History
Skinny-dipping, a wholesome tradition as old as mankind and frequently honored in art and movies, celebrates the natural joy of plunging into water without the hindrance of clothing. Skinny dipping is as old as swimming. According to Miriam Webster dictionary online the term skinny dip was first used in 1964. 1Definition of skinny-dip
Lee Baxandall founder of the Naturist a society and Eugene Callen met in 1976 for a collaboration meeting in Los Angeles California. From the meeting they decided to develop to National Nude Weekend. It was later expanded to Nude Recreation week. 2 A Brief History of Skinny Dip Day
Designated day
In 2019 the Skinny Dip Day website was started to promote the activity and raise money for charitable causes. 3 A Brief History of Skinny Dip Day Additional web sites and online resources exist to mark the the day and provide information.
To celebrate this rite of summer, in the early 2000s the American Association for Nude Recreation officially designated the second Saturday in July. 4 A Brief History of Skinny Dip Day The first celebration of the day was in 2018 as part of an attempt to break a mass skinny dip record.
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skinny dip day international
Naturists around the world like to skinny dip, they adopted this designated day. Skinny Dip Day is a widely recognized naturist calendar day. See upcoming dates. Activities and events including attempts to break the record for mass skinny dips are often scheduled.
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