I have been researching the idea of painting in watercolours a series of whimsical studies of the fabulous nude beaches in Brighton & Hove, and will begin another shortly on the saunas and the quaint buildings most of them occupy, as I have long loved the beaches, the sea and the surf and all that cavort about on or in both.
However, a couple of days ago I searched on the website for ‘gay nude beaches – Brighton’ and discovered:
(1) There are no wonderful photographs of the beaches to attract newcomers and visitors to Sussex – no need to have them populated with nude figures either.
(2) The copy regarding ‘cruising’ is either far out of date or plain sleazy.
This is not good for Brighton’s image. Surely there is a manner of conveying the attractions of these beaches in better terms, with attractive scenic photographs and a way to cut the appalling descriptions of sleaze and drab, seaside dullness of these potentially great sites.
How about something like this?
What do your reader’s think?
Although unofficially a mixed nudist beach, it is well frequented and yet private and discreet for the shy and retiring at off-peak times, though the wind can be strong on unsettled days. Located behind Shoreham docks, once one of the UK’s busiest ports, it remains private property and so visitors should beware of all the strict parking restrictions here. There is some designated parking beyond the walled area that shields the beach from the roadside. An occasional travelling burger-bar is available to supply the lorry-drivers who park alongside the wall so be warned, bring plenty of water, sun-cream for those sensitive bits, and snacks as it’s a long walk to the nearest café. If you are bursting for a sunny-side up breakfast, ride or drive westwards to the end of the road and find a seaside café that is big on good food and famous for its hearty breakfasts. If you are into cruising, avoid public exposure or indecency as nearby residents walk their dogs regularly along the beach and the police patrol regularly also to keep the area safe.
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