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Saturday, October 24, 2009

Naturist Action Committee NAC Update: San Onofre, California


This was forwarded to me by another group. With the moderators kind permission, I'd like to bring this to the groups attention, esp our brothers in California.

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DATE    : October 22, 2009
SUBJECT : San Onofre Update
TO      : All naturists and other concerned citizens

Dear Naturist,

This is an update from the Naturist Action Committee (NAC) on the status
of San Onofre State Beach and NAC's ongoing effort on behalf of
naturists there.

In June of this year, a California state court of appeal ruled in favor
of the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) in its
appeal of a Superior Court's ruling from 2008 that had favored
naturists. The Naturist Action Committee and Friends of San Onofre Beach
subsequently sought a ruling from the California Supreme Court. Today,
the California Supreme Court declined to hear the case.

The appellate ruling was initially unpublished, but at the request of
DPR, the appellate court later published the ruling. NAC requested
that the ruling be de-published. However, as an adjunct to today's
announcement, the California Supreme Court refused NAC's request to
de-publish.

At issue in the lawsuit was whether DPR has followed proper procedure in
abruptly ending the application of the Cahill/Harrison regulation
at San Onofre State Beach. Cahill/Harrison is long-standing and
well-known means for managing and regulating the clothing-optional use of
portions of state parks.

TICKETS FOR NUDITY ARE POSSIBLE AT ALL CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS

The Supreme Court's refusal to hear the case allows the possibility that
rangers may immediately begin issuing citations for nudity under
Title 14, Section 4322 of the California Code of Regulations. Because
the appeal ruling was published, this threat applies not only at San
Onofre State Beach, but at ALL UNITS OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE PARK SYSTEM.

MORE INFORMATION

Details of this situation and specifics of the Cahill/Harrison
Regulation and associated documents may be found on the NAC Web page:
http://www.naturistaction.org/sanonofre

There, you will find background documents related to the Cahill Policy,
the Harrison letter and NAC's lawsuit.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

This is a tremendous setback, but the battle has not ended. The Naturist
Action Committee is carefully considering the details of each of
its remaining options and the ramifications of each.

NAC will continue to issue Action Alerts, Advisories and Updates on this
issue as circumstances require. Look for them.

PLEASE HELP NAC TO CONTINUE HELPING NATURISTS!

The Naturist Action Committee remains committed to the vigorous defense
of the clothing-optional use of public land. Activism on behalf of
naturists can be expensive. NAC relies entirely on the voluntary
financial support of people like YOU.

Won't you please send a generous donation to:

  NAC
  PO Box 132
  Oshkosh, WI 54903

Or call toll free (800) 886-7230 (8AM-4PM, Central Time, weekdays) to
donate by phone using your MasterCard, Visa or Discover Card. Or use
your credit card to make a convenient online donation:
http://www.naturistaction.org/donate/

Thank you for choosing to make a difference.

Naturally,

Bob Morton
Executive Director
Naturist Action Committee

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Naturist Action Committee (NAC) - PO Box 132, Oshkosh, WI 54903
Executive Dir. Bob Morton      - execdir (at)  naturistaction.org  
Board Member Allen Baylis      - rab (at) baylislaw.com
Online Rep. Dennis Kirkpatrick  - naturist (at) sunclad.com
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Monday, October 05, 2009

Hot Spots to visit in Hawaii (Oahu and Big Island)

Recently, someone asked me to list the best things I enjoy doing (or taking visitors to do/see) in Hawaii. Since I basically stay on the Big Island or visit Oahu, I wrote down just in a few minutes a long list. (Photos may be added when I have the time).

These are many fun things I recommend for single men and women, gay couples, straights:

On Oahu

This is the same island that Honolulu (Waikiki Beach) is found.)

0) nude swim on Waikiki Beach after midnight
1) climb up to the peak of Diamond Head Crater (closes at 5pm)
2) visit the unofficial nude beach at Diamond Head Beach (below the Lighthouse) - discretion advised
3) take the gay catamaran cruise (Sunday clothing optional) and Saturday gay but textile.
4) Maui Taco (fast food but delicious) - along with Kona Longboard draft beer (local brew) on 2nd floor of Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center.
or have mai-tai cocktails at the bar where the drink was invented
5) see street performances 9pm - midnight on main street (Kalakaua) in Waikiki
6) Spend time with local gay crowd on Queen's Surf (Waikiki Beach) not far from the Honolulu Aquarium
or play volleyball (Wed afternoons) with gay group across Hula's Bar (Waikiki Grand Hotel - on Kapahulu just near the Zoo).

Hawaii, Big Island
The sightseeing/activity/tourist spot are listed as if you were driving from Kailua-Kona (west side) north and around the island to Honoka'a, Hilo, Puna District,

0) snorkel (or diving) with giant manta rays (Kona-Kailua)
1)Gay (unofficial nude 'cruising' beach at Honokahau Marina, near Honokohau National Park (Preserve) 5 miles south of airport (3 miles north of Kona (also called Kailua-Kona)
2) Nude/gay Beach 67 (telephone #) on Puako-Hapuna Rd (35 miles north of N of Kailua-Kona)
3) Camp at Spencer Beach - tent spots just to a quiet beach (unless strong winds)
4) Sushi Rock (sushi restaurant at Hawi - 50 miles north of Kailua-Kona), quaint town, live music with good local sushi on Friday night (reservation recommended)
5) spend the afternoon before in Kapa'a - (north of Hawi to visit galleries and local art works stores)
6) Waimea (western-type 'cowboy' town)
7) Waipio Canyon (a few miles from Honoka'a) great (and strenuous hike - up and down) to a wondeful coastal valley
8) Drive up Mauna Kea for great views of the Hamakua Coast (take road from Paauillo up toward Pohakea - 15-20 minutes and back)
9) Laupahoehoe Valley (giant tsunami washed away the village on the lower 'viewpoint' - commerative monuments and great rocky ocean shore with green parks)

9+1 (alternate drive from Kona to Hilo goes across the Saddle Back (the high elevation area between Mauna Kea and the slope leading to Mauna Loa - it's perfect at sunset)

10) Hilo - "Old Town"
11) Volcanoes National Park (is nice) but try to see the 'real' lava flows and huge steam cloud at Kalapana
12) Keheha Black Sands Beach (at milemaker #19 on Kalapana-Kopoho Beach Rd (between Hwy 130 and Hwy 132) -- Family and hippie style clothing optional beach (plenty of gay too)
Early morning - you can swim with dolphins and see whales in season (Dec-Feb (sometimes later).
13 - 2) Steam vents (natural steam sauna in caverns created by rising mineral steam) about 5 miles from Pahoa on Hwy 130
13 - 2 You'll need to stop for food (or supplies) - Be sure to check the quaint little town of Pahao - a few nice restaurant
13 - 3 Kalani Oceanside Resort - a wonderful resort and de facto community center - very gay friendly (http://www.kalani.com ) - great organic buffet meals and gift shop, regular classes (hula, yoga - sometimes 'naked yoga', and also therapeutic and holistic massage of various type. Accommodation from camp sites to nice rooms to elegant vacation villas. Walking distance from Kehena Beach (see #12 above)
14) Kapoho warm ocean ponds (tidal pools)
15) Naalehu (drive around southern point of Big Island)

There are actually too many place to mention.

Enjoy and aloha....
Kelly (Kawika)