Skinnydipping 101
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Cal Poly is offering a course in “Recreational Nudity — With Impunity”. To elaborate:
Impunity: Without threat of punishment. Nudism in the United States has a long and colorful history full of legal battles and improbable antics. Why is there such a strong reaction to nudism, and for that matter, what is the big deal about having the right to be nude? Excepting the Muslim world, the United States seems to be unique in its negative attitudes about nudity and shame about the body. In this lecture you will learn some surprising facts about how we became this way, and how confusing we are to much of the world. You will find out what is legal and what is not from an attorney who is experienced in nudist law. You will learn about the legal aspects of nude recreation on public land in California.
It is legal to engage in nude recreation in many locations throughout California. You will learn where and why it is legally safe to go “skinny-dipping” and nude sunbathing in California.
Faculty: Allen Baylis is a naturist activist and an attorney. He has represented clients in court on various matters involving nudity. He has been published in N Magazine.
I should point out here that Mr Baylis doesn’t list “nudist law” as a specialty, but I suspect it’s too small a niche to support a full law office. He is, however, on the board of the Naturist Action Committee [link NSFW], which certainly justifies the “naturist activist” tag.
Heck, I’d take a class like this were it offered closer to home.
