How far is far enough?

I have always wondered how far other boaters get from the dock/ land
before they feel comfortable getting comfortable. Especially here in
the PNW we are often not far from land and/or other boats. I would like
to hear other peoples ideas of how far from dock, land, other boats you
are before you either disrobe, or cover up as appoaching.
I know for myself it seems to be about 300 yards.
TIA for all responses
Charlie

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RE: How far is far enough?

I'm about the same distance. Maybe a little more as my boat doesn't have a very deep cockpit.

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Thanks for the reply Rob, I appreciate your input.

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Thanks Sailor 2. I guess my original estimation was also based on the if I can see them, they can see me judgement. I too don't want to offend anyone.

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off the coast of Los Angeles, I go by the rule, if you are 3 miles off shore then it is easier to get naked, and most people are far enough to avoid seeing you!

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off the coast of Los Angeles, I go by the rule, if you are 3 miles off shore then it is easier to get naked, and most people are far enough to avoid seeing you!

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Once you are more than three miles offshore, state laws no longer apply. Its federal jurisdiction in coastal waters from 3 to 12 miles out and no laws prohibiting nudity. Beyond 12 miles is international waters and again no laws prohibiting nudity.

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a couple of hundred yards works for me

Same for us...

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I don't have a boat so I have no first hand experience.
However. several people have posted that once they leave the dock, everything comes off.

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I guess it just depends on how daring you want to be. I have stayed nude for example on islands by the river and as boaters passed by sometimes from 30 yards away I would just position my legs in such a way that I am not blatantly exposing myself. I usually always just get a friendly wave and an envious smile. But if I am walking around nude I usually make sure they are a couple hundred yards away, unless they make a beeline to me for a better view, then sometimes they get a show. :-)

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Always a challenge when you wish to extend the moment as long as possible but the end of the journey is near!

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