of growth, applied experience,
and sharing as our prestigious community thrives.
Lanai: Before we shine a
spotlight on this beautiful community, I would like our readers to get to know
the man behind Sychelles Isle you. Who
is Irishgent and what brought him to Second Life?
Irish:
I am first and foremost a people person. I have found that as I Invest in the
quality of lives through services and entrepreneurial ventures that corporately
we have succeeded in reaching our goals and have made lifelong connections and
friendships along the way. To me that is the richest part of my endeavors.
I
am a man with a goal to bring to life an experience in our world through this
artistic creation... a wonderment in which we can all share. the beauty,
tranquility, serenity, of what it is to live a life in the Seychelles isles.
I
like to joke that it’s the hidden jewel of the sailing community where the
billionaires chased off the millionaires!
I am man with a goal to provide that very experience in open water
sailing to our very creative world.
Lanai: You have been here
since 2011, in avatar years that is passed the noobie stage and going into
seasoned resident. What can you tell me about your experience here thus far?
Irish: I think that makes me about 200 years old
now! I’ll say this, since my first days
here I had a goal in mind, to serve and provide an experience for us that
enhances the virtual world and brings growth and enjoyment to our communities
here.
Along
the way I’ve met some wonderfully talented and skilled people (both creatively,
technically, and business minded individuals) that have made this experience
even more enjoyable and motivating.
Since
my first rez-day, and continuing, I have a deeper understanding Our Second Life
world as one of imagination, and creativity that brings the magic we all enjoy
here…to me, my contribution to our common goal over these years has only made
this experience more intriguing and delightful.
Lanai: Seychelles Isle is
impressive. I really love the attention to detail and its luxurious feel. While exploring it still has some reminisce
of Irish Estates. Ericaanne Hastings creativity can certainly be felt here.
What inspired you two in creating this community design?
Irish: Thank you.
We pride ourselves on serving our community with a comfortable and safe
place where the attention to detail and beauty can clearly be seen and
obviously felt through our planning and Ericaanne Hastings' elegant touch.
Our
inspiration comes from Seychelles Islands of the Indian Ocean, a love of the
Sea & our communities that inhabit it.
Lanai: What inspired the
name Seychelles Isle?
Irish: That's easy Lanai. Our Inspiration for the
name "Seychelles Isles" comes from the derivative of The Republic of
Seychelles in the Indian Ocean, an archipelago of legendary beauty, and a
prestigious retreat to Sailors and Yacht owners around the world.
Of
its 115 islands, 41 constitute the oldest mid-oceanic granite islands on earth,
and coral atolls and reef islands of the Outer Islands. Seychelles is truly a
gem of the sailing community.
Lanai: Can you tell me more
about the Sailing community here?
Irish:
We have created a very beautiful and tranquil open water sailing experience
with now over 40 sims and expanding. Seychelles Isles prides itself on being an
active participant in sailing events such as the Americas Cup races, Golden
Gates yacht Club sl, and Home of the
Louis Vuitton Cup In SL. We are host to the Sail for Life races & Sail For
Life Jazz Festival, Annual Seychelles Isles Raft~Up and our on- going sailing
regattas.
Lanai: besides sailing, you
have some pretty nice areas for live performances and other activities. How
often do you have events and what other things does Seychelle Isle have to
offer residents in Second Life©?
Irish: Our community is privy to live singers, DJ
parties, and home to the Anchor & Compass Public House & Docks, and The
Elite Sounds of Jazz club all providing multi-weekly events and primarily
during the 1-4 slt times on the weekends.
We
also offer meet and greet socializing, dance venues, social contest as best
parcel, photo contests, and other muses such as our annual Raft~Up and upcoming
sailing classes and regattas.
Lanai: Something this well
designed cannot be done alone. Besides having Ericaanne’s touch on this
community, who else is involved in keeping things organized and entertaining?
Irish:
I have had the privilege of being surrounded by talented and committed people
such as our Chief Operations officer: Baila Palmira, Commodore of the Golden
Gates Yacht Club sl: Don Berithos, and Vice: Roan Blackburn, Entertainment
Director: Justin Meyers, and David Jupiter, Ambassador and Director of Public
Relations.
Lanai: How can residents go
about being part of Seychelles Isle’s community?
Irish: Our primary tool is the Seychelles Isles
website @ http://seychellesisles.wordpress.com/land-information/available-land/ and our professional staff
if you have specific questions.
Lanai: Do you have land for
rent? If so, is it both commercial and residential?
Irish: Yes, Lanai we have land for sale in
Seychelles Isles primarily as a residential community and supportive of our
residents endeavors. We also have
mooring slips at the yacht club marina.
Lanai: I think you all are
doing a fantastic job here and I hope to see some more new and exciting things
happening here. What can you tell me about things to come for Seychelles Isle?
Irish: We are moving forward as a community as we
expand providing more open water sailing opportunities for our world. With that
said, we welcome people from all walks of life embracing diversity in our
community.
Lanai: I cannot end this
interview without mentioning your success with raising money for FEED A Smile.
Can you tell our readers about this cause and how much Seychelles Islae
raised.?
Irish: One of our proudest moments
has been when we hosted our media partner, SL Live Radio's ~FEED A SMILE~ fund-raising event at our
Golden Gates Yacht Club SL. With all of the generous donations we raised
245,000+L in 2 hours (equivalent to approx. 2000 meals). If you would like to
find out more visit Live and Learn in Kenya at http://www.leben-lernen-kenia.org/typo3/index.php?id=115&L=1
I'd like to take this
opportunity to thank all of you that
gave to this worthy life changing cause and a warm thank you to our
partners at SL LIVE RADIO - Esme Capelo and Thorn Andel.
Additional
Information
SLURL: Port Victoria Isle (47,200,31)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Port%20Victoria%20Isle/47/200/31
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeychellesIsles
Preferred Contact:
IrishGent,
Baila Palmira, David Jupiter.
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