Surfer’s Bay VIP Spotlight: Guyot Habana

Submitted by Persia Bravin
Photos courtesy Guyot Habana

From absolute beginners to seasoned pros, this series of exclusive interviews for SurfWatch aims to discover more about the people that paddle out and face the waves at Surfer’s Bay VIP. One of the stalwarts of the Surfer's Bay surf community is Guyot Habana; a seasoned surfer with over ten years of surfing experience. Guy can often be seen surfing and teaching new surfers at the sim and he also creates a range of surfboards which are available for purchase. We caught up with Guy to find out more about this talented and friendly man…

SW (SurfWatch):  Hi Guy – thanks for taking to us at SurfWatch. What do you most enjoy about surfing at the Surfer’s Bay VIP sim?

GH (Guyot Habana): I really enjoy surfing with friends here such as Duncan, Leanne, and my ladies Topanga, Sahara, Britney, and anyone else I meet out on these amazing waves. Not to mention this gorgeous sim with all its colors and atmosphere and the fantastic members of Surfers Bay.

SW: What would you say to encourage others to try surfing?

GH: You really will become addicted! I have taught and introduced many to surfing and love watching others enjoy it. As they grow in their surfing abilities, they become one with the surfing community, which is a whole world unto itself.

SW:  I agree Guy. Showing new people how to surf is so rewarding.  So, what is your favourite type of board – and why?

GH: C-3 has the most realism and best performance and I am a real stickler for realism and about performance!

SW: You also make surfboards - what inspired you to start?

GH: I love building everything imaginable and my love of surfing drove me to it.

SW: Where can surfers purchase and try your boards Guy?

GH: You can find my shop at Surfer’s Bay VIP or just IM me, I am always ready to help a new or seasoned surfer!

SW: Your boards are beautiful – what inspires their design Guy?

GH: I enjoy creating something a bit different to what you can find at other board shops.

SW: Ok so back to the waves! What music do you listen to when surfing guy?

GH: Anything by The Beach Boys. Also, Island type music or good old Rock & Roll. I used to DJ for many years so music is my passion and music of all types works for me.

SW: Before I let you get back to surfing – my final question. What else do you enjoy doing in SL?

GH: Building cars, motorcycles, dragsters, houses, clocks, landscaping… you name it. And dancing!

SW: Thanks for your time Guy – anything else you would like to add before you get back to your surfboard?

GH: Yes! Surfers Bay VIP is the place to surf, dance, and make love. The DJ's and the Sim itself… it’s amazing here: come on down!!!

Surf at Surfer’s Bay VIP: There is a group join fee of 500L which allows rezz rights anywhere on the sim. There is a C-3 rezzer and Maoli waves. Members can also set their home position on the sim plus there are male and female changing rooms in skyboxes. You can also surf across to the new Surfer’s Eden sim.

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