An occaional reminder of etiquette at any nude beach is a good thing to post from time to time.
The following is taken from the Nude Beach Etiquette that quite a few clubs and beach groups post - I didn't create it but it applies just about everywhere.
A web version is at:
http://blacksbeach.org/etiquette.htm via the Black's Beach website.
While this was posted for Black's Beach near San Diego it's universal and in a way the sections dealing with protecting the beach are even more important locally.
We don't have a longtime, well established nude beach tradition -- our use of Heartland Cove for instance dates back about 5 years - and it exists mainly because it's a low-key, relatively remote location that hasn't attractred much attention. That's good - the lack of attention. If it were to become a "Party Cove, with loud music, racous behavior, bonfires, trash, and dozens of visitors it'd be shut down in about 48 hours.
If it got a reputation for sexual activity - any type it'd be shut down in about 48 hours.
It's ours if we use it responsibly - so keep it clean, keep it for sunbathing and skinnydipping and socializng and it'll likely continue to be a place everyone can enjoy.
I also like the two word standard used over at Lake Edun -- "No Jerks". Succinct and to the point.
Dick -any comments or additions or local revisions?
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Nude Beach Etiquette from the Black's Beach website
and elsewhere
Nude beach etiquette is a set of standards, often left unspoken. It leaves offenders without the excuse of ignorance. Etiquette informs newcomers what to expect and that they are not alone. Nobody should feel that they are facing rude people alone. If you want to think of it in terms of rules, there are only three.
1) Respect the boundaries. The beach you save may be your own.
Don’t go out of established nude areas. To wander nude into clothing compulsive territory may offend many, and puts the whole beach at risk.
No overt sexual activity. Nude is not lewd, but combined with sex, it undermines our image and could cost us our freedom and enjoyment of the beach.
2) Respect the people.
Do not photograph people without their permission. It is common courtesy to ask first. Not everyone wants to end up in a stranger's photo album. Never photograph any children but your own.
Respect the privacy of others. If there is a lot of room, then give people a respectable distance. Recognize when you are unwelcome.
3) Respect the beach.
Pack it in, pack it out. There is no trash collection. If you carried it down, you must carry it back up. It is recommended that you pack out a little more than you packed in. Not everyone packs theirs out and much trash washes up from other beaches.
Speak up for our standards. If a person seems unaware of beach etiquette, explain it kindly and plainly. Give them a copy of "Nude Beach Etiquette". Don't let uncouth individuals ruin our fragile and beautiful place under the sun. The beach you save could be your own.
Black’s Beach Bares www.blacksbeach.org