At Rhissili Beach in Wales, 400 skinny dippers undressed and dove into the sea to establish a new nude world record.
They faced the chilly waters, shed their clothing, and rushed into the ocean with joyful shouts, but soon their cheers turned into ‘ooohs’ and ‘aaahs’ as they confronted the frigid sea temperature.
It is believed that the previous record stands at 250 naked bathers at a single location, and organizers plan to present the event to Guinness World Records adjudicators in hopes of securing the title.
Lizzy White, a 25-year-old skinny dipper, expressed: ‘I flew in from Australia to join in – what was I thinking?
‘Nonetheless, it was a blast and incredibly invigorating to strip down and leap into the waves, even if they are much colder than what I’m accustomed to.’
Steve Absalom, 29, who was shivering, remarked: ‘I’m generally shy and have never swum naked before, so doing it in front of 400 people was quite an awakening. However, there was no feeling of embarrassment – it was simply enjoyable.’
The event, which was planned to raise funds for the Marie Curie Cancer Care charity and the National Trust, is expected by organizers to gather over £5,000.
Alison Powell, one of the organizers, stated: ‘It was a fantastic experience – I have never witnessed so many joyful, smiling faces. We were aiming for 300 attendees, but in the end, we surpassed that number – I’m thrilled with the turnout.’
Numerous nudists posed in the shallows for photographs to show their sponsors that they participated in the event.
Sue Jones, 39, from Carmarthen, shared: ‘I’m posting my picture on Facebook for everyone to see. I’ve skinny-dipped before in Greece and Spain.
‘This was my first time in Wales … and the last!’