In an article in the Geelong Independent, ANF rep Werner Jacob indicated that many of the issues associated with Point Impossible may be avoided if the beach was a “nude” beach, and not “clothing optional” - apparently the “optional” option introduces allows clothed beach users to “perv” on nude users.

This idea is interesting, it would make the beach more akin to nude beaches in Europe, where there is no “optional” option. While European beaches probably have issues of their own, nudism is much more openly accepted in Europe and participation is much higher than in Australia, particularly for families and couples. Australia could learn a lot from the European approach to nudism, they’ve been participating much longer than we have!!

Check out the full article - Click here

It would appear that putting a camera in the carpark at Point Impossible to deter inappropriate behaviour around the carpark and toilets does not please everyone!! According to this article in the Geelong Independent (”Liberties leader slams ’spy’ plan” - Click here), the idea has been labelled “unjustifiable and intrusive”.

Read the article and form your own opinion - we’re pleased that there’s discussion about the wider issues that affect the larger community.

This article (”Spy cams to snap sex on the beach”) scanned from the Geelong Advertiser is the latest installment in the Point Impossible discussion - Click here

Much of the content of this Geelong Advertiser article itself is pretty much on topic (thanks Aleks!), but who’s in charge of titles and picking the photos at the Addy? Then again, a photo and title like that will hopefully make people read the article, which does highlight a couple of interesting points:
- For the first time, it has been acknowledged that problems exist on ALL beaches, and that measures being considered for Point Impossible apply equally at other locations
- The problems associated with the nude beach appear isolated to the carpark and the dunes areas (which nudists have always known!)

Have a read of the article - if you’re familiar with the reporting style last year, you’ll notice a subtle change in focus - nudists are not the cause of the problems, and as a community we want to help improve the beach for everyone to enjoy - report anything inappropriate to the police, just like you would on any beach!!

On April 29, representatives from the Surf Coast Shire, police, community, and the nudist community met to conduct the follow-up workshop 12 months after the original workshop to discuss the clothing optional classification of Point Impossible. To refresh your memories, check back through the archive on this site!!

Anyway, it only took a couple of days but already the media (in this case, the Geelong Independent) was talking to people before any official statements were released by the Surf Coast Shire. Nothing exciting this time around, although it would appear one of the MANY suggestions to come out of the meeting seemed to really grab attention!! Check the full article on this scan from the paper - Click here

In summary, the workshop came up with many comments and suggestions about ways to improve the beach so that it (like many beaches) can be used by all community groups to be enjoyed by all. A more detailed commentary will be made once the Surf Coast Shire releases the official outcomes of the workshop…

And a comment relating to this article in the Geelong Independent - yes, cameras were discussed as one of the many options for controlling behaviour in the carpark and toilet area at Point Impossible. It was never proposed that the camera would be anywhere near the beach, and it should be noted that the camera would not necessarily be permanent - the Surf Coast Shire has to consider options that improve security and safety at ALL beaches, and a portable camera could be moved to different locations as required.

As always (and you should all know what comes next) - if you see anything at any of the beaches that is inappropriate and/or illegal, REPORT IT!!! Real nudists don’t misbehave at the beach, and we’re tired of the unsavoury behaviour reflection on our well-behaved community. Stand up for our beach, or we might lose it!!

Today was the follow-up workshop 12 months on from the discussions around the clothing optional status of Point Impossible. Representatives from the Surf Coast Shire, Vic Police, Ratepayers association, GORCC, ANF/FBA and others convened to see what had happened at Point Impossible over the summer.

The Surf Coast Shire is due to publish the outcomes of the meeting, so no details can be provided just yet. If last year is anything to go by, the media will get involved shortly!! We will report more detail once more information is released!!