Path: senator-bedfellow.mit.edu!dreaderd!not-for-mail Message-ID: Supersedes: Expires: 17 Jun 2004 12:58:04 GMT References: X-Last-Updated: 2003/08/17 From: "D. Kirkpatrick" Newsgroups: rec.nude,news.answers,rec.answers Subject: [rec.nude] REC.NUDE FAQS Part 4 of 5 Followup-To: rec.nude Organization: The Rec.Nude Faq Maintainer Reply-To: recnudefaq@sunclad.com (D. Kirkpatrick) Summary: This posting describes the newsgroup rec.nude, including where to find more information. It should be read by anyone who wishes to post to the rec.nude newsgroup. Approved: news-answers-request@MIT.EDU X-Notice: Mention rec.nude by name when replying to this post. Originator: faqserv@penguin-lust.MIT.EDU Date: 04 May 2004 13:01:10 GMT Lines: 362 NNTP-Posting-Host: penguin-lust.mit.edu X-Trace: 1083675670 senator-bedfellow.mit.edu 578 18.181.0.29 Xref: senator-bedfellow.mit.edu rec.nude:282769 news.answers:270888 rec.answers:86922 Archive-name: nude-faq/part4 Posting-Frequency: monthly Version: 16-Aug-03 Copyright: (c) 1998-2003 Dennis Kirkpatrick Maintainer: Dennis Kirkpatrick REC.NUDE FAQ Part 4 of 5: The Newsgroup Itself - REV: 16-Aug-03 Maintainer - Dennis Kirkpatrick - recnudefaq@sunclad.com ================================================================= 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. 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. 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. 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. 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WEB: --- http://www.faqs.org/faqs/by-author/recnudefaq@sunclad.com.html ---or individually--- http://www.faqs.org/faqs/nude-faq/part1/ http://www.faqs.org/faqs/nude-faq/part2/ http://www.faqs.org/faqs/nude-faq/part3/ http://www.faqs.org/faqs/nude-faq/part4/ http://www.faqs.org/faqs/nude-faq/part5/ While other WWW sites may carry versions of this FAQ, this location is considered a definitive and authoritative version in that it emanates from the same point of origin at rtfm.mit.edu. For BOTH the REC.NUDE newsgroup and NUDE BEACHES FAQs, you can bookmark: http://www.faqs.org/faqs/by-newsgroup/rec/rec.nude.html 3.1. Revision History This document will carry a revision history by date. Any time a change is made to any of the five sections of this FAQ the revision date will change on each section to reflect the revision date of the FAQ as a whole. The revision dates will be carried in last to first order with the most recent change at the top of the document. This will allow readers to know when the FAQ was last updated. 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. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= D. M. Kirkpatrick FAQ & Charter Maintainer - Newsgroup: REC.NUDE recnudefaq@sunclad.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=