From: steve@rtfm.mlb.fl.us (Steve Pierce)
Subject: REC.NUDE Frequently Asked Questions, Part II of II
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Summary: Information on CO organization, publications, etc.
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Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1992 03:12:55 GMT
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Archive-name: nude-faq/part2
Version: 2.1
Last-modified: 1992/09/04

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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
  (800) 879-6833 Membership Information
  (407) 933-2064
  (407) 933-7577 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
  (414) 426-5009
  (414) 231-9977 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
                                             (514) 252-3014 (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)  +44  604 20361

  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 $14.95.
   Printout, $18.95. Both, only $26.95
   Printouts for Florida & Georgia, South Carolina to New York, or New
   England, only $6.95 ea.  Post Paid (specify area when ordering).

   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

  The American Naturist Hypertext Guide - a guide of naturist and nudist
   contacts in the United States.  144 naturist and nudist contacts are listed
   in the Shareware Version which provides names, addresses, phone numbers, type
   of contact,  membership information, affiliations with national associations,
   and newsletters.  The commercial version ($15.00) contains more than 500
   entries and includes groups, Special Interest Groups (SIGs), hotels,
   apartments, etc.  Available as shareware on many BBSs as ANHG92.ZIP or
   ANHG92.SDN (Software Distribution Network, .PAK compressed file).
   Requirements : IBM compatible computer, 58k RAM, any monitor (MONO, CGA, EGA,
   VGA). MS-DOS 2.1 or higher.  Web-Man Publications, P.O. Box 60562U,
   Sacramento, CA 95860-0562

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

  FCN publishes a Canadian Guide for $10.75 US or $11.00 Canadian. (Can someone
   give more info on this guidebook?).

  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.
     Phil Vallack, 16 Viewbank, Hastings, Sussex TN35 5HB UK.

    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--90-61-93-04; Fax +33--90-62-88-33.

    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
  These periodicals give you updates on what is going on in the world of
   nudism/naturism.

  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.
               1992 Subscription Rates
			Sea Mail		Econ Air Mail
	USA		US $22			US $32
	Canada	       Can $25		       Can $36
	United Kingdom  UK #11			UK #18
	New Zealand   	NZ $27			NZ #34
   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 the 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)
          HENDRY@ETSUADMN.ETSU.EDU (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
     Naturists have 2 home bases on Prodigy.  The first is the HOMELIFE bulletin
     board.  Once inside, go to the OUTDOOR RECREATION topic heading, then look
     up anything under "Nude...", such as "Nude Recreation".

     The second area is within the TRAVEL CLUB bulletin board.  Once inside, go
     to any of the subject headings.  For example, if you wanted to look up any
     possible naturist news on Florida, you would enter into the SOUTHEAST topic
     area.  Then you would look under the "n" section for possibly a discussion
     on "Nude Bch-Canaveral" (this by the way is currently listed).  If you want
     to post a new naturist subject, it is a good idea to always title your
     message beginning with the word NUDE, then follow with the related subject
     matter, as in "NUDE-HUTCHINSON IS".

   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.

   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.
                 No person or machine to answer until October.

   Bedroom BBS - Section sponsored by Kansans for a Naturist Society.
     Popular modem speeds, 24 hours, 3 ports, (816) 637-4183.

   Western Connection BBS - Arizona Naturists Roundtable.  Call and sign up
     then request access to this roundtable from sysop or "MusicMan".
     (602) 881-8283.

   Mid Ohio Bulletin Board (M.O.B.B).  Tom Rothe, Sysop.  (419) 756-4958.
     300-2400, 24 Hours.  Sign up with the sysop for the nudist conference.

   International Nudists - International BBS at (902) 742-3399
     2-lines 24 hrs/day; set software at n-8-1
 
   Sailor's Source Naturists - Sailor's Source BBS at (704) 687-1887
     It is free, runs 24 hrs per day, and supports all baud rates to 9600.
     In addition to boating/sailing stuff, they also have
     personals, Naturism, Straight/Bi/Gay/Lesbian conferences.
 
   Any more Local BBS's with a nudist/naturist bent?  Glen Martin
     (glenm@bnr.ca) is looking into the setting up something akin to rec.nude
     in the FIDO network of BBS's.  Drop him a line!

   I have heard about a net called U'NInet/US; they have a Naturist conference
     going.  Call your favorite BBS!
==============================================================================
The above information is far from comprehensive (but hopefully correct)!  It is
a compilation of material provide from the FAQ that existed before I took over,
material gleaned from nudist/naturist publications and of course, from mail and
postings here in rec.nude and other computer network groups.

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.

Send updates, corrections, and positive comments/critcisms to:
  steve@rtfm.mlb.fl.us

Relax and enjoy, naturally!
-- 
======================================================================
Steve Pierce             Palm Bay
steve@rtfm.mlb.fl.us     Florida
      Space Coast Naturists, PO Box 560086, Rockledge, FL 32956-0086
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