South Korea to get its first nudist beach in 2017?

Hearing rumours that South Korea might get its first nude beach by 2017.
Apparently officials Gangwon Province are aiming to set up South Korea's first nude beach in an attempt to boost the country's east coast beaches, which lose out every year to the west coast in luring summer visitors from the capital Seoul.
This is not the first time the subject has been broached by government officials.
Gangwon Province tried to launch a female-only nude beach in 2005, while Gangneung City also deliberated, but ultimately scrapped, a nude beach idea due to public outcry. The same happened to a Jeju Island proposal in 2009.
Cynics see history repeating itself here, but if the country can push this through, (and reaasure western visitors--especially female visitors--that their safety is a prime concern,) then Korea may be on to a winner.
Watch  this space.

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.

Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/356531#ixzz2cEXufdbR

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.
Full story here.

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

Beaches at Fire Island New York no longer nude thanks to bad behaviour (and hurricanes.)

After hurricanes Sandy and Irene flattened the dunes on the Fire Island National Seashore, exposing beach views to the rest of the island, the National Park Service has decided to ban nude bathing because of the behaviour of some so-called "naturists".
Prostitution, voyeurism, exhibitionism, public sex and masturbation have all become problems at the beach surrounding the Fire Island Lighthouse.
Yet another nudist resource lost, and another stain on the character of the nudist movement, because of the actions of these perverts masquerading as naturists.
Sometimes, increasingly these days, I despair, I really do. . .

More here

My New Nudist Kindle book Now On Sale!

 My New Kindle Book is Now on Sale!

Nice Girls Can Be Nudists Too is a collection of 26 previously published nudist-themed  articles, in which I take a light hearted and irreverent look at such weighty matters as the drawbacks of dining nude, the pitfalls of celebrating Christmas in the buff, the wisdom of tying up Peeping Toms, the theory that you can tell a woman's personality from the shape of her breasts, and much else besides. Along the way I share some outrageous personal anecdotes and give you an an eye-opening and informative glimpse into a unique world that many of you may have wondered about but few have had the nerve to enter!

Available as a Kindle book on Amazon .

Click here  (US) or here (UK) to view book description, read a sample and purchase your copy.

Hippie Hollow off-limits to boats.

If you're hoping to get down to Hippie Hollow Clothing Optional Park nr Austin Texas, best forget the boat and go by road.
Since early February, much of Hippie Hollow's beach has been put off-limits to boats. The restriction is in part due to safety reasons; the volume of boat traffic has increased exponentially recently creating a real risk to swimmers, but also to help enforce the entry age limit (18 years or over) to the beach which was easily flouted by boat passengers.
News story here
Hippie Hollow website here