An organizer of a nude cruise has addressed some common misconceptions that many people have about those who participate in these unique voyages.
Although these cruises are not intended to be sexual or inappropriate, they frequently make headlines due to the public’s curiosity.
The internet is often eager to uncover the details of these journeys without actually experiencing one firsthand.
While both crew and passengers acknowledge the fun that can be had, some criticize the assumption that these trips are merely an ongoing sex show.
However, this is far from accurate, as clarified by a cruise organizer who outlined the primary misunderstanding regarding participants.
The Sun gained access to a nude cruise on the River Exe estuary in Devon, UK, and interviewed Rachel Wick, who organizes the annual event.
“It’s really sad that a large percentage of the population equate being naked only with sex – it’s not,” she conveyed to the publication.
“If they came to our event, they would see it’s clearly not what it’s about.”
“If somebody misbehaves, they will be on our banned list. Not that it’s ever happened but we’re always mindful that this has to be a safe environment because you can feel quite vulnerable when you haven’t got your clothes on.”
Rachel, along with her husband Nigel, has been organizing the boat trip since 2012. She commented, “One of the things I love about it is you can’t tell from looking at all of us whether we are rich or poor, working or retired. When you can’t judge people’s status, we’re all on a level.”
“People think you have to be beautiful, but we’re all normal people of different shapes and sizes.”
In addition to the annual boat trip, the couple also organizes other nudist events, having established a diverse community.
Nigel shared with the Sun, “The nudist world is a real mix of people, from prison officers to barristers and doctors.”
“It is the sense of freedom and being relaxed in your own body that draws people in. It’s a very friendly environment. If we go to a hotel, people generally don’t go out, they stay all day.”
“We have never had any trouble at any event. It’s an older group and if anybody started a fight, they’re likely going to break a hip.”