Skinny Dippers Unite

Last week it was National Donut Day that we all missed. So that you don't feel left out, I want to make sure you're aware of tomorrow's significance - National Skinny Dipping Day. Guinness (the world records, not the beer) has created a new category for the largest number of people skinny dipping simultaneously, and tomorrow will be the day of counting. (Question: Are we unpatriotic if we don't participate in National Skinny Dipping Day?)

To be officially counted, you may wear a hat and/or water shoes, but no socks or any other clothing. If you're not too fond of skinny dipping, but still want to be included in the record books, they will allow you to take your suit off after getting into the water as long as you hold it up to prove your nakedness. I guess you could consider it a summer holiday from pants! But, please, oh, please, don't take a vacation from your sunscreen!

Here in Austin, Hippie Hollow will certainly be full of participants. And, there's even a travel agency here, Bare Necessities Tour & Travel, that books nude cruises. Who knew there was such a thing as a nude cruise?! The owner recommends you bring a towel to the naked swimming, unless you're not planning on sitting down anywhere. Can I get a collective, "Ewww...."? 

It's too late to submit official forms to register your club or group with the American Association for Nude Recreation, but you could surely find a local group to join at Saturday 3 p.m. Eastern Nudist Time.