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

Founded in 1971 (53 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!

RSVP for THIS Sunday, December 8th!

Congratulations, Bruce Barton!
2024 Dorton Cup Champion

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December 1, 2024 - Racing Captain Elect Jeff Elam presents Bruce Barton w/trophy for winning the 2024 Dorton Cup Championship.

Upcoming Events

1st Sat Cruise (December)
Sat, Dec 07
Dec 07, 2024, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunrise Cove Marina, 5725 Flat Creek Rd, Gainesville, GA 30504, USA
Dec 07, 2024, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunrise Cove Marina, 5725 Flat Creek Rd, Gainesville, GA 30504, USA
Wear your best HOLIDAY Sweater!
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Dean Holcomb Poker Run
Wed, Jan 01
Jan 01, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Aqualand Marina Store parking lot, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
Jan 01, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Aqualand Marina Store parking lot, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
Annual Poker Run to kick off 2025!
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Chili Cookoff
Wed, Jan 01
Jan 01, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Branch House Tavern, 5466 McEver Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
Jan 01, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Branch House Tavern, 5466 McEver Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
Please RSVP on Barefoot's 2025 Chili Cookoff signup (link below).
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Sat, Jan 04
LARC Winter #1
Location is TBD
Learn more
Jan 04, 2025, 10:00 AM
Location is TBD
LARC kicks off the 2025 Winter Race Series.
Sat, Jan 04
1st Sat Cruise (January)
Sunrise Cove Marina
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Jan 04, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunrise Cove Marina, 5725 Flat Creek Rd, Gainesville, GA 30504, USA
Sat, Jan 11
BFSC Spring #1
Aqualand Marina
Details
Jan 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Aqualand Marina, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
Six race series held each spring and now running from January through May. The 2025 series kicks off Saturday, January 11, 2025. Crew and Skippers, registration is optional but helps us to better plan the races. Thank you!
Sat, Jan 25
LARC Winter #2
Location is TBD
Learn more
Jan 25, 2025, 10:00 AM
Location is TBD
2025 LARC Winter Race Series
Sat, Feb 01
Hot Ruddered Bum Regatta (UYC)
University Yacht Club
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Feb 01, 2025, 9:00 AM – 9:05 AM
University Yacht Club, 6700 Yacht Club Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
Sat, Feb 01
1st Sat Cruise (February)
Sunrise Cove Marina
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Feb 01, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunrise Cove Marina, 5725 Flat Creek Rd, Gainesville, GA 30504, USA
Join us for the annual Polar Bear Express!
Sat, Feb 08
BFSC Spring #2
Aqualand Marina
Details
Feb 08, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Aqualand Marina, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
Six race series held each spring and now running from January through May. Crew and Skippers, registration is optional but helps us to better plan the races. Thank you!
Sun, Feb 16
LARC Winter #3
Location is TBD
Learn more
Feb 16, 2025, 10:00 AM
Location is TBD
2025 LARC Winter Race Series
Fri, Aug 08
2025 Maine Cruise (Tall Ship)
Windjammer Angelique
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Aug 08, 2025, 12:00 PM
Windjammer Angelique, 12 Atlantic Ave, Camden, ME 04843, USA
Come sail on a tall ship in Maine next August 8-15 and watch the Perseid meteor shower where the sky is dark! Several Barefooters have already reserved their cabins on boat s/v Angelique sailing our of Camden Maine.
Fri, Sep 26
*SAVE THE DATE* - 2025 Barefoot Open
University Yacht Club
Details
Sep 26, 2025, 5:30 PM – Sep 28, 2025, 5:30 PM
University Yacht Club, 6700 Yacht Club Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
The 51st Annual Barefoot Open (BFO) will be held September 26-28, 2025 - SAVE THE DATE!