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!

Around Alone

Saturday, April 18, 2026

The 2026 Around Alone Race is this Saturday!

Come out and challenge yourself! No crew to blame. Just you and a boat. Hopefully more breeze than last year (these photos).

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

Upcoming Events

Sat, Apr 18
Around Alone Solo Regatta
Aqualand Marina
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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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Sun, Apr 26
Vinnie Mendes' Celebration of Life
Lake Lanier Sailing Club
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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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Fri, May 01
Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
Lake Lanier
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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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Sat, May 02
First Sat Skippers Mtg/Brunch (May)
Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social)
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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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Sat, May 02
First Saturday Cruise (May)
Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social)
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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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Sat, May 02
LARC Moonlight #1
Aqualand Marina - "X" dock
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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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Multiple Dates
Mon, May 04
ONLINE Club Judge Seminar - For Women By Women!
Lake Lanier Sailing Club
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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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Sat, May 09
LLSC Open House
Lake Lanier Sailing Club
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May 09, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lake Lanier Sailing Club, 6206 Commodore Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
Several of our members have dual affiliations with BFSC and LLSC. Visit LLSC's Open House on Saturday, May 9th to learn more about their club.
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Sat, May 16
JHM Women Skippers
Lake Lanier Sailing Club
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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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Sat, May 16
Volunteer for the JHM
Lake Lanier Sailing Club
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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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Sun, May 17
Member Social and Meeting
Tavern at Medlock
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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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Sat, May 30
LARC Moonlight #2
Aqualand Marina - "X" dock
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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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Sun, May 31
Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
Lake Lanier
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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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Sat, Jun 06
LLSC Reggae Open Regatta
Lake Lanier Sailing Club
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Jun 06, 2026, 8:00 AM – Jun 07, 2026, 6:00 PM
Lake Lanier Sailing Club, 6206 Commodore Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
The Reggae Regatta is an Open event that will have fleets for Keelboats (with a PHRF rating) and all Dinghys, Catamarans, Sailboards and Juniors. This is going to be an exciting weekend.
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Sat, Jun 06
First Sat Skippers Mtg/Brunch (June)
Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social)
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Jun 06, 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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Sat, Jun 06
First Saturday Cruise (June)
Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social)
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Jun 06, 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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Sat, Jun 13
Low Country Boil Social
Location is TBD
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Jun 13, 2026, 4:00 PM
Location is TBD
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Tue, Jun 30
Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
Lake Lanier
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Jun 30, 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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