First Time Naked at Sandy Hook

[J-Kwon]

(Warning: long)
Until recently, I have always just been naked in or around my house. I live in Teaneck, NJ and, whenever my parents and sister were not around during the day or at night, I would soon strip off and hang around my house.

I also went nude into my backyard (usually at night because there is no fence and much of my backyard is open to a street). Also, I sometimes walked around my neighborhood (around my block or to a school park nearby, usually at night) completly nude and loved the liberating feeling of wearing no clothes in public (sort of, since most people are not outside when I went).
I had found out about nudism during this time and about beaches, clubs and parks which were nude or clohting-optional and thought it would be interesting, since I had done a lot of things nude by myself inside and outside, but wanted to try social nudism.

I went on to a few websites, like cheef here and clothesfree.com and, as a member of AOL, would sometimes go onto nudist chats and tried to find someone to take me to a club or beach with little success. Just about a week ago, however, after posting something on clothesfree about wanting to go to Sandy Hook, I got an email from someone who saw my name through the ClothesFree Forums. He said he was going to go to Gunnison Beach on Tuesday (3 days ago) and I agreed.

He picked me up at around 9:00 and he said we had about a hour and a half drive to get to the beach. I was pretty nervous during that time, as I had never been naked in front of anyone in any circumstance or even in my underwear.

We got to Sandy Hook and by around 10:30, we were on the beach. I was still a little nervous, but determined to go through with this. At first I just took off my shirt, still wearing boxers and jeans as the guy I was with got naked relatively quickly. I stalled by testing the water and walking around for a few minutes, but after seeing men and women naked and comfortable, I said to myself "Okay, I gotta do this".

I braced my self and then immediately took off my jeans and boxers in one fell swoop. I stood there, completely naked and it felt a little strange at first, but as I went to sunbathe on my towel face down, I thought "Wow, this is weird. I'm totally nude right now and nobody had commented or said anything. In fact, nobody was paying attention to me at all."

This helped me realize what nudism is all about. It's about the freedom to just wear whatever you want and be whoever you want and not worry what other people think. My visit was short (about 2 hours) and was also relatively uneventful (I basically just walked around the beach nude, went in the water, sunbathed, saw who was at the beach, etc.) but it was very fulfilling nonetheless. I was very used to being naked where it is not allowed, so I felt an element of risk factored in with the fun. "What irony it is ", I thought "that I felt more comfortable having no clothes on at a beach in front of people of various stages of dress (from completely dressed to completely nude) who I don't know than even by myself in my own home."

I am now totally hooked to nudism and would love to go to a nudist club or beach again. I also feel a lot more comfortable about my body and feel that I would be less nervous about being naked in other circumstances than I was before.

If someone who lives in New Jersey who is anudist would like to meet up with me and we could hang out or go somewhere, send me a private message.

Sincerely, Jonathan

[J-Kwon]

(Warning: long)
Until recently, I have always just been naked in or around my house. I live in Teaneck, NJ and, whenever my parents and sister were not around during the day or at night, I would soon strip off and hang around my house.

I also went nude into my backyard (usually at night because there is no fence and much of my backyard is open to a street). Also, I sometimes walked around my neighborhood (around my block or to a school park nearby, usually at night) completly nude and loved the liberating feeling of wearing no clothes in public (sort of, since most people are not outside when I went).
I had found out about nudism during this time and about beaches, clubs and parks which were nude or clohting-optional and thought it would be interesting, since I had done a lot of things nude by myself inside and outside, but wanted to try social nudism.

I went on to a few websites, like cheef here and clothesfree.com and, as a member of AOL, would sometimes go onto nudist chats and tried to find someone to take me to a club or beach with little success. Just about a week ago, however, after posting something on clothesfree about wanting to go to Sandy Hook, I got an email from someone who saw my name through the ClothesFree Forums. He said he was going to go to Gunnison Beach on Tuesday (3 days ago) and I agreed.

He picked me up at around 9:00 and he said we had about a hour and a half drive to get to the beach. I was pretty nervous during that time, as I had never been naked in front of anyone in any circumstance or even in my underwear.

We got to Sandy Hook and by around 10:30, we were on the beach. I was still a little nervous, but determined to go through with this. At first I just took off my shirt, still wearing boxers and jeans as the guy I was with got naked relatively quickly. I stalled by testing the water and walking around for a few minutes, but after seeing men and women naked and comfortable, I said to myself "Okay, I gotta do this".

I braced my self and then immediately took off my jeans and boxers in one fell swoop. I stood there, completely naked and it felt a little strange at first, but as I went to sunbathe on my towel face down, I thought "Wow, this is weird. I'm totally nude right now and nobody had commented or said anything. In fact, nobody was paying attention to me at all."

This helped me realize what nudism is all about. It's about the freedom to just wear whatever you want and be whoever you want and not worry what other people think. My visit was short (about 2 hours) and was also relatively uneventful (I basically just walked around the beach nude, went in the water, sunbathed, saw who was at the beach, etc.) but it was very fulfilling nonetheless. I was very used to being naked where it is not allowed, so I felt an element of risk factored in with the fun. "What irony it is ", I thought "that I felt more comfortable having no clothes on at a beach in front of people of various stages of dress (from completely dressed to completely nude) who I don't know than even by myself in my own home."

I am now totally hooked to nudism and would love to go to a nudist club or beach again. I also feel a lot more comfortable about my body and feel that I would be less nervous about being naked in other circumstances than I was before.

If someone who lives in New Jersey who is anudist would like to meet up with me and we could hang out or go somewhere, send me a private message.

Sincerely, Jonathan

[Journeyman]

Jonathan,

First of all, congratulations on your first time in a social setting. I'm glad it went well and as you said, you're hooked.

You didn't give your age but I assume you're a teenager. A red flag went off for me when you said that you were approached by someone who saw your name on CFF and who offered a ride to the beach.

While thankfully this guy's intentions were friendly and admirable, you're basically hitchhiking here, and with that comes all the attendant dangers. I wouldn't recommend your method of getting to a beach to other teens, as many may not be able to defend themselves if the guy turns out to be a lunatic of some kind.

So this is just some friendly advice to any teens needing a lift to a beach or resort, from someone who travels a lot: take the subway/bus/train next time! Better safe than sorry.

cheers,
J'man

[Wiggle It]

I agree with Journeyman's cautions about taking rides from people you don't know, Jonathan! I am glad there were no problems. I'm sure most people on CFF are pretty nice, but you're still taking chances if you don't know people. Far better to get someone you know to give you a lift.
I am glad you got to the beach, tho. That first time naked in the open, among others who accept it, is truly a wonderful experience. You got over the anxiety hurdle, and next time will be a piece of cake!

[DenitaLC]

As a mother of two teens, I agree with the cautions of Journeyman and Wiggle It.....be very careful out there!

Also, it may not be very advisable to walk your neighborhood naked. Although your intentions are pure...someone that might see you in the process may report you and with a conviction could come "sex" preditor charge....you wouldn't want something like that haunting your record! Unfortunately, until nudism is a socially acceptable thing, limiting it to private property and c/o acceptable settings (beaches, resorts) is the safest course of action.

Congratulations on your first time!

:-)
Dee

[Sanslines]

Jonathan,

Just curious why it took 1 1/2 hours to get from Teaneck to Sandy Hook? You must have travelled during rush hour? If you head south on the NJ Turnpike and then get on the Garden State Parkway to Route 36 to the Highlands and then into the Gateway Nat'l Rec Area you will save some time. It takes 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours from Delaware Water Gap to Sandy Hook which is considerable longer so just wondering about the time factor. DenitaLC. WiggleIt, and Journeyman make good points about riding with strangers and also walking around nude at night. All it will take is either a police car to spot you or someone to call the police for you to be picked up. The result won't be much fun. Be careful and have fun this Summer!

[J-Kwon]

You guys are definetly right about being more careful and I will try to be more careful from now on about where I am naked.
As for Journeyman's comment about public transportation, I was not aware there was any public transportation to Sandy Hook, or I would have just done that. Is there actually a way for me to get to Gunnison Beach without a car?

[DoctorSurferDude]

The location...sure, right time and a right place is good.

But, I think what they are saying is that you are young....possibly still a minor. There are a lot of people on the big bad internet who have a special interest in that and you should be VERY careful about who you meet. If you choose who you meet, that has an element of control, but if they choose you and you just say "OK" then it could be a recepie for a bad time. The other issue is that if you are 17, it actually might be illegal to take you to a nude beach without your parent's consent.

Kind of complicated......sorry. But if you're not 18 yet, you'll be 18 soon...... at that point you can legally do whatever you wish. But still be careful about meeting strangers off the internet.

[David77]

Jonathan C,
You asked about public transportation to Sandy Hook.
I bet the Friends of Gunnison Beach (Sandy Hook) would know. Their site is http://www.gunnisonbeach.org

Ask about public transportation by sending an E-Mail to foghornnj@aol.com

[Sanslines]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jonathan C.:
.......Is there actually a way for me to get to Gunnison Beach without a car? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

There is ferry service from lower Manhattan to the Atlantic Highlands or Highlands (closer to Sandy Hook). There is also a connecting bus service from the ferry terminal to Sandy Hook. So yes there is some public trnasportation but it takes time and you might need to take the bus from where you live to the Port Authority terminal in Midtown (Manhattan) then walk or take the subway south to get to the ferry terminal. Getting from Teaneck to Sandy Hook might take half a day with all of the connections. Concerning the ferry service, look up www.seastreak.com (http://www.seastreak.com). For bus service, look up the New Jersey Transit website.