Vernon Keith Hale

Vernon Keith Hale
(April 28, 1948  to November 15, 2020)

Wreck Beach has lost another devoted naturist who valued Wreck Beach and its natural beauty, greatly. 

He often could be found in Billy’s “Casino” where he brought his young daughter, Naomi, whenever they had the time. 

Vern’s dry  sense of humour always shone through, but he was always there in times of trouble for the beach, his family and friends. 

Vern and his wife, Linda, were avid kayakers and combined their love of nature through their kayaking. 

If the measure of a man can be determined by the way he treats others, his family, friends and animals,  then Vern was a man for all seasons. 

Vernon would caution sun lovers to take protective measures against melanoma because his turned out to be a particularly aggressive kind which stole his life far too early. 

From Colorado to Nevada’s Burning Man to Hotsprings Cove and the Oregon Country Fair, Vern and his brother, Derek explored Naturist locations across North America.  

They were in the midst of restoring a homebuilt aircraft at Boundary Bay. He will be missed and we will hold a wreath-laying ceremony in the Spring.  Rest in peace, Vernon.

Stop Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project!

As you may already know a new House of Commons e-petition aimed at stopping the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project opened for signature a week ago.

It is getting a good response and well on the way to reaching the number required for its sponsor, MP Manly, to present it to the House of Commons.

I am reaching out to you and a number of others in the hope you can use your contacts to get more signatures.

The signature page for the petition is HERE>>

It can be signed by Canadian citizens and residents of Canada.

It is also on the APE home page: https://www.againstportexpansion.org/home

It is also on Facebook and Twitter.

I would really appreciate if you can send out an email asking folks to sign the petition.
If you can also put it on your websites that would be an added push.

It would be great if we can reach the numbers required before parliament reconvenes in ten days.

Can you help?

If you have already gone out to your contacts then THANK YOU!

Sept. 13(Sun.) Beach Cleaning Day

We could not organize any events due to COVID-19 pandemic this year.

But, we are doing beach clean up since it was the busiest season we have never experienced.

• September 13(Sunday)
• Noon to 4:00PM
• Bottom of Trail 6

It is going to be “Sunday” this year!

We all supply what we need. All we want is your body!

Thank you and see you on the beach!

July 21st… 26th Anniversary Wreck Beach Butoh Dance Performances

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You are invited to attend the annual Kokoro Dance Wreck Beach Butoh performances. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we had to cancel our annual 2-week Wreck Beach Butoh performance workshop and, instead, will be celebrating our 26^th year of performances by performing this year’s edition as a duet by Barbara Bourget and Jay Hirabayashi. Performances will take place on

  Tuesday, July 21^st at 12:30 pm and Wednesday, July 22^nd at 1:10 pm.
  (foot of the #4 Trail at Wreck Beach

…just west of the UBC Museum of Anthropology). Please note that paid parking is available at the Rose Garden Parkade (near the UBC Chan Centre) and that it takes 10 minutes or more to walk to the foot of the #4 Trail.

Performances take place rain or shine. No photography or video allowed. Donations are gratefully accepted and clothing is optional. Because of COVID-19 safety concerns, we will not be accepting donations at the performances. If you wish to support the continuation of our annual Wreck Beach Butoh performances, you can donate here.

If you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, chills, new or worsening cough, shortness of breath, new muscle aches or headache, and sore throat, please stay home to protect others. Please remember to practice social distancing of 2 meters from others when watching the performances. Please watch this GVRD Parks video below regarding physical distancing for your safety.

https://vimeo.com/400395062

Kokoro Dance’s Wreck Beach Butoh performances are performed with set, costumes, and lighting provided by Mother Nature. Each year, we create a new dance that embraces the sand, water, and air at this beautiful location with its views of the Howe Sound to the west, mountains to the north, and the skyline of the city to the east. We promise a unique performance experience unlike any other in the world.

 

Sincerely,

Barbara Bourget and Jay Hirabayashi

Kokoro Dance

kokoro.ca

Wreck Beach during COVID-19 pandemic

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2020 season, Canada, COVID-19, Naturism, nudism, Vancouver, Wreck Beach

Wreck Beach is OPEN during the COVID-19 pandemic.

To keep our precious beach open, everybody needs to follow the rules below.

–  Maintaining social distance (2m/ 6ft.) is the most important thing to remember!

• Trail 6 is only for Going Down.
• Trail 4 and 7 are only for Going UP.

Metro Vancouver will monitor and manage visitor’s behaviour.
Inappropriate behaviour may course closuer of the beach.

–  Swim events are all cancelled at this stage.

–  We won’t have any legal venders during 2020 season.
Bring your foods and drinks… then, take your trash up the hill!

–  No summer events for 2020 season… unfortunately…

Always keep your social distance, then, enjoy the summer!!

 

NIFTY and WBPS Pool Events are Cancelled!!

NIFTY and WBPS Pool Events for Now

Due to the City of Vancouver’s closure of pool facilities for the time being, we regret to have to inform you that there will be no NIFTY or Wreck Beach Swim Club pool events until further notice.

Please check back to the NIFTY at niftynude.org and to the WBPS Website at WreckBeach.org to see updates on the next scheduled NIFTY and WBPS pool events.

We plan to have pool events again as soon as possible.

Your safety during these hard times remains our highest priority so your understanding is greatly appreciated.

Spa/ Pool Event is Cancelled!!

 

March 21(Sat.) Spa/ Pool Event is CANCELLED!!

Vancouver Mayor Kenndy Stewart said in a statement Sunday, March 15,  that all Vancouver “hot tubs and saunas are completely closed.”

Since the WBPS Swim Club knows that people who attend our WB Spa/Pool Club events at Lord Byng Pool particularly enjoy the warmth and socializing that the sauna and hot tub facilitate, we regrettablymust cancel our March 21st WB Spa/Pool Club event originally scheduled for March 21.

As soon as we can provide a pool event with all the amenities that our guests love to participate in, we will announce it on Facebook , in the Wreck Beach Spa/Pool Club Group and on our website at wreckbeach.org.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing everyone at Lord Byng Pool again soon. Please see the following link for a more detailed explanation:

Read More>>

Mayer’s Announcement>>

Christmas Party 2019!

Wreck Beach Christmas Party 2019!

Tomorrow, Dec. 7 (Sat.)
6:00PM to 1:00AM

Volunteers starts from 1:00PM.

Vince Hemingson’s retrospective photo exhibit

 

Switzer Cult Creative 1725 W. 3rd Avenue in Kitsilano
November 21 (Thu.) 4 to 9:00 p.m.

Wine and Cheese will be served as you admire his photos taken over the past 10 years, both at Wreck Beach and from his travels for National Geographic.

His iconic photo of nude women in a root system at Wreck Beach Trail 4 is called “The Tree of Life,” and features nude women nestled into its roots.  Vince has been voted as one of the world’s top 100 photographers of nudes.

Do try to make this wonderful exhibit .

Judy Williams

Spa/ Pool Event is back!

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Wreck Beach Spa/ Pool Event is back!

October 19(Sat.)
7:30 – 9:30PM @ Lord Byng Pool

Wreck Beach Events goes all year around.
During off-season, we are having Spa/ Pool events.

What to bring…

• Towels
• 25c coin for locker
• Government Photo ID (Drivers license, Passport etc… )
• Entry fee (Cash only!)

         $12 for NON-Members
         $10 for Members
         $10 if it is your first visit

           + donation if able…

        Free for kids 10 & under  with parent’s supervision

This is NUDE-ONLY SWIM!