Here on Okanagan Lake (BC) I've got 3 or 4 spots entered on the GPS that are
out of the normal traffic lanes, typically along the shore line, and away
from homes that overlook the lake. It's worth it to head out, if only to not
have to jerk your head from an after swim snooze every time you hear a boat
go by. Another trick I use is to stick a "Divers Flag "on my VHF antenna.
Informed boaters will stay clear. In short, if you make a "reasonable
effort" not to offend anyone with your private activities then, there's your
argument. Of course some boaters just HAVE to skim by a quietly floating
vessel in an attempt to satisfy some voyeuristic urge in the hope of a
glimpse. No problem. when that happens, I usually stand up and wave. This
unexpected nudie show usually turns the tables pretty quick. In one
instance, a mother started smacking her husband because of the kids onboard.
Sure you MIGHT get in trouble for that one, but hell...its a big lake folks
and there's enough for all of us. It's also helpful to be very clear in your
mind that your human body in not offensive!
Remember to use sunscreen on your private bits...
Cheers !
"Fuzzy Logic" <bob.DeleteThis@arc.ab.caREMOVETHIS> wrote in message
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> "P. Drummond" <pat.DeleteThis@ncf.ca.INVALID> wrote in
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>> HPEER wrote:
>>> Bassman wrote:
>>>> I hope I am posting this in the correct group....
>>>>
>>>> Are there any regulations concerning going nude on privately owned
>>>> boats on Ontario, Canada waters. We own a 20 foot pontoon boat and
>>>> tend to go nude whenever we can. We often swim nude off the swimdeck
>>>> of the boat and thoroughly enjoy it. On one occasion we were stopped
>>>> by the Provincial Police Marine Unit to check if we had all the
>>>> necessary equipment on board, but was able to put my shorts on in lots
>>>> of time... Do I have to cover up when another boat approaches? I was
>>>> on a local river and passed another motor boat... I covered up as the
>>>> boat passed, but the female passenger of the passing boat remained
>>>> topless and didn't even flinch when we passed. Should I have not
>>>> bothered covering up either?
>>>>
>>>> Do other people have any nude boating experiences or enough knowledge
>>>> of the Ontario / Canadian law to share with me? Thanx.
>>>
>>> Only slightly related but somewhat relevant check out
>>>
>>> uk.rec.sailing
>>>
>>> Naturist Sailors posted 6/14
>>
>> I don't see anything - must have expired on my ISP. British law
>> doesn't have much sway in Canada anyway.
>>
>> I seem to recall a case in Ontario that set precedent that allow
>> females to be topless in certain circumstances, but don't recall
>> mention of men going bottomless - a whole other matter. I assume any
>> OPP officer could clarify it for you. Let us know what you find out.
>>
>
> This may be helpful:
>
> http://www.fcn.ca/nulawbgd.html >> Stay informed about: Laws on nudity on private boats - Ontario 
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