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- REC.NUDE FAQ Part 4 of 5: The Newsgroup Itself - REV: 16-Aug-03
- Maintainer - Dennis Kirkpatrick - recnudefaq@sunclad.com
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-
- 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.
- ______________________________________________________________________
-
- Table of Contents:
-
- 1. National And International Organizations
-
- 1.1. The U.S.A.
-
- 1.1.1. American Association for Nude Recreation
-
- 1.1.2. The Naturist Society
-
- 1.1.3. The National Nudist Council of the Americas
-
- 1.2. Canada
-
- 1.2.1. Federation of Canadian Naturists (FCN)
-
- 1.2.2. Federation Quebecoise de Naturisme (FQN)
-
- 1.3. Other Countries
-
- 1.3.1. Central Council for British Naturism (CCBN)
-
- 1.3.2. Australian Nudist Federation
-
- 1.4. International Organizations
-
- 1.4.1. International Naturist Federation (INF)
-
- 1.4.2. International Naturist Information Center
-
- 2. Publications
-
- 2.1. Guidebooks
-
- 2.2. Periodicals
-
- 3. Endmatter
-
- 3.1. Revision History
- ______________________________________________________________________
-
- 1. National And International Organizations
-
- 1.1. The U.S.A.
-
- 1.1.1. American Association for Nude Recreation
-
- The AANR 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.
-
- American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR), 1703 N. Main St.,
- Suite E, Kissimmee FL 34744-9988. (800) 879-6833; (407) 933-2064;
- (407) 933-7577 FAX. http://www.aanr.com/
-
- 1.1.2. The Naturist Society
-
- 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. (920) 426-5009; (920) 426-5184 FAX.
- http://www.naturistsociety.com/, E-Mail naturist@naturistsociety.com .
-
- 1.1.3. The National Nudist Council of the Americas
-
- N.N.C., P.O. Box 860, Keene, New Hampshire 03431. 603.585.6800
- weekends; FAX 603.585.6711. <http://www.sunclad.com/nnc/>
-
- 1.2. Canada
-
- Many Canadian clubs are AANR 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.
-
- 1.2.1. Federation of Canadian Naturists (FCN)
-
- FCN, PO Box 186, Islington, Ontario, Canada M9A 4X2.
- http://www.fcn.ca/
-
- 1.2.2. Federation Quebecoise de Naturisme (FQN)
-
- FQN, 4545 av. Pierre-de-Coubertin, C.P. 1000 Succarsale "M", Montreal,
- Quebec, Canada H1V 3R2. (514) 252-3014; (514) 251-8038 FAX.
- http://www.generation.net/~legrand/fqnhome.htm
-
- 1.3. Other Countries
-
- 1.3.1. Central Council for British Naturism (CCBN)
-
- CCBN, 30-32 Wycliffe Road, Northhampton NN1 5JF UK. Telephone (within
- UK): 01604 20361, (from abroad): +44 604 20361; FAX: 01604 230176.
- http://www.british-naturism.org.uk/british-naturism/
-
- 1.3.2. Australian Nudist Federation
-
- The Secretary, ANF, P.O. Box 268, Belconnen, ACT 2617
-
- 1.4. International Organizations
-
- There are many, many countries with national organizations. For
- information on your country write to the following groups:
-
- 1.4.1. International Naturist Federation (INF)
-
- The INF Secretariat, St. Hubertusstraat 5, B-2600, Antwerpen, Belgium.
- Phone +32 3 230 05 72. Fax +32 3 281 26 07.
- http://www.inf-fni.org/
-
- 1.4.2. International Naturist Information Center
-
- International Naturist Information Center, PO Box 2082, 2800 BE Gouda,
- Netherlands
-
- 2. Publications
-
- 2.1. Guidebooks
-
- -- Note: Prices may vary since the time of this publication.
-
- o The North American Guide to Nude Recreation: A guide to all AANR
- members camps, resorts and non-landed clubs. $24.95 ($16.95 for
- AANR members) + $3 shipping from the AANR. Floridans add sales tax.
- 200 pgs, 8 1/2 x 11, soft cover.
-
- o World Guide to Nude Beaches & Resorts, by Lee Baxandall: A Naturist
- Society publication covering the USA and 80 other countries. $28.00
- + $4 shipping in US (Outside US, by surface mail, $5 or by air,
- $10) from TNS. Credit card orders can be E-Mailed to
- naturist@naturistsociety.com, or faxed to (920) 426-5184.
-
- o INF World Handbook - Exhaustive guide containing information on
- naturist sites, clubs, and beaches around the world. Published
- every two years. $18.95 + $3 shipping from the AANR or TNS. See
- also http://home.sn.no/~nnf/infguide.htm.
-
- o NUDISK - NUDISK 1, 2, 3, & 4 describe 325+ different sites from
- Vermont to Key West to Southern California offering nude hot
- springs, hiking, camping, spelunking, wind surfing, gatherings,
- water skiing, etc. Printouts or Disks: 1: New England; 2: NY-SC &
- E. TN, PLUS Scott's Gulf; 3: FL, GA, AL, MS, & LA; 4: Hot Springs,
- TX, NM, & AZ. Camilla Van Sickle, POB 10, Tonopah, Arizona 85354.
- Phone (623) 393-0750. http://www.nudisk.com/nudisk/
-
- o There are several hot springs guides that may be useful, as well as
- guides for specific areas (California beaches, etc.).
-
- o Canadian Guide to Naturist Resorts and Beaches, Federation of
- Canadian Naturists (FCN), 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, Prairie, Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic; In
- total, covers: 27 clubs or resorts; 8 travel clubs; 4 free beaches.
-
- o Some European guides (sorry no prices on some of them -- maybe
- someone can fill me in and I will post it next go around?):
-
- o 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.
-
- o Guide du Tourisme de la Gironde - La Gironde is a region of South
- West France by the Atlantic Coast. The guide is updated and
- published annually. Mainstream French, official, local government
- tourist brochure, with specific entries for naturist holidays.
- Available free of charge from: Maison du Tourisme de la Gironde,
- 21, Cours de l'Intendance, F-33000 Bordeaux. Tel (33) 56-52-61-40;
- Fax (33) 56-81-09-99.
-
- o FKK Reisefuhrer - All over Europe. Beaches and inland. All in
- German. Contains some very beautiful photography. Price: 19,80 DM.
- ISBN 3-87261-061-9. Gloss & Co Verlagsgesellschaft, Postfach 50 03
- 44, D-2000 Hamburg 50, Germany.
-
- o Naturist Guide to Europe, 2 vols, 8.50 pounds per vol. Contact:
- David Martin, Coast and Country Publications, 3 Mayfield Avenue,
- Scarborough YO12 6DF UK.
-
- o 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
- +33--4-90-61-93-04; Fax +33--4-90-62-88-33.
-
- o Bare Facts, A Guide to Australia'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).
-
- o A listing of nude beaches in Poland, in the Polish language is
- acceassible at the home page of Tomasz Skrzydlo at:
- http://www.kki.net.pl/tgniw/naturyzm/
-
-
- 2.2. Periodicals
-
- o The Bulletin: Published by the AANR for its members. A monthly
- newspaper. Contains organizational business updates, club news, and
- other topics of interest to members. Single copy price - $2.75.
- Subscription available with AANR membership.
-
- o Nude & Natural (formerly Clothed with the Sun): A quarterly
- magazine, included in Naturist Society membership. Provides
- information about the Naturist movement on a national level. May be
- subscribed to separately. Single copies $7 + $3 shipping/handling
- per order. ($10 Canadian)
-
- o Naturally Travel: Quarterly magazine, $18/year. Naturally, PO Box 317,
- Newfoundland, NJ, 07435. http://www.internaturally.com/
-
- o Naturist Life International (NLI). A subscription is $20/year (four
- issues). Personal articles, religious-bent. N. L. I., Inc., POB 300
- Troy, VT 05868. <http://www.together.net/~nli/>
-
- o 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.
-
- o 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) from Federation of Canadian Naturists.
-
- o 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, 30-32, Wycliffe Road, Northampton, NN1-5JF, UK.
- http://www.british-naturism.org.uk/british-naturism/
-
- o 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. http://www.winshop.com.au/sun&health/
-
- 3. Endmatter
-
- Copyright 1998-2003 - Dennis Kirkpatrick
- All rights reserved. <recnudefaq@sunclad.com>
-
- Contributions to this FAQ have been added by numerous persons since the
- rec.nude newsgroup was founded. This includes the various FAQ maintainers
- and newsgroups users as well. This body stands as a compilation of these
- efforts over time and serves as both newsgroup charter and FAQ.
-
- While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this
- document, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or
- omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information
- contained herein.
-
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- 3.1. Revision History
-
- This document will carry a revision history by date. Any time a change is
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- Revision 16-Aug-03 -Updated link to Prodigy Message Board & other updates
- Revision 1-Jul-02 -Various updates and corrections.
- Revision 1-Nov-01 -Updates various addresses and links.
- Revision 5-Mar-00 -Updated various web links to current requirements.
- Revision 1-Sep-99 -Updated listings for AOL, Compuserve, Prodigy, and
- other reference material as necessary and submitted
- by newsgroup users. Parts 1, 4 and 5 effected.
- Revision 1-Aug-98 -Updated Posting Locations of FAQ and various URL
- updates.
- Revision 1-Jul-98 -Added FTP locations for FAQ.
- Revision 31-May 98 -Added HTML locations for FAQ and other link updates.
- Revision 15-May-98 -Changed information for the Nude Travel section on
- the AOL system in Part 5 of the FAQ.
- Revision 21-Mar-98 -Corrected URL for Fed de Quebecoise de Naturisme
- Revision 1-Mar-98 -Adjusted 4 part FAQ into 5 to conform with limits of
- web browser sizing.
- Revision 1-Feb-98 - Carried over from previous FAQ maintainer and updated
- FAQ maintainer contact info and some access info
- regarding the AOL Naturist/Nudist posting areas.
-
- Revisions Prior to January 1998 not documented.
-
- Please do not e-mail the FAQ maintainer with questions that may otherwise
- be answered in the newsgroup FAQ or the associated Beaches FAQ.
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