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re: .4 (Greg)
You are a funny man, Greg !
You're quite right, a few tomorrow's have certainly come and
gone. Yes, I will post the article. Every afternoon before leaving
work I remind myself that I have to bring in the brochure (no modem
at home), and every morning I'm in such a rush that I forget to
bring it in.
I'm going to tie a string around my finger to remind me tonight
to put the brochure in my briefcase, but, by the time I get home,
I'll probably forget what the string was supposed to remind me
of ;-) .
FCN (Federation of Canadian Naturists), is a really neat brochure,
and they have lots of interesting articles, kind of the way you
guys talk about articles in CwS.
So, "don't worry, be :-)" and I'll post it tomorrow.
BTW, when you booking your cruise ? so I can book sometime
else ? ;-) .
Regds,
Darrell
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From the FCN "Going Natural" bulletin (magazine), Winter 1989,
Volume 4, Number 1
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Windjammin' It Nude - by Petra Scheller
Oh, to feel the warm trade winds on the naked skin, with nothing
between the blue ocean and you but the Yankee Clipper. Sixty-four people
had this Caribbean pleasure August 29, when the smallest sailing ship of the
Windjammer fleet set sail from the harbour of St. Maarten's Dutch capital.
The second of the newly-initiated nude Windjammer cruises - thanks
to Paradise Travel in Florida--was as much of a splendid success as the first
one in May. Five more are planned for 1989, including a New Year's cruise.
For most of the 64 passengers, the Windjammer adventure started the
day before boarding the boat. An overnight stay, including a reception party,
had been planned at the tropical naturist resort Club Orient, on the French
side of St. Martin. Many of the guests already knew each other from previous
encounters at various naturist resorts across North America. Those who were
newcomers immediately blended in with holiday ease. With the usual superb
hospitality of the Club Orient staff, the Windjammin' group was seen off the
following afternoon en route to the ship.
A rare glimpse awaited us at the Phillipsburg harbour. Three of the
most beautiful tall ships in the world, the Polynesia, Fantome, and Yankee
Clipper, were anchored off shore. And, once the 24-member crew of the
Yankee Clipper had welcomed us aboard and shown us to our cabins, we were
invited by the Captain of the large Polynesia for welcome cocktails aboard
his ship while mingling with their regularly clad guests. It became im-
mediately obvious that we had the more fun-loving crowd aboard the Yankee
Clipper. Nudists sure now how to have parties !
The stowaway night on our ship gave us all a chance to get our sea
legs while still safely anchored in the picturesque Phillipsburg bay. The
next morning, after a scrumptious breakfast served by the friendly and
smiling crew, we set sail to the sounds of Amazing Grace, which was to be
theme song for all subsequent hoistings of sails. Loudspeakers strategically
placed on deck made this ritual an almost nirvanic experience. Healthy
portions of Bloody Marys -- compliments of Windjammer-- accommpanied us every
morning, and gave those who hadn't yet let go of civilization the final boost
into a holiday mood.
The small, uninhabited island of Tintamarre, just off the coast of
St. Martin, with its long stretches of white, sandy beaches, was our first
stop. We were let loose to explore the island, snorkel, swim, and play.
And play we did, as the crew organized a "boat race" on the beach. Female
and male teams were created and cheered on to drink beer the fastest way
possible. Alas, in an all-out fierce battle, the women won this battle of
the sexes, and were rewarded with a bottle of champagne--that was sprayed
over the sweating bodies of the winners. With the ocean just inches away
from the combat location, the group rushed into the aquamarine waters to wash
off and enjoy the rest of the day.
A night barbecue on the beach followed with two guitar-playing
virtuosos entertaining guests and crew alike all night long. More sailing
and swimming followed in the next few days, only interrupted by the three
plentiful meals a day, and what seemed unlimited supplies of alcoholic
beverages, not to mention the Windjammer supplied rum punches and snacks at
the daily 5 PM "Swizzle Time". What entertainment would be complete without
crab races? The crew supplied the Emcee, judges, and crabs, and the guests
supplied the jokes and money. Some encountered exorbitant winnings of up
to $20, but most lost their bets cheerfully.
Sometime midweek, (they were having so much fun she lost track of
what day it was ;-) )we were let loose on St. Barth's to investigate this
hilly, small, but extremely pretty French island. During the daily morning
routine of "Storytime", where the Captain would talk about the day's
intinerary, we were given maps, shopping and dining information, and sent off
to explore. Some of us rented a Jeep and off we went, not to be seen again
until evening. After a refreshing lunch on what I judged to be the coziest
and prettiest hotel on the island--L'hotellerie des trois forces--we snaked
our way straight to Saline Beach, a nude beach of course.
Back to the ship for cocktails and back to St. Barth's for dinner.
Because L'hotellerie des trois forces was owned and operated by a French
chef from Britany, and possibly because we were allowed to swim nude in his
swimming pool on a cliff, we decided to go back for the most superb meal on
the trip. In true Cinderella style, we were back at the dock at midnight,
to be chauffeured back to the Yankee Clipper by the crew in the ship's dinghy.
More sun, sailing, and wind followed in the next few days, with a stop
at Prickly Pear, an uninhabited island close to Anguilla, and a lunch barbecue
on the beach. The day before we had to return to port was spent anchored
in the harbour of Marigot, French St. Martin's capital, and, of course,
shopping in town. The afternoon highlight, possibly the most unusual event
of the entire trip, was the nude wedding that took place on board. Captain
Adrian performed the ceremonly, with the maid of honour, the best man, and
all the other guests looking on. Champagne flowed once more, as we all
toasted the happy couple. The night was reserved for a costume/body painting
party that went well into the wee hours of the morning. Most people were
asleep when the Yankee Clipper quietly and with a soft Amazing Grace set
sail for our last stop, again the harbour of Phillipsburg.
It was a fun-filled and action-packed trip that was over much too
soon. But there is a consolation -- the five voyages planned for 1989.
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| From FCN, Winter 1989, Volume 4, Number 1
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"Nude Windjammin' 1989" Crusises (Schedule Information)
Windjammer III May 29 Fantome. 126 passengers. Departs from and
returns to St. Maarten.
Windjammer IV July 31 Mandalay. 72 passengers. Departs from and
returns to Grenada.
Windjammer V Sept 19 Yankee Clipper. 66 passengers. Departs from
and returns to St. Maarten.
Windjammer VI Oct 23 Yankee Clipper. 66 passengers. Departs from
and returns to Antigua.
Windjammer VII Dec 31 Yankee Clipper. 66 passengers. Departs from
and retruns to St. Maarten. Special New Year's
Cruise !
Rates (per person, double occupancy, US dollars)
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Dormitory $ 795 ....(only on the Fantome)
Regular Cabin $ 885
Deck Cabin $ 960
Admiral Suite $ 985
For cruises on the Mandalay, add $100. For the New Year's Cruise,
add $200.
Includes:
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Round trip air fare from Miami, Orlando, or Tampa; 6 days/5 nights
accomodation; meals and daily grog rations, including sunrise
Bloody Marys, five o'clock Rum Swizzles, and wine with dinner.
Reasonable air fares arranged through Windjammer are available from
most American and Canadian cities.
Stowaway Option:
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For an additional $35 per person, you can stow away on the night
before departure. Enjoy a Bon Voyage party and get a good night's
sleep before setting sail.
For More Information:
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Call Petra Scheller at (416)775-5417, or write to:
Nude Wave Promotions, Box 174, Station R, Toronto Ontario,
Canada, M4G 3Z9.
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Anyone want to go for the New Year's cruise ? Let me know,
maybe we could make it a DEC charter ! ;^) .
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