Nudey of the Year 2014

The nude should be celebrated, not just mocked and pointed at. We are a proud people, unashamed of our bodies, but too often we face the ridicule of the wider world the moment our togs are removed.

Some of us prefer to disrobe at our camps, keeping our nudity out of sight. Others are more brave, and sally forth into the world to show everyone how wonderful the nude life can be.

For the first time, we're awarding an honorary title to the person (or people) who has done the most to promote the cause of the nude in the last calendar year. The winner may be a nudist, someone who has done something brave or heroic in the buff or someone who has stood up for the greatness of the human form.

The candidates for the inaugural competition are as follows:

Megumi Igarashi

This brave woman built a canoe in the shape of her unmentionable area and then proceeded to make the data available to anyone else that wanted to make another one.

I avoid looking at my wife's secret area as much as can be helped, but Mrs Bessop's is said to resemble a canoe. Whether it would be seaworthy has been a matter of some debate since we first heard about Ms Igrashi's vessel. Regardless, we salute the woman and her fine attempts to deshame the lady area.

Tim Shieff

Not only has this man been wandering around one of the world's most populated cities in the buff, he's been participating in one of the finest nude activities around, parkour! Free running in the nude is a truly wonderful thing, both to behold and to participate in.

Many of those who see this kind of thing will surely be inspired to drop togs themselves and that has to be a good thing. Mr Shieff is a great advert for nudity and we salute him!

The Austrian Nude Police

The nude often fall foul of the law and are thus all too familiar with police forces around the globe. It's nice, therefore, to see police in Austria not just taking a more pro-nude stance, but actively participating in nudity and enforcing correct etiquette. Sadly this is only a private security force, but here's hoping official forces will follow their lead and switch to the uniform nature intended.

The People of Northumberland

The North East Skinny Dip has been running for three years and does a great job of showing people what fun nudity can be. Not only do they charge naked into the sea, they raise money for charity at the same time. There are hundreds of participants and all deserve a round of applause!

The winner will be announced soon!

Free Runner Goes Starkers

This is the kind of thing we want to see more of! This brave fellow has been running around London completely starkers!

The nude do not fear wind, they do not fear rain. They may be mildy worried by frostbite, but that just encourages them to move faster and keep warm.

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/photography/naked-free-runner-captured-in-breathtaking-photographs-above-londons-streets-9879296.html

Circumnavigate the Globe Completely Naked

For those of you wanting a challenge here's a great activity to attempt naked.

This is not an easy activity and to date no known nudist has competed it. Circumnavigating the entire planet completely starkers is considered by some to be the holy grail of nudism. Many have tried, many have failed and some have even perished attempting this most difficult of tasks. Should you achieve it you will become a legend among naturists for all time. Even attempting it is worthy of respect – get half way and your annual naturist association membership fee will be waived for life!

What makes it especially challenging is that one is not allowed to take any possessions on the trip. No money, clothing or documentation of any kind is allowed to be taken when you set out. You are of course allowed to procure things on the way by whatever means necessary. The only rule is you must start with nothing. Since the nude do not have pockets, some might say this way is easier anyhow. There is some debate over whether one can be naked whilst carrying a bag, but for this task there is no question that you must leave without one. Such is the daunting nature of this undertaking though, that no one would question it if you were to find one during the journey.

Travel must be won through barter or earning your fare en route. Perhaps a bit of begging or street performance. Perhaps taking on simple errands for tradespeople you meet on your way. Crossing international borders in this state is difficult due to the lack of documentation. A sly bit of banter or running at speed is necessary here. One obviously has to exercise a certain caution lest one should take a bullet up the bottom, although it has often been observed that people are reluctant to shoot the nude. Perhaps the nobility of the human form without clothing stays the hand of the honest soldier. Perhaps the would be gunman simply cannot believe what he is seeing. Either way, treat it as an advantage and use it.. and run as fast as you can.

In my youth I did attempt to perform this noble feat, but was sadly arrested outside Cleethorpes after pilfering a set of undergarments from a washing line. Fortunately I was spared the humiliation of a custodial sentence but did have to write a letter of apology to the gentleman who's underwear I nabbed.

A rather more successful acquaintance of mine made it through the channel tunnel but was stopped by French police. He wasn't stopped for being nude, which, even in formal situations, the French are generally fine with, but for not having a passport. They thought he might have been an illegal immigrant and turned him back to blighty.

All the other attempts of which I am aware have ended in ignominious failure. Mr Cock-Roberts vanished for three months. It was hoped he was doing rather well. Some even suggested he would turn up one day and announce his success but when he did come back to us it transpired he had fallen foul of the weather six days after leaving and spent the rest of the time in hospital recovering from the effects of exposure.

Mr Bolus spent weeks training and promised everyone he would be the first to complete this greatest of missions. Unfortunately he drowned trying to swim the English channel (apparently he tried to get to Holland instead of France for some reason, not being fond of the French).

We are not cruel enough to award a prize for the most feeble attempt of all but if we were it would surely go to Mrs Bessop, who discussed her attempt for weeks only to return after all of ten minutes on the grounds that it was 'a bit cold'. A second attempt has not been forthcoming.

These tales may server as a warning, or perhaps inspiration to prospective globetrotters. Though this activity is beset with danger, history is there to be written!

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Are Nudists the Next Step in Human Evolution?

When it comes to humans, we nudists are pretty much the cream of the crop. Who else can match our joie de vivre, our exciting picnics, our healthy tans? Not many people, that's for sure! The nude do not flinch from hardship or trouble. Inured to pain by their constant exposure to the elements, and compelled to activity by the twin threats of frost and sunburn, the nude are high achieving supermen and women capable of feats that would shame most of the clothed into silence. The persistent mockery of our form that comes from the clothed world gives us thick metaphorical skins that match our leathery physical exteriors. No cruel barb or merciless taunt can penetrate the spirit of an experienced nudist. We have heard them all before.

It stands to reason that over a sufficient period of time, the nude will branch off from the rest of humanity and become an entirely unique species. 'Homus Nudus' would be a more pleasant type of human, and would live in a world free of warfare, hunger and fashionistas.

There are a few potential impediments to this exciting new development in the history of our species. The risks of nude conkers have been discussed at length before. We are also persecuted by the jealous clothed, but this will not hold us back for long. More and more people around the globe are breaking free from the shackles of the cloth and returning to their natural state. 'Homus Nudus' could be here sooner than you think!

Welcome to We The Uncovered

Welcome to We The Uncovered, where the nude and non-nude can join together in harmony and make the world a better, happier place!

This blog will talk about the joys of nudity and warn of the perils that go along with it. For the path of the unclothed is not taken likely, though it lightens the heart and puts a spring in the step, as well as saving on shopping.

We will try to reveal every aspect of the nude lifestyle to the unconverted in the hope of bringing joy into the lives of those burdened by textiles and the evils of 'fashion'.

Check in regularly to see what news there is from the world of the nude!