Category Archives: Nakation
Nakation Event – Waterworld 9th March 2013
Some of you may have my post about my first trip to Waterworld back in November 2011, well after missing out for a year (they only take place three times per year), I managed to attend the session on Saturday 9th March. If you missed the first post, click here.
The session is organised by Wirral Naturists and is a fantastic experience for anyone looking to enjoy the spills and thrills of the ‘UK’s No.1 Indoor Tropical Aqua Park’ in the nude!
I attended the session on my own after a friend who was due to attend pulled out at the last minute. This would have been their first public nude experience and after changing their mind throughout the day, decided that it was too much. I thought that this was a real shame as the reason behind it was due to a lack of body confidence. If anything can help with improving your own body confidence, then naturism surely is one of them. Naturism is a great leveller, and although it can be nerve wracking the first time, the joy of being naked, in company, or on your own is a fantastic feeling.
Once parked up, I was greeted at reception by volunteers from Wirral Naturists which is also the location of the licensed bar area (fully naturist). Wirral Naturist Club had organised a tombola, whilst British Naturist Society were selling various books, DVDs and car stickers.
Once inside the pool area, there is a wide choice of facilities available including:
* Children’s Aqua Splash Jungle House
* Wild Water Rapids
* Bubble Pool
* Super Flumes
* Space Bowl
* Aqua Assault Course
* Wave Pool
* Poolside Café
At my previous visit, I estimated that there was around 300 – 400 people in attendance. I think this event there was probably around 200 or so. Again there was a good mix of genders and ages.
Although a fairly confident person, I do struggle with approaching people to talk to so other than a few nods and smiles, I spent the evening on my own. In an attempt to meet people, I thought I’d have a drink at the pool side cafe. However, upon sitting down at a free table and placing down my hot cup of tea, the table came crashing down around me! With an almighty crash, I was surrounded by bits a plastic, the remains of my tea and the focus of a load of bemused/concerned onlookers. To be honest, the table incident actually helped as an icebreaker and I was soon chatting to those on the next table!
The Waterworld sessions are great and I thoroughly recommend them to anyone. If you are interested, click here for the Wirral Naturists website.
FYI – the next one’s in November. Hope to go again, but this time I’ll be more careful where I put down my drink!
Nakation Event – Manchester Naked Bike Ride (June 2012)
On Friday 1st June, I did the Manchester Naked Bike Ride.
Arriving at All Saints Park, Oxford Road just around 6.30pm there was a growing number of people arriving (including some people offering body painting).
Naked Bike Rides have taken place in 50+ cities around the world with around 3000 people taking part in UK rides each year. The purpose is ‘a peaceful, imaginative and fun protest against oil dependency and car culture. A celebration of the bicycle and also a celebration of the power and individuality of the human body. A symbol of the vulnerability of the cyclist in traffic’. Click here for more details.
This was the first time I had been really nervous about taking my clothes off in public – guess the fact I was in my hometown and the number of ‘spectators’ stood around watching was also quite unnerving. I actually contemplated not doing it but the thought of missing out was too great, so I took the plunge. I was mainly conscious about being photographed without my disguise so figured the best way was to leave the park to put on my bear mask before coming back into the park and starting to remove my clothes.
In total, there was around 100 – 150 people participating. I’d say that the majority were naked and there was an interesting mix of people – usual amount of older men (50+) plus a good number of younger females (20-30’s) – maybe the feature of the London Naked Bike Ride in the Channel 4 documentary ‘My Daughter The Teenage Nudist’ helped to promote these rides to a younger audience?
Once naked, we were given instructions by the organisers, gave a cheer for all participating and off we went.
The route for the ride went up Oxford Road, into St Ann’s Square, along Fountain Street and down to the Printworks. From here were turned down past Victoria Station, along Deansgate, then back up Oxford Road towards Portland Street. Here we headed towards Piccadilly Gardens, down through Canal Street, then back to All Saints Park.
Here’s some videos of the event –
I have to say, the reaction from the good people of Manchester was fantastic – really positive and encouraging. However, there was one incidence that was particularly unsavoury. As we headed along Fountain Street, at the top of Market Street, there was a group of young lads who were trying to grab the female riders as cycled through. Maybe next year, the Police can provide some officers to stand here to ensure that this does not happen again?
If anybody wants any of the photos removing send me an email at nakation@yahoo.co.uk and I’ll remove them.
Nakation Event – Manchester Naked Bike Ride
On Friday 1st June 2012, the seventh Naked Bike Ride will take place in Manchester. The event will start at All Saints Park, Oxford Road, near to Manchester Metropolitan University at 6.00pm.
If you want to sign up, head here to the Facebook page.
I’ve never been on one of these rides put have put the date in my diary for this year. See you there!
Here’s a report on last year’s event.
Check back on here to see how I get on!