FoG - Beach Etiquette

Etiquette:

THE BEACH IS NOT SEXUALLY ORIENTED IN ANY WAY.

PLEASE LEAVE YOUR CAMERAS AT HOME. !!! It is considered extremely rude to photograph others enjoying themselves at the beach. You should always ask permission to take a photo of someone whether they are clothed or not.

Trash
THE PARK SERVICE POLICY ON TRASH AT SANDY HOOK IS: CARRY IN - CARRY HOME

This means, whatever you bring to the beach that will be trash at the end of the day, (soda cans, food wrappers, newspapers and other trash) you must take home with you and dispose of there. Do not leave litter on the beach, along the path, in the parking lot, at the snack area or in the rest room facilities. Bring a trash bag with you and carry your trash home with you.
Smokers, please remember that cigarette and cigar butts, wrappers and cartons are trash and need to be taken home and disposed of, not left sticking in the sand. Use a clam shell as an ashtray, not the Beach! Thanks.
Do not litter. Take out more trash than you bring in. If you see trash on the beach, please pick it up, take it home and throw it away. If you don't feel like carrying it home don't bring it with you.

BEACH ETIQUETTE

NO GLASS CONTAINERS ARE PERMITTED IN THE PARK
If you drink alcohol at the beach, please drink responsibly. Excessive drinking of alcohol and the hot sun can be damaging to yourself and cause others around you to have a lousy time. Excessive drinking of alcohol and swimming can also be dangerous. You can be arrested by the Park Rangers for being drunk and disorderly
Cigarette, cigar and pipe smoking, while legal, are offensive to many. If you smoke, please be aware that others around you may be uncomfortable with the smell and smoke, and some are even allergic to smoke. Consideration and tolerance of each other are requested.
Be polite to others and respect their privacy & property. Do not gawk - simply and plainly. To gawk means to gape or stare stupidly. Lewd or inappropriate comments, excessive staring and other inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and can ruin the experience for others.
Treat others like you would want to be treated. Loud music disturbs the privacy of those around you. Please use headphones or keep your music at a low volume. Avoid offending others by turning down the music, if requested.
Dress before leaving the designated clothing-optional areas, which are plainly marked by informational signage. The “Attention” signs mark the south and north boundaries of the clothing-optional section (from the “Lot F,” the fishing beach, to halfway up Gunnison Beach). Once on the other side of the signs, you must be dressed.
Restrooms are located at the boardwalk entrance to the beach. You must be dressed to use the facilities.
Do not engage in overt sexual behavior. Mere nudity is not illegal at Gunnison Beach under Federal law. However, any lewd and lascivious behavior whether nude or clothed is illegal and can result in arrest. This type of behavior includes, but is not limited to, masturbation, sexual intercourse, oral sex and lewd exposure of sexual organs. Overt sexual behavior is the first and foremost item that will close our naturist beach.
Let us preserve Gunnison Beach, a national naturist treasure. Please speak up for naturist standards – if you witness inappropriate behavior, notify a lifeguard or the Park Rangers immediately. Do not try to take matters into your own hands.
Photographs and videos should only be taken with the permission of those in the shot. While photography is discouraged, once in a while you may witness someone taking photos. You need to get the permission of beach users who are even only in the shot remotely. Photography or videos of minors is NOT allowed
Any pictures or video for commercial use must have written releases and permission from the National Park Service. The National Park Service has the right to prosecute offenders to the fullest extent of the law – especially any clandestine photography or video.
Be a friend to newcomers. Some people like to be alone and some people like to mingle. If people are not receptive to you, leave them to themselves. But be friendly. Naturists are great people and lots of fun. Everyone was new, and nervous, at one point.
Tolerate a clothing-optional environment. Gunnison Beach is clothing-optional. This is defined as: one may be nude, partially nude or clothed. Be respectful that some people may keep all or some of their clothes on. If they do and are acting within these naturist guidelines, they are being responsible.
Naturists should not discriminate against those who do not want to be nude. Remember this is a public beach. We all have a right to be there. Naturists come in all different types. Some pierce their bodies and some shave their bodies. As long as they are acting responsibly we need to respect their personal freedom to express themselves as they see fit.
Be respectful of everyone regardless of naturist, non-naturist, sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, etc. Speak up for naturist standards and public decorum. If someone around you is unaware of naturist etiquette, kindly and politely explain these items to him or her.
Obey local laws and Gunnison Beach, Sandy Hook Rules. Please stay out of the dunes and environmentally sensitive areas. Stay away from bird nesting areas. Naturists respect our environment along with each other. Follow Gunnison Beach parking regulations. You must have a parking pass to use the parking lots during the summer season. You will be ticketed if you do not comply. There is a special parking area for motorcycles outside of Lot G next to the road. Gunnison Beach is open only from sunrise to sunset. Please respect this. You could be arrested for lingering after hours.
Be aware of what to do when a problem requires attention. Always, if there is a specific problem needing attention, please report it promptly to the lifeguards or Park Ranger. If you witness or are the recipient of what you believe to be inappropriate behavior, please notify a lifeguard who will contact the Park Rangers. Please understand that FoG board members are not the police and should not be called when it is clear that a Park Ranger is needed. If you witness unlawful behavior of any kind at the beach, you must report it promptly by speaking to the uniformed Park Rangers, who regularly patrol the beach or by calling them at 732-872-5900.