Russia Cracks Down on "Unofficial" Nudists

Russia Cracks Down on "Unofficial" Nudists:

The perils of using unofficial beaches! The normally tolerant ( at least where naturism is concerned,) Russian authorities seem to be taking a harder line when it comes to stripping off at unregulated venues, as this news report of a police raid on an unofficial beach near Minsk indicates.
As I advise in "The Complete Guide to Nudism & Naturism", stay on the official beaches unless you're SURE of the position and the attitude of the local authorities, and remember that attitiudes can change over time.

Read the article here.

22 of the Best Skinny Dips As Recommended By CNN

CNN might not be best known as avid supporters of the nudist lifestyle, but they've come up with a list of 22 of what they consider to be the best places to skinny dip worldwide. The post also contains a slideshow of of the dazzling locations mentioned.
Be warned! You might not need swimsuits, but you're going to need deep pockets to take advantage of some of the places on offer!
The locations really are worldwide, and include  Japan, China, Croatia, the USA, France and loads more. Dear old UK only gets one mention, ( Lady Falls, near Brecon in Wales) but I can vouch for this one as it's not a million miles from my home and I've used it several times. Unlike some of the others it's free to use, but you'll need to prepare yourself for the breathtaking coldness of the water when you take the plunge!
If you've used any of the places mentioned, why not  comment on your impressions?

Full artice here.

Where to get naked in Canada (without getting arrested)

I guess Canada isn't the first place that comes to mind when you think of relaxing on a nude beach, but it can boast some world class clothes-optional beaches and yes, the weather is often plenty warm enough!

The law regarding public nudity in Canada is not straightforward. There are dozens of nude beaches across the country, though only a handful of them are legally recognized as clothing-optional beaches. Many others are unofficially recognized as clothing-optional beaches where authorities do not arrest nude sunbathers.

This article from The Huffington Post shows you some of the best. . .

Top Ten Nudist Beaches According to cheapflights.co.uk

Budget flights website cheapflights.co.uk have come up with this list of what they consider to be the world's best nudist beaches. Although there are some old favourites in there, (Wreck Beach, Haulover ) and some notable ommisions, (Tambaba in Brazil,) there are a few interesting inclusions which don't usually make the "top ten" lists. Definitely worth a look.

Go here

UK's Studland Nudist Beach to be extended

And now some good news!

The UK organisation The National Trust, owners of Studland Beach near Bournmouth, Hampshire, have agreed to the extension of the nudist section of the beach.
This follows a comprehensive clampdown on the "unsuitable" behaviour which had previously threatened the beach's future.
Congratulations to the teams of genuine nudist volunteer wardens who patrol the nudist area to keep it clear of the filth which contaminates so many of our nudist areas, threatening their existence and turning public opinion against real nudism.
Now, just another 1000 beaches to clean up . . .!

Full story here

China Nude Beach hits trouble. . .

China's one and only nudist beach lies on Da Dong Hai (Great East Sea) beach, just only three kilometers from the popular resort of Sanya, where it has become increasingly common to see groups of people chatting and playing cards in the nude at the far end of the beach.

Although the fact that China's rulers are able to tolerate some level of public social nudity is cause for optimism, there may be trouble ahead. The authorities are concerned that there is no signpost to inform tourists that the area is for nudists, and there have been reports of embarrassing encounters between clothed and nude beach goers.

Although the beach isn't yet under threat of closure, China is a notoriously restrictive society, and we are keeping our fingers crossed that the new leadership doesn't decide on a heavy handed solution to this situation.
Read The China News article here . . .

Nude Beach closures; Is Pirate's Cove next on the list?

Pirate’s Cove is one of the prettiest spots on California's San Luis Obispo County's southern coast, and one of the best nude beaches in the area. Up to now it’s always been a quiet, undeveloped spot passed over by the masses who head to Avila and Pismo.
That may all change in the next couple years as the county converts the area to a public park, complete with a paved parking lot, improved trails and restrooms.
Are we in danger of losing yet another fine beach?

Read more here: http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2013/03/02/2413927/so-what-if-the-countys-only-nude.html