Naked ambition: Hundreds of skinny dippers attempt world record for the largest nude ocean swim on Sydney beach

Hundreds of people stripped naked on Sunday at the Tasman Sea so as to break world record for the largest nude ocean swim.

Over 700 people participated in the second annual Sydney Skinny to protest against body image conformity and also to enjoy a good swim in the scorching heat in Sydney, Australia.

750 people attended last year's Sydney Skinny which not only promotes a positive body image but also raises money for Australia's National Parks.


Some had messages painted on their bums, while some slipped out of their towels at the very last minute.

Starting at 8am, the revellers deposited their clothes on the beach before swimming 900 metres around the diamond-shaped Middle Head island by Sydney's coast.Some took to the waves excitedly with messages painted on their behinds, while some slipped out of their towels at the very last minute.

Speaking ahead of the event, one skinny dipper said: 'We are born naked. who cares who sees your body – be naked with nature for a great cause. The more the merrier...'
Another wrote on the online event page: 'I'm quite shy and I have never swam naked before. But there is no embarrassment - it will be great fun.'
After the event, the bathers donned their clothes and headed to a festival arena, where there was live music to celebrate their feat.