Sunday 17 July 2011 - Nationwide!
What is it?
British Naturism’s The Great British Skinny Dip (GBSD) is a big, fun event happening across the UK in July. Many locations – including some traditionally clothed venues – will host skinny dips so that anyone can experience the joy of swimming without clothes.
Strip off into something more comfortable
There is nothing quite so liberating and life-affirming as swimming without clothes and the wonderful sensation of the water over your whole body. In fact, the swimsuit is the most pointless item of clothing invented – it neither keeps you warm nor dry! Modern designs also serve to draw attention to the very parts of the body that costumes intend to hide.
Give your birthday suit an airing
We’ve all got one - and it wasn’t designed to be wrapped up in clothes 24/7. Yet cultural issues often mean that simple human nudity is treated with shame, or seen as provocative or dirty. In fact, it’s all good. We all benefit – mentally, physically and psychologically - from shedding our clothes. It’s fun, liberating, relaxing, healthy to be in the fresh air and sunshine, de-stressing, bringing a sense of well-being, and an escape from daily life and social convention.
See more of your friends
You can skinny dip alone, but it’s better with others. We know that newcomers can be hesitant or even embarrassed about being nude in front of others – especially people they know - for the first time, but it quickly becomes normal to be naked among naked people. Poor body image is improved as no-one has a “perfect” body and we’re all different anyway. It is surprising how quickly confidence grows and self-consciousness fades.
Where to bare
If you are ready for a thrilling and different experience that might well change your life, where can you go? We’re in the process of gathering the locations that will feature, so bookmark this page now and keep checking back. You’ll also find a page devoted to the event on Facebook. Anywhere that you can swim can be included such as beaches, lakes, rivers, leisure centres, and municipal/school pools. Many of British Naturism’s member clubs and swims will be hosting sessions.
Participating locations for Sunday 17 July
Corton beach, Lowestoft, Suffolk – hosted by British Naturism. From 10am.
Candy Farm, Wroot Road, Finningley, Doncaster, DN9 3DZ - contact Colin 01302 770861 mob 07751699061, colinatcandy@yahoo.co.uk, web - www.candyfarmcampsite.co.uk. All day, no need to book, just turn up.
Dorset - keep an eye on the website for Naked Swim.
Also, on Saturday 16 July
The Midsummer Skinny Dip, The Pells Pool, Lewes. 7.30 pm – 10.30pm.
South Forest Leisure Centre, Robin Hood Cross-Roads, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9JF (*For sat-nav use postcode: NG21 9JA*) - contact Colin 01302 770861 mob 07751699061 colinatcandy@yahoo.co.uk. 7 30pm to 10 30pm, followed by a drink in the bar - no need to book, just turn up.
...and on Friday 15 July
Western Swimming Club, Chepstow Leisure Centre. 8.15 - 10.15pm - contact 07804 309130 enquiries@westernswimclub.org.uk - no need to book, just turn up, though please bring Photo ID.
Why not arrange one yourself?
For further information, help, advice, or to make suggestions for locations please contact us:
GBSD National Co-ordinator David Ross: david.ross@greatbritishskinnydip.info
British Naturism Commercial Manager Andrew Welch: media@greatbritishskinnydip.info
Get involved and tell us what you think about this event on Facebook!
THE GREAT BRITISH SKINNY DIP – YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE BUT YOUR CLOTHES...
