Nudism Numbers in America Fall.

The membership of the American Association for Nude Recreation (the USA's largest and most long-established organization nudist organisation ) is shrinking. The association once had over 50,000 members but in recent years the figure has dropped to about 35,000.

Spokesman Tom Mulhall believes that the fall in numbers reflects the reluctance of younger people to join an organisation which they perceive to be redundant and a little stuffy, prefering instead to practice a more informal type of nudity. The solution? Trying to get attract younger members. It's not simply to have more naked people wandering around their clubs, Mulhall says, but to ensure the future of nudism.

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Holkham Nudist Beach Lost Because Of Flashers And Perverts

The naturist section of a UK beach made famous by the film Shakespeare in Love is to close because of complaints over people having sex in public. Naturists will be banned from one of my own favourite nude beaches, Holkham beach, Norfolk, from 1 July.
This is a great blow to the UK nudist movement and yet more proof that the growing usurpation of legitimate naturist resources by doggers and similar filth offers a serious threat to the naturist movement going forward.
I don't know what the answer is. Maybe we should find a way to name and shame them. Your ideas would be appreciated.
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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.

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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.

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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 . . .!

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