Although Nude Recreation Week has been recognized for decades, Skinny Dip Day has been keeping Lee Baxandall’s idea alive since 2019. The event markets to the public through press coverage and social media coverage, and encourages everyone to give it a try. Participants gain experience in body positivity with this fun and rewarding activity. As Baxandall often said, “body acceptance is the idea, nude recreation is the way.” The goal of this NEF grant is twofold. First, it’ll encourage more sites to host skinnydipping events. And second, it’ll provide rewards for the best hosts to encourage even bigger and better events. By growing this event overall, it supports NEF’s mission to promote naturism to a larger public audience.
For more information, or to get involved, see skinnydipday.org.
