​FAQs: Naturist Etiquette
Will I be expected to undress at the gate?
No. You undress when you are comfortable in doing so. Take your time.
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A newcomer to naturism will naturally be nervous. Get used to seeing naked people going about their day in a completely natural manner, and you will suddenly realise that you are somewhat overdressed. That is the time to strip off for the first time while in a social situation.
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If the weather is hot and sunny, anyone not getting undressed may be viewed with a little suspicion, and a member of the Committee may ask why you are staying clothed. In inclement weather, nobody will expect you to undress.
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Where should I look when talking to a naked person?
Straight in the eye, just as you would if talking to a clothed person. Do not stare at a naturist, especially below the neck line.
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How do I address a member of the opposite sex?
Usually by their first name.
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Naturists are, in general, informal, but guard their privacy. Until you get to know a naturist, you may not even learn their surname.
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What about children?
Advice about conduct where children are present may be found here.
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Where's my towel?
When naked, whether in clubhouse or on the sun lawn, always sit on a towel or an item of your own clothing. (This does not apply when sitting in a Jakuzzi)
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"You should always know where your towel is." Douglas Adams - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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How do I contact Committee Members?
In the first instance, any contact is, preferentially, by email. This permits the Committee Member to answer when convenient.
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If no email is available, or the matter is urgent, then use the telephone.
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Unless you are a personal friend, or are specifically invited, never visit their home address.
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