"Yes, that embarrassment did happen," admitted Sandeep Gupta, one of the sponsors, "but skinny-dippers vanished as soon as the cops were called in."Truckloads of sand created an artifical beach; palm-fronds mimicking coconut trees, little thatched huts and a volley ball net completed the set.

Aside from the bare-alls, the party was a cool, good-time affair. Youngsters danced to the blare of a 5000-watt music system. Of course all the hot Punjabi numbers played on through the night and, believe it or not, Macareena still got the crowder up and swaying.

A few youngsters came in beach-y loose tops and bermudas but they were definitely in the minority. More to be seen were the customary skin-tight tops, jeans and mini's. Guys with big biceps favoured sleeveless T-shirts, the better to show off in.

Interestingly, families dominated the scene with hardly any singles to be seen. As of 11:30 p.m. the party was still going strong. D-rexx Event Managers organised the party and Rishi was the D.J.