The "Nude" Beach

[SkyRider]

So, we were on Centre Island on Saturday and I decided to hop on my bike for a quick visit to the "nude" beach.

WTF! 30% of the beach is missing! Is it Mother Nature and/or is the the City of Toronto messing with Mother Nature?

The beach was crowded but I hardly notice any nude people. I did see a few exposed penises but where are the naked women?

 

[Frankfooter]

Go to Hanlan's Point instead of Centre Island.

 

[d_jedi]

There's a nude beach on centre island?
Didn't know this..

Yeah, Hanlan's point is where it's at.
Water was fucking cold when I went there a couple weeks ago. Fucking. Cold.

 

[SoftHands813]

I inferred from the OP that he rode his bike over to Hanlan's.

From the times I've been there, I've observed that the men are more comfortable being nude than women. I'd guess that about 10% of women are nude, 40% topless, and the remainder fully swimsuited.

Keep in mind it is a clothing optional beach - big difference, as strict nudity is not enforced as it is not required.

I was last there a couple of weeks ago when it was swelteringly hot in the city, but a comfortable 24 or so at the beach with a nice breeze off the water. I recall it was also "snowing" - whatveer the heck that fluffy white stuff is that comes off the trees.

 

[SkyRider]

I inferred from the OP that he rode his bike over to Hanlan's.

Yes, rode from Centre Island to Hanlan's. I was shocked at how much of the beach has been lost to erosion. At this rate Hanlan's will cease to exist in 5 years.

 

[rgkv]

Big issue about this in the paper a few weeks ago.. forget what is causing the erosion but something man made or man altered is causing the problem

 

[bassetto87]

Hmm maybe I'll go some time and try to get rid of those tan lines

Any topless hotties at Hanlan's Point? I think someone told me that the women who get naked tend to be the not-so-attractive ones

 

[Frankfooter]

I was last there a couple of weeks ago when it was swelteringly hot in the city, but a comfortable 24 or so at the beach with a nice breeze off the water. I recall it was also "snowing" - whatveer the heck that fluffy white stuff is that comes off the trees.

Fluff season.

Its from all the poplar trees on the island.

 

[SkyRider]

Big issue about this in the paper a few weeks ago.. forget what is causing the erosion but something man made or man altered is causing the problem

Found some articles on erosion. Here are a couple.

http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/thread...pping-into-lake-ontario-through-erosion.4591/

http://www.dailyxtra.com/toronto/ne...al-concerns-threaten-hanlans-point-beach-6331

 

[Frankfooter]

Big issue about this in the paper a few weeks ago.. forget what is causing the erosion but something man made or man altered is causing the problem

The islands are really just a big sandbar.
They are constantly changing.

All the houses there have to be jacked up every few years or else they sink into the sand and rot.

 

[MissCroft]

Keep in mind it is a clothing optional beach - big difference, as strict nudity is not enforced as it is not required.

This. I've been to a few nude beaches in Vancouver (Wreck Beach), San Diego, Copenhagen.... where you're more likely to see a lot of nudity/attractive women. Not so much at Hanlan's point.

 

[Ridgeman08]

I paddled by there in my kayak a couple weeks ago during my trip around the island and through the canals etc. not that much to see... as far as eye candy goes, it's pretty lame.

 

[nondescriptive]

For eye candy, ya gotta go to Woodbine Beach on weekends, not a nude beach. but I've seen topless women sunbathing.

 

[SoftHands813]

I guess it depends on whether you're going to Hanlans for the free peep show or just to enjoy a day at the beach without textiles.

If the former, then you might be disappointed (although the last time I was there I saw several very attractive women sans attire which likely would have met with your approval).

If the latter, you will enjoy yourself. The sand isn't terribly rocky, is mostly litter-free, and the breeze off the water quite comfortable, especially when it's stinkin' hot everywhere else. Other than the occasional DJ-wannabe who broadcasts their music to the entire beach whether we want to hear it or not, most people are polite and well-behaved. At least the beach creeps don't make themselves too obvious (at least that I've seen).

 

[SkyRider]

I guess it depends on whether you're going to Hanlans for the free peep show or just to enjoy a day at the beach without textiles.

I just wanted to take a short break from Centre Island for a quick visit to Hanlan's. I was shocked at how much of the beach has been lost to erosion and couldn't help but notice how few people (all males) were naked despite the large crowd.

I fear the beach will be completely eroded in 5-10 years.

 

[SkyRider]

I paddled by there in my kayak

Are there rules of the lake you have to follow in your kayak? Or, can you go anywhere, anytime and taking any route?

 

[SchlongConery]

It has been eroding for decades.

There is an offshore breakwater planned to be constructed next year.

 

[Frankfooter]

Are there rules of the lake you have to follow in your kayak? Or, can you go anywhere, anytime and taking any route?

Not anymore.

Ever since Harper left we are now free to paddle wherever we like in our canoes or kayaks.
We don't have to register with the PMO, bring waterproof gps or even pledge allegiance to the conservative party anymore.
Go enjoy a paddle.

 

[lomotil]

I just wanted to take a short break from Centre Island for a quick visit to Hanlan's. I was shocked at how much of the beach has been lost to erosion and couldn't help but notice how few people (all males) were naked despite the large crowd.

I fear the beach will be completely eroded in 5-10 years.

As the summer progresses, more women start visiting Hanlan's and with that more women who will be nude or at least topless which dilutes the gay sausage fest ambiance of Hanlan's This seems to be shaping up to be a long hot sunny summer. Last weekend I spotted a drop dead gorgeous solitary black lady and a strikingly beautiful stoned red head lady with a bush to match.

 

[SoftHands813]

Just a quick update, given the island flooding issues of 2017...

Was there a couple of times last week, and there is a significant loss of beach in some areas. The south section is fenced off from the southernmost c-o beach entrance because there's basically no beach left.

At the north end, there's still a big "pond" near the clothed/c-o border. It's set back a ways from the water's edge, but it's still lost beach.

In between, there's noticeably less beach than in previous years, thanks to the nigh water levels.

As for water temperature, it's still very cool. Lake Ontario takes forever to warm up under the best of conditions, and these certainly haven't been the best of conditions.

In terms of demographics, still lots of guys, and a mix of ladies, some nude, some topless, some fully attired. There seems to be a higher percentage of males that congregate near the south end; I didn't take any surveys to determine their sexual orientation, though (and I don't care).

If you plan on going, get there early, as it now crowds up more quickly than in past years, especially on weekends. I even found the weekday beach to seem busier than normal, but I suspect to some degree it's that we're packed closer together now.

One positive thing about a trip to Hanlan's is the fact that you can purchase your ferry tickets online now and avoid the painfully long line-ups.