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Frequently Asked Questions on REC.NUDE - Part II of II

  Curious to know if there's a beach, swimming hole, campground, club,
  or resort near you where you can enjoy nature naturally?

  Here's a list to help you get started...

  I. NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
  A. THE U.S.A.
  The ASA is the premier organization of American nudist resorts and facilitates
  lobbying and education efforts, while TNS serves as a publishing organization
  emphasizing fair use of beaches and other public lands. There are hundreds
  of local clubs, camps, and resorts too numerous to list here.

  The American Sunbathing Association (ASA)
  1703 N. Main St., Suite E
  Kissimee FL 34744-9988
  [phone] Membership Information
  [phone]
  [phone] FAX

  The Naturist Society represents many of the "free beachers" and grew out of
  that phase of the nudist/naturist movement in America. The Naturist Action
  Committee, in conjunction with TNS, works with officials to increase public
  acceptance and opportunities for clothing-optional recreation.

  The Naturist Society  (TNS)
   and the Naturist Action Committee (NAC)
  PO Box 132
  Oshkosh WI 54902
  [phone]
  [phone] FAX

  There is also one other national group, The National Nudist Council.

  The National Nudist Council of the Americas
  Rt 1, Box 34
  Sprakers, NY 12166

  B. CANADA
  Many Canadian clubs are ASA clubs.  However, Canada has two national movements
  (one English, one French) and is the only country in the world to have two
  INF (International Naturist Federation) member groups because of this.

  Federation of Canadian Naturists (FCN)     Federation Quebecoise de Naturisme
  PO Box 186                                 4545, av. Pierre-de-Coubertin
  Islington, Ontario                         C.P. 1000 Succarsale "M"
  Canada M9A 4X2                             Montreal, Quebec
                                             Canada H1V 3R2
                                             [phone] (or 3000)

  C. OTHER COUNTRIES
  Central Council for British Naturism (CCBN)
  Assurance House
  35-41 Hazelwood Road
  Northhampton NN1 1LL UK
  Telephone (within UK)        0604 20361
            (from abroad)  [phone]

  Australia: The Australian Nudist Federation
  The Secretary, ANF,
  P.O. Box 268,
  Belconnen,
  ACT  2617

  There are many, many countries with national organizations.  For
  information on your country write to the:
     International Naturist Information Center
     PO Box 2082
     2800 BE Gouda, Netherlands

  II. PUBLICATIONS
  A. GUIDEBOOKS
  The North American Guide to Nude Recreation: A guide to all ASA members camps,
   resorts and non-landed clubs.  $18.95 ($16.95 for ASA members) + $3 shipping
   from the ASA.  Floridans add sales tax.  200 pgs, 8 1/2 x 11, soft cover.

  World Guide to Nude Beaches & Recreation, by Lee Baxandall: A Naturist Society
   publication covering the USA and 80 other countries.  $21.95 + 3 shipping in
   US (Outside US, by surface mail, $5 or by air, $10) from TNS.

  INF World Handbook - 1990 - 1991 Edition - 847 page guide containing
   information on naturist sites, clubs, and beaches around the world.
   $18.95 + $3 shipping from the ASA or TNS.

  NUDISK - Computer Disk Listing of Naturist Areas of US East Coast.
   Mac 3.5", IBM 3.5" and 5.25".  Disk only $15.95.
   121 Page Printout, $19.95. Both, only $29.95
   Printouts for 1. Florida & Georgia; 2. South Carolina to New York;
   3. East Tenn., N.C., S.C, VA, GA, only $7.95 ea. Printout for New
   England, (81 pp) only $13.95.  Post Paid (specify area when ordering).

   See the review of NUDISK in Nude & Natural 11.3, p.4.
   Written from a guest's-eye viewpoint, no punches pulled, by permanent
   nudists, The N & N Nomads.  Send $US to:  Camilla Van Sickle
                                             PO Box 1418U
                                             Sarasota, FL 34230

  There are several hot springs guides that may be useful, as well as guides
   for specific areas (California beaches, etc.).

  Canadian Guide to Naturist Resorts and Beaches
  Federation of Canadian Naturists (FCN), see above, 1991, CAN $9.95, 51 pages
  Contents:
  - Introduction to Naturism and its history in Canada
  - Listings for clubs, resorts, travel clubs, and 'free' beaches
    organized by geographic region: Pacific, Prarie, Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic
  - In total, covers: 27 clubs or resorts; 8 travel clubs; 4 free beaches

  Some European guides (sorry no prices on some of them -- maybe someone can
   fill me in and I will post it next go around?):

    L'Officiel du Littoral Nudiste - French beaches only.  Tells you where it
     is official, where it is tolerated, and where they impose fines.
     Written in French, with maps and access instructions.
     Editions Symbiose, 23, Rue Tronchet 75008 Paris.

    FKK Reisefuhrer - All over Europe.  Beaches and inland.  All in German.
     Contains some very beautiful photography.  ISBN 3-87261-061-9.
     Gloss & Co Verlagsgesellschaft, Postfach 50 03 44, D-2000 Hamburg 50,
     Germany.

    Free Sun - All over Europe.  In English.  Sketch maps and terse
     descriptions (sometimes hard to follow).  ISBN 0-906677-07-6.
     Also Inland Free Sun, inland sites only, ISBN 0268-0998.
     Available from CCBN (see above).

    Naturist Guide, Holiday Centres in France, Spain and Greece - Published
     by La Vie au Soleil/Vivre Nu Magazine.  In English and in French; very good
     coverage of France, but probably most useful for camping sites rather than
     holiday centres with only cottages.  Price 50 FRF.  EDIBUL, BP 21, F-84570
     Mormoiron, France.  Tel [phone]; Fax [phone].

    Bare Facts, A Guide to Austrlia's Nude and Dress Optional Clubs, Resorts
     and Beaches. Published by Australian Sun & Health. Good descriptions of
     most clubs and resorts, with contact details. Beaches well covered, with
     directions and most descriptions accurate. Price A$10, US$12 (air),
     US$9 (sea).

  B. PERIODICALS
  The Bulletin: Published by the ASA for its members.  A monthly (except for
   January) newspaper.  Contains organizational business updates, club news,
   and other topics of interest to members.  Single copy price - $2.75.
   Subscription available with ASA membership.

  Nude & Natural (formerly Clothed with the Sun): A quarterly magazine,
   included in Naturist Society ($30 **) membership. Provides information
   about the Naturist movement on a national level. May be subscribed to
   separately for $25.  Single copies $8 + $3 shipping/handling per order.

   ** Memberships OUTSIDE US: $40 surface, or with air delivery, $50.
      Subscriptions without membership, deduct $5.  US funds only.

  UBFREE: Monthly Nudists Review.  For more details, send SASE to:
   UBFREE, PO Box 38031, Houston, TX  77238

  Naturally (formerly called The Event):  Quarterly magazine, $18/year.
   Naturally, PO Box 203-A, Pequannock, NJ 07440.

  Bare In Mind/Beachhead:  Monthly, newspaper format, $23/year 2nd class,
   $28/year 1st class.  Bare In Mind, PO Box 368, Perris, CA 92370.

  Hot Springs Gazette:  A light-hearted travel guide for the hot spring
   enthusiast.  Covers mostly western US.  Four quarterly issues, $15 US.
   Hot Springs Gazette, 12 S. Benton G3, Helena MT 59601.

  Going Natural: Canada's National Naturist Magazine, A quarterly report on
   naturist resorts, beaches, travel, events, and all aspects of the naturist
   lifestyle.  Subscription rate - $30.00 Canadian ($25.00 US).  See address
   for FCN above.

  British Naturism:  A quarterly journal of the British naturist movement.
   Contains information on France, Spain, Holland, and Africa, too.  Sample
   copy, $5.  Year, $12 by sea mail, $20 air mail.  CCBN, Assurance House,
   35-41 Hazelwood Rd., Northampton, NN1-1L1, England.

  Australian Sun & Health:  A glossy color magazine published quarterly with
   lots of photos & information about the nude and dress optional clubs, beaches
   & resorts in Australia and overseas.  Australian Sun & Health, P.O. Box 5601,
   Mail Centre, GOLD COAST 4217, Australia.
               1993 Subscription Rates
                         Sea Mail    Econ Air Mail
         USA              US $24         US $32
         Canada          Can $27        Can $36
         United Kingdom   UK #14         UK #18
         New Zealand      NZ $34         NZ $38

   Personal Cheques accepted from the above countries.  Note Sea Mail can take
   up to 13 weeks for delivery.

  C. VIDEOS
  Some info on some naturist videos (taken straight from an ad in Nude &
  Natural):
      Going Skinny Dipping
       The seventh documentary travels to the beautiful island of Bonaire
       in the Netherlands Antilles.  An update on Cap D'Agde.  The Western
       Naturist Gathering at Silver Valley and Lupin in CA.  Fire walking,
       the Theatre Group of Frank Moore, Hot Springs, and much more.  The
       first naturist camp in West Berlin.  An update to Paradise Lakes, FL.
       A nude cruise on the Ocean Spirit with nude casino, wedding at sea,
       games, parties, and fun for all. $49.95 - 60 min.

      Natural Summer
       Takes an in-depth look at the many aspects of clothing optional
       recreation throughout the US.  Miami's Palms Hotel, offers a nude
       rooftop for sunbathing as well as topfree bathing by the pool and
       their beach, and upon request, nude health spa.  Cypress Cove, near
       Disney World, Orlando, FL, one of the most popular and luxurious
       nudist resorts in the US.  The Ledges in Vermont, unique rock forma-
       tions and majestic lake.  Lake Travis, TX where the city of Austin
       has accepted nude recreation.  Nude Halloween Party, East Coast
       Gathering, packed with activities including The Nudelywed Game, Gong
       Show, photography, body painting, massage workshops, nude skydiving,
       art show and more. $49.95 - 60 min.

      Companion Video to _Lee Baxandall's World Guide_ - $31.95.

      NOTE:  Above videos in American format only!
      All prices in US dollars. Shipping & Handling in US, $3; to Canada, $8 US.
      Anywhere else, $12 US per order.  To:  The Naturist Store
                                             P.O. Box 132, Oshkosh, WI 54902

  Other videos can be purchased from ASA, TNS, and others that highlight nude
  resorts and beaches, as well as introduce the nudist/naturist lifestyle.
  Several resorts have videos about their facilities (Cypress Cove is one
  such resort).  ASA and TNS both have introductory vides.  See above
  publications for advertisements.

  D. ELECTRONIC MEDIA
  Besides USENET's REC.NUDE, there is:

  CO DIGEST -- John Hendry, owner
    This list is distributed weekday afternoons between 4:00 and 5:00 pm
    Central Daylight time, or around midnight GMT.  Contributions are
    welcome.  Please e-mail your contributions to:
          HENDRY@ETSUADMN  (Bitnet)
          [e-mail] (Internet)

    Please try to limit contributions to one per day, and only 40 lines.
    The editor and owner of the list reserves the right to edit any and
    all mailings to and from this list.

   Online Naturist's Club
   % Michael Corbin
     5332 Inglewood Rd.
     Lynchburg, VA 24503
     DELPHI (computer dial):  1-800-365-4636
     At the USERNAME prompt, type JOINDELPHI
     At the PASSWORD prompt, type CUSTOM13
     Once online, type GO GROUPS CUSTOM 13 and follow instructions
     Assistance: Phone (voice) Delphi: 1-800-544-4005
                 ONC: 1-800-788-9613

   Prodigy Naturists
     Prodigy located the nudist/naturist sections under the HOBBIES
     Bulletin Board under the topic heading: OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.
     It is appropriate to prefix the subject line of postings with "NUDE".

   On Compuserve, at the prompt type GO HSX100.  Section 12, Naturists
     Lifestyles is the section to look for.

   On Genie, the Public Forum, Page 545, in Category 9, Topic 12 is an on-going
     discussion of nude recreation/lifestyle.  The California Round-Table, Page
     1065 has several topics of interest to naturist/nudists:
        Category 2 - California Lifestyles and Attitudes
           Topic 6 - Beaches and Tanning
        Category 11 - The Laid Back Enquirer
           Topic 3 - What do you do nude?
        Category 16 - Sports, Health & Adventure in California!
           Topic 5 - To TAN or not to TAN?
           Topic 6 - Nude beaches, hot springs, & resorts
     The Florida Round-Table, Page 195 has Category 4 - Florida Lifestyles,
     Topic 4 - Nude Beaches - Nudity Laws in Florida.

     California RT, CAT 11, Topic 3 and CAT 16, Topic 6 are the most active.

   On America-Online, in the Lifestyles & Interests Department there is
     "The Exchange" which includes an "Other Special Interests" forum with two
     folders called "Nudist & Naturist" and "Nudism".  Not a lot of activity.

   National Videotel Network (NVN) has a Nudist area on-line.
   NVN costs $5.95 per month for basic service.  For information or to sign up
   call: 1-800-336-9096.  Then when you get on-line type "GO NATURE" to get to
   Howard's Notebook on Nature Forum.  The forum has a message area and a live
   chat area for nudists/naturists. Not much activity yet.  Jim Howard (of
   Howard's Notebook BBS, see below, is moderator).  For information call voice
   1-800-336-9096.

   The Skinny-Dipper's Hotline -
     Being restructured - check here for updates. DO NOT CALL UNTIL THEN!

   NCN HotLine - (703) 241-BARE - Club updates, events, and info.
    Question & Answer section and a Comment Line for free-for-all discussions.

   Bedroom BBS - Section sponsored by Kansans for a Naturist Society.
     Popular modem speeds, 24 hours, 3 ports, [phone].

   Western Connection BBS - Arizona Naturists Roundtable.  Call and sign up
     then request access to this roundtable from Sysop or "MusicMan".
     [phone].

   Mid Ohio Bulletin Board (M.O.B.B).  Tom Rothe, Sysop.  [phone].
     300-2400, 24 Hours.  Sign up with the sysop for the nudist conference.

   International Nudists - International BBS at [phone]
     2-lines 24 hrs/day; set software at n-8-1

   INACOMP BBS - [phone].  Duluth, MN.  Has nudist/naturist area, but
     it was just started, so is fairly new.  Sysop is GodKing.  Leave e-mail
     telling him who you are.

   Bare Facts BBS - DOWN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

   SCANIN - Southern California Area Nudist Information Network.
   [phone].  Sysop is Mark Smith.

   Camp Midnight! - 614-875-0677 - Ohio.  This BBS includes a naturist
   section that is being set-up along with The Buckeye Naturists.

   ??? - [phone]. East Coast. BBS with many Lifestyle Conferences,
   including a Nudism one. Exchange views, provide info and meet others.
   Free 3 week courtesy subscription - no obligation. 24 hrs/day 2-lines
   300-14,400 8-n-1. "Drop in" and say hello.

   North West Nudist's BBS [phone].  From the BBS's purpose statement:
   "This board is to promote nudism/naturism in all of it's varied forms. It
   is intended for both children and adults, so please keep this in mind when
   you post here."

   Friends! [phone], Queens, NYC, NY. Long established
   (1983) message-oriented bbs with Naturist conference. No networks,
   just a spot where folks all over the country exchange messages on
   a variety of topics.  No fees. v32 v32.bis v42 v42.bis MNP4 MNP5
   'PC-Pursuitable'. Sysop: Gerry Pulver.

   Howard's Notebook - [phone].  Sysop is Jim Howard.  Has had a nudist
   area since 1982.

   From [e-mail] (Wayne Silsbee):
   "Hi, Steve. Just an update to your r.n FAQ. About five months ago I started
    up a Fidonet echo called NATURIST. It's starting rather slowly here ...
    but we have about 15 participating systems around the US. Anyone interested
    may contact me on the Fido side 1:105/222 for a v32bis feed, or may contact
    Greg Martz at 1:3401/1 for a v32bis/HST feed."
    For more info: e-mail uucp: uunet!m2xenix!puddle!223!Wayne.Silsbee
                          Internet: [e-mail]

   /\/\irage (44) 61 652 5038.  Sysop - Ian Battersby, who, along with his
   father Brian, is active in the Council for British Naturism.  The Fidonet
   node is 2:258/72.

   BODY DHARMA ONLINE - 510-836-4717 - San Francisco Bay Area - Barry Kapke,
   sysop. A health- and spirituality-oriented BBS, with 200 conferences,
   including rec.nude, NATURIST, and BAYNUDE (Northern California regional
   naturist echo), as well as a Body Culture file area that includes text
   files and hypertext programs dealing with the naturist lifestyle, body art,
   etc. Online 24 hours. Free access. Fidonet: 1:125/33.

   Information Gateway BBS. Manny Hernandez, sysop.  404-928-7873. Public
   Access Usenet Newsgroups/Email. Read access to most groups including
   rec.nude is free. Posting access is free also after validation. Presently
   carries about 400 groups.

   The ALL NEW Dan's Domain! [phone] -- Daniel Speers, Sysop.
   A 'Clothing Optional BBS' with a C/O Rec area. At the moment that area has
   the FAQ's for rec.nude accessible as menu options and the rec.nude newsgroup
   as another option.  Sysop plans on expanding this area to have a files area
   for c/o material (site listings, events, etc).  System is open to the public
   and each user gets 30 minutes a day for free.  More time is available for a
   small monthly subscription fee ($5.00 US/60 minutes).

   The Ozone Hole BBS * A Private Bulletin Board Service * [phone]
   Sysop: Michael Mathews, Co-sysop: Darrell Crone. 3 Full Service Nodes
   * USRobotics 16.8K bps * 10 Gigs * 100,000 Files SKYDIVE New Orleans!
   * RIME Network Mail HUB * 500+ Usenet Newsgroups. Please route all
   questions or inquiries to:  [e-mail]

   Any more Local BBS's with a nudist/naturist bent?  Let me know and I'll add
   you to the above list.
==============================================================================
  The above information is far from comprehensive (but hopefully correct)! I
  make no guarantees of quality or usefulness.  I do not represent any of the
  above organizations or companies and receive no monetary reward for posting
  this information. Permission must be requested before posting and copying.
  Copyright @ 1992, 1993 Steve Pierce.

  Send updates, corrections, comments/critcisms, and requests for current copies
  to:
      [e-mail]

  Relax and enjoy, naturally!
--
Steve Pierce             Palm Bay, Florida
[e-mail]     [e-mail]     [e-mail]
      Space Coast Naturists, PO Box 560086, Rockledge, FL 32956-0086
    Fighting to keep Playalinda free!!