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


Founded in 1971 (55 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!

Joan Holcomb Memorial Women Skippers Regatta
* Saturday May 16, 2026 (Rescheduled after no wind 3/14/26)  *

Joan Holcomb Memorial Women Skippers Regatta
 

Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnd no wind. Thank you to all competitors, shore crew/food/awards/cleanup, race committee, Jonathan Stewart for being PRO, LLSC and BFSC for trying to get some racing in. 

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We did have a beautiful afternoon to enjoy the sun, the birds, a few drinks, great food and some fun with friends. 

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We’ll do our best to reschedule. Stay tuned.

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March 14, 2026 - 2026 JHM Regatta, no wind.

Upcoming Events

  • First Sat Skippers Mtg/Brunch (April)
    First Sat Skippers Mtg/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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  • 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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  • Around Alone Solo Regatta
    Around Alone Solo Regatta
    Sat, Apr 18
    Aqualand Marina
    Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 AM
    Aqualand Marina, Safe Harbor Aqualand, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542
    Ready to ditch the crew and single-hand?  Now's your chance to compete in the highly anticipated Around Alone race where skippers race their beloved (and not so beloved) boats around the lake.  
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  • Volunteer for the Around Alone Dirt-up
    Volunteer for the Around Alone Dirt-up
    Sat, Apr 18
    "V" dock at Aqualand
    Apr 18, 2026, 3:30 PM
    "V" dock at Aqualand, 6612 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Join us for a dirt-up to celebrate the single-hand racers of the Around Alone.
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  • Member Social and Meeting
    Member Social and Meeting
    Sun, Apr 19
    Tavern at Medlock
    Apr 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 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 #5 (Finale)
    BFSC Spring #5 (Finale)
    Sun, Apr 26
    Aqualand Marina
    Apr 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Aqualand Marina, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Join us for the final race of the 2026 Spring Race Series!
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  • Volunteer for the Spring Series Finale Dirt-up
    Volunteer for the Spring Series Finale Dirt-up
    Sun, Apr 26
    Matt's home
    Apr 26, 2026, 3:00 PM
    Matt's home
    Pitch in to help w/the dirt-up celebrating the racers of the Spring Series.
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  • Vinnie Mendes' Celebration of Life
    Vinnie Mendes' Celebration of Life
    Sun, Apr 26
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club
    Apr 26, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club, 6206 Commodore Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Hollis Mendes (Vinnie's widow) invites us to celebrate the life of Vinnie.
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  • Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Fri, May 01
    Lake Lanier
    May 01, 2026, 6:00 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 Sat Skippers Mtg/Brunch (May)
    First Sat Skippers Mtg/Brunch (May)
    Sat, May 02
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social)
    May 02, 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 (May)
    First Saturday Cruise (May)
    Sat, May 02
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social)
    May 02, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 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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  • LARC Moonlight #1
    LARC Moonlight #1
    Sat, May 02
    Aqualand Marina - "X" dock
    May 02, 2026, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Aqualand Marina - "X" dock, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    "LARC after Dark" https://www.barefootsailingclub.org/larc-moonlight-series
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  • ONLINE Club Judge Seminar - For Women By Women!
    ONLINE Club Judge Seminar - For Women By Women!
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, May 04
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club
    May 04, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club, 6206 Commodore Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
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  • Volunteer for the JHM
    Volunteer for the JHM
    Sat, May 16
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club
    May 16, 2026, 8:00 AM
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club, 6206 Commodore Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    We need your help! Whether on race committee, food prep/service or clean-up, find the task that you enjoy.
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  • JHM Women Skippers (NEW DATE)
    JHM Women Skippers (NEW DATE)
    Sat, May 16
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club
    May 16, 2026, 8:00 AM
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club, 6206 Commodore Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542
    ONLY register if you were NOT registered for the original March 14 date.
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  • Member Social and Meeting
    Member Social and Meeting
    Sun, May 17
    Tavern at Medlock
    May 17, 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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  • LARC Moonlight #2
    LARC Moonlight #2
    Sat, May 30
    Aqualand Marina - "X" dock
    May 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Aqualand Marina - "X" dock, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    "LARC after Dark" https://www.barefootsailingclub.org/larc-moonlight-series
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  • Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Sun, May 31
    Lake Lanier
    May 31, 2026, 6:00 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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Kickoff of BFSC Spring Race Series
Saturday, January 31, 2026

BFSC Spring Race Series
BFSC Spring Race Series
BFSC Spring Race Series
Sat, Feb 21
Aqualand Marina
Our first spring race of 2026 is this Saturday 1/31. Looks more Wintry than Spring, but I’ll keep an eye on it. - Matt (FB 1/26/26)
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Lake Lanier Race Calendar

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