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Welcome to Barefoot Sailing Club (BFSC) on Lake Lanier, Georgia.


Founded in 1971 (54 years ago!), we originally focused on dinghy racing.  But, over the years have expanded much further.  Members enjoy racing on cruisers and racing boats, cruising around the lake and rafting up for social activities.  
 

Curious about sailing with us? Join us for an upcoming First Saturday Cruise or Member Social and Meeting. We look forward to meeting you!

Join the LARC Winter Series
Race #2 - Sunday, January 25, 2026 (see note below)

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2025 LARC Winter Series - S/V Breakaway and S/V Your Move

LARC Race #2, Saturday Jan. 25
 
I am blaming this weekend on Father Frost.  We are scheduled to have our second LARC race this Sunday, but there is a slim chance we will not have a race.  As many of you know, I usually don’t call off a LARC race until the skipper’s meeting at 11 am which will be at UYC for this series, but my biggest concern for this coming race is the driving conditions of the road on Sunday and that can’t be determined until Sunday morning.

I will make a decision about whether we will cancel the race at 8am on Sunday morning and if you are planning to race on Sunday (weather permitting) please let me by Saturday night and I will make sure you get an email or text message about what the status of the race will be on Sunday morning about 9am.
 
Attached are the results from race #1 on Jan 3, 2026.

Hopefully Father Frost will allow me to see you on the race course,  Dana

Upcoming Events

  • First Saturday Skippers Meeting/Brunch (February)
    First Saturday Skippers Meeting/Brunch (February)
    Sat, Feb 07
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social)
    Feb 07, 2026, 9:59 AM – 11:00 AM
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social), 4500 Nelson Brogdon Blvd, Sugar Hill, GA 30518, USA
    If also Cruising, remember to RSVP for the related First Saturday Cruise event. Crew assignments will be made at the Diner at Sugar Hill.
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  • Polar Bear Express Cruise (February)
    Polar Bear Express Cruise (February)
    Sat, Feb 07
    Sunrise Cove Marina
    Feb 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Sunrise Cove Marina, 5725 Flat Creek Rd, Gainesville, GA 30504, USA
    February's First Saturday Cruise features the Polar Bear Express! Come dressed as a polar bear.
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  • LARC Winter #3
    LARC Winter #3
    Sat, Feb 14
    University Yacht Club
    Feb 14, 2026, 11:00 AM
    University Yacht Club, 6700 Yacht Club Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    2026 LARC Winter Race Series
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  • Member Social and Meeting
    Member Social and Meeting
    Sun, Feb 15
    Tavern at Medlock
    Feb 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Tavern at Medlock, 3230 Medlock Bridge Rd #101, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, USA
    Tavern at Medlock 3230 Medlock Bridge Rd, Suite 101 Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 All members, guests and interested individuals are welcome!
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  • BFSC Spring #2
    BFSC Spring #2
    Sat, Feb 21
    Aqualand Marina
    Feb 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Aqualand Marina, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Join us for the 2026 Spring Race Series!
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  • Blessing of the Fleet
    Blessing of the Fleet
    Sat, Feb 21
    "X" Mark in Chattahoochee Bay
    Feb 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
    "X" Mark in Chattahoochee Bay, Lake Lanier, Georgia, USA
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  • Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Tue, Mar 03
    Lake Lanier
    Mar 03, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Lake Lanier, Lake Lanier, Georgia, USA
    Sharing this Sassy Sailors of Lake Lanier event for any interested. Join the FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/sassysailorsoflanier or email lakelaniersassysailors@gmail.com for details.
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  • First Saturday Skippers Meeting/Brunch (March)
    First Saturday Skippers Meeting/Brunch (March)
    Sat, Mar 07
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social)
    Mar 07, 2026, 9:59 AM – 11:00 AM
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social), 4500 Nelson Brogdon Blvd, Sugar Hill, GA 30518, USA
    If also Cruising, remember to RSVP for the related First Saturday Cruise event. Crew assignments will be made at the Diner at Sugar Hill.
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  • First Saturday Cruise (March)
    First Saturday Cruise (March)
    Sat, Mar 07
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social)
    Mar 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social), 4500 Nelson Brogdon Blvd, Sugar Hill, GA 30518, USA
    Everyone (cruisers and non-cruisers alike) is invited to first breakfast with us at the Diner at Sugar Hill at 10am. Please RSVP for this cruise event. Final crew assignments will be made at the Skippers Meeting.
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  • JHM Women Skippers Regatta
    JHM Women Skippers Regatta
    Sat, Mar 14
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club
    Mar 14, 2026, 8:00 AM
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club, 6206 Commodore Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542
    Calling all women skippers to the Joan Holcomb Memorial Women Skippers Regatta (JHM)! The JHM is co-hosted by Barefoot Sailing Club and Lake Lanier Sailing Club. Join the fun and honor a wonderful sailor and friend.
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  • LARC Winter #4
    LARC Winter #4
    Sun, Mar 15
    University Yacht Club
    Mar 15, 2026, 11:00 AM
    University Yacht Club, 6700 Yacht Club Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    2026 LARC Winter Race Series
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  • Member Social and Meeting
    Member Social and Meeting
    Sun, Mar 15
    Tavern at Medlock
    Mar 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Tavern at Medlock, 3230 Medlock Bridge Rd #101, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, USA
    Tavern at Medlock 3230 Medlock Bridge Rd, Suite 101 Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 All members, guests and interested individuals are welcome!
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  • BFSC Spring #3
    BFSC Spring #3
    Sat, Mar 21
    Aqualand Marina
    Mar 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Aqualand Marina, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Join us for the 2026 Spring Race Series!
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  • John McCarthy Dogwood Regatta (LLSC)
    John McCarthy Dogwood Regatta (LLSC)
    Fri, Mar 27
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club
    Mar 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – Mar 29, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club, 6206 Commodore Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
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  • Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Thu, Apr 02
    Lake Lanier
    Apr 02, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Lake Lanier, Lake Lanier, Georgia, USA
    Sharing this Sassy Sailors of Lake Lanier event for any interested. Join the FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/sassysailorsoflanier or email lakelaniersassysailors@gmail.com for details.
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  • First Saturday Skippers Meeting/Brunch (April)
    First Saturday Skippers Meeting/Brunch (April)
    Sat, Apr 04
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social)
    Apr 04, 2026, 9:59 AM – 11:00 AM
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social), 4500 Nelson Brogdon Blvd, Sugar Hill, GA 30518, USA
    If also Cruising, remember to RSVP for the related First Saturday Cruise event. Crew assignments will be made at the Diner at Sugar Hill.
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  • First Saturday Cruise (April)
    First Saturday Cruise (April)
    Sat, Apr 04
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social)
    Apr 04, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social), 4500 Nelson Brogdon Blvd, Sugar Hill, GA 30518, USA
    Everyone (cruisers and non-cruisers alike) is invited to first breakfast with us at the Diner at Sugar Hill at 10am. Please RSVP for this cruise event. Final crew assignments will be made at the Skippers Meeting.
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  • BFSC Spring #4
    BFSC Spring #4
    Sun, Apr 12
    Aqualand Marina
    Apr 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Aqualand Marina, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Join us for the 2026 Spring Race Series!
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Lake Lanier Race Calendar

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