Naked surfers

By Francis Xavier December 2, am. By stripping down and riding waves in remote and idyllic locations, she undertakes a journey towards uninhibited self-expression. Felicity Palmateer decided to go au naturel for her latest surf edit, embracing her femininity in a place free of judgement. The professional big wave surfer describes the filmmaking process as incredibly empowering and cathartic.

AllTheRooms is made up of a range of travelers who have lived, worked, and partied in all areas of the planet. We research the best places and most important tips for all types of globetrotters looking to scratch their wanderlust itch. Last Updated on May 28, For the first few centuries, surfing was the blissfully minimalist art of riding wooden planks on the swells of the South Pacific. The board technology eventually evolved likely due to recurring splinters in terrible places , but so did the attire. Here are the best nude beaches where nude surfing is entirely permitted.

Have you ever felt free from the oppression of artificial clothing and neoprene? Some have tried it, and the result is quite funny, in many cases. In the last decades, there have been several nude surfing contests in a few countries. Australia and the USA have created special competitions for naked male and female surfers but, meanwhile, laws have banned them from the public eye. Naked surfing doesn't necessarily have to offend.

Felicity Palmateer is known all over the world for tackling big waves, but she has recently ditched the wetsuit entirely. The West Australian surfer has taken to the waves naked, combining her love of art with her passion for the sport in a performance art piece, called 'Skin Deep'. Ms Palmateer said combining art and surfing is something she had been passionate about and had wanted to do for some time.