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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!

* Club Business *
 

Officer Election & Dues Vote

Sunday, November 15, at the Member Social & Meeting. Online ballot coming soon.

 

Annual Awards

It's time again to nominate your fellow Barefoot members for annual awards.

Nominations due Sunday, November 29

Upcoming Events

  • First Sat Skipper Mtg / Brunch (November)
    First Sat Skipper Mtg / Brunch (November)
    Sat, Nov 07
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social)
    Nov 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.
  • Fall Series Race #6
    Fall Series Race #6
    Sat, Nov 07
    Pig Tales parking lot at Aqualand Marina
    Nov 07, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Pig Tales parking lot at Aqualand Marina, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Six race series held each fall starting in late summer and running three months. The 2026 series kicked off Saturday, August 22.
  • UYC Lanier Cup
    UYC Lanier Cup
    Sun, Nov 08
    Flowery Branch
    Nov 08, 2026, 9:00 AM – 9:05 AM
    Flowery Branch, 6700 Yacht Club Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Barefoot Sailing Club won the Lanier Cup Club in both 2016 and 2017!
  • Member Social and Election
    Member Social and Election
    Sun, Nov 15
    Tavern at Medlock
    Nov 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!
  • Dorton Cup Championship
    Dorton Cup Championship
    Sat, Nov 21
    Aqualand Marina Store parking lot
    Nov 21, 2026, 12:00 PM
    Aqualand Marina Store parking lot, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Who will unseat reigning club champion, Jeff Elam?
  • LARC Fall Race #4
    LARC Fall Race #4
    Sun, Nov 22
    LLSC Clubhouse
    Nov 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    LLSC Clubhouse, 6206 Commodore Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
  • Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Tue, Nov 24
    Lake Lanier
    Nov 24, 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.
  • LLSC Leftovers Regatta (SAVE THE DATE)
    LLSC Leftovers Regatta (SAVE THE DATE)
    Sat, Nov 28
    LLSC Clubhouse
    Nov 28, 2026, 12:00 PM
    LLSC Clubhouse, 6206 Commodore Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    LLSC’s ever-popular, annual post-Thanksgiving This event is open to all boats, (PHRF, One-Design, Portsmouth, Multihull, Juniors).
  • Annual Award Nominations Due
    Annual Award Nominations Due
    Sun, Nov 29
    Online
    Nov 29, 2026, 11:00 PM – 11:59 PM
    Online
    Nominate a fellow Barefoot member for a 2026 club award. Nominations are due Sunday, November 29.
  • First Sat Skipper Mtg / Brunch (December)
    First Sat Skipper Mtg / Brunch (December)
    Sat, Dec 05
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social)
    Dec 05, 2026, 10:59 AM – 12:00 PM
    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.
  • First Saturday Cruise (December)
    First Saturday Cruise (December)
    Sat, Dec 05
    The Diner at Sugar Hill
    Dec 05, 2026, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    The Diner at Sugar Hill, 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.
  • Holiday Party (SAVE THE DATE)
    Holiday Party (SAVE THE DATE)
    Sun, Dec 06
    Bambinelli's Italian Restaurant
    Dec 06, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Bambinelli's Italian Restaurant, 2500 Old Alabama Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA
  • Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Thu, Dec 24
    Lake Lanier
    Dec 24, 2026, 7:00 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.
  • Dean Holcomb Poker Run (SAVE THE DATE)
    Dean Holcomb Poker Run (SAVE THE DATE)
    Fri, Jan 01
    Branch House Tavern Parking Lot
    Jan 01, 2027, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Branch House Tavern Parking Lot, 5466 McEver Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    All Lake Lanier Sailors... Come out to kick off 2027!
  • Chili Cookoff (SAVE THE DATE)
    Chili Cookoff (SAVE THE DATE)
    Fri, Jan 01
    Branch House Tavern
    Jan 01, 2027, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Branch House Tavern, 5466 McEver Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Following the Poker Run...
  • Member Social and Meeting
    Member Social and Meeting
    Sun, Jan 17
    Tavern at Medlock
    Jan 17, 2027, 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!
  • First Sat Skipper Mtg / Brunch (February)
    First Sat Skipper Mtg / Brunch (February)
    Sat, Feb 06
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social)
    Feb 06, 2027, 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.
  • Polar Bear Cruise (February)
    Polar Bear Cruise (February)
    Sat, Feb 06
    The Diner at Sugar Hill
    Feb 06, 2027, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    The Diner at Sugar Hill, 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.

Lake Lanier Race Calendar

2026 BAREFOOT OPEN
October 9-11, 2026

What a weekend! The 52nd Barefoot Open Regatta was a tremendous success. Thank you to our volunteers, sponsors, racers and crews, Race Committee and PRO, and everyone who celebrated with us Saturday night!

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Relive the weekend in the BFO Photo Gallery, and see how everyone finished in the Race Results.

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