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


Founded in 1971 (52 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.  

 

Regardless of your level of expertise on a boat, BFSC is one of the best sailing homes you can find on Lake Lanier.
 

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

Upcoming Events

  • LLA Shore Sweep
    LLA Shore Sweep
    Sat 23 Sep
    RSVP
    Sep 23, 8:00 AM
    Flowery Branch, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Save the date - Saturday, September 23, 2023 - to join Team Barefoot as we join hundreds of other LLA volunteers help clean up Lake Lanier. You won't want to miss this.
  • Fall LARC Series #1
    Fall LARC Series #1
    Sun 24 Sep
    Learn more
    Sep 24, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    LLSC Clubhouse, 6206 Commodore Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Organized by Lanier Auxiliary Racing Committee (LARC), the races will be governed by the "rules" as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024 (RRS). The Series is designated Category A and is hosted by Barefoot Sailing Club, Lake Lanier Sailing Club and University Yacht Club.
  • Member Social and Meeting
    Member Social and Meeting
    Sun 24 Sep
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    Sep 24, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Alpharetta, 10595 Old Alabama Rd Ste 1, Alpharetta, GA 30022, USA
    Join us at Brimstone Restaurant & Tavern 10595 Old Alabama Rd Ste 1, Alpharetta. All members, guests and interested individuals are welcome!
  • Fall Race Series #4
    Fall Race Series #4
    Sun 01 Oct
    RSVP
    Oct 01, 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 2023 series kicked off Saturday, August 5th, 2023. For Skippers, consider registering your boat online. Registration is optional but helps us to better plan the races. Thank you!
  • Fall LARC Series #2
    Fall LARC Series #2
    Sat 07 Oct
    Learn more
    Oct 07, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    LLSC Clubhouse, 6206 Commodore Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Organized by Lanier Auxiliary Racing Committee (LARC), the races will be governed by the "rules" as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024 (RRS). The Series is designated Category A and is hosted by Barefoot Sailing Club, Lake Lanier Sailing Club and University Yacht Club.
  • 1st Sat Cruise (October)
    1st Sat Cruise (October)
    Sat 07 Oct
    RSVP
    Oct 07, 11:00 AM – 11:05 AM
    Sunrise Cove Marina, 5725 Flat Creek Rd, Gainesville, GA 30504, USA
  • 49th Barefoot Open Regatta
    49th Barefoot Open Regatta
    Fri 13 Oct
    Register
    Oct 13, 5:30 PM – Oct 15, 5:30 PM
    University Yacht Club, 6700 Yacht Club Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    The 49th Annual Barefoot Open (BFO) October 13-15, is an event not to be missed! This is the longest continually running regatta on Lake Lanier. We anticipate a great sailing weekend again! IMPORTANT: Order dinner tickets by Sunday, October 1st!
  • Fall LARC Series #3
    Fall LARC Series #3
    Sat 21 Oct
    Learn more
    Oct 21, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    LLSC Clubhouse, 6206 Commodore Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Organized by Lanier Auxiliary Racing Committee (LARC), the races will be governed by the "rules" as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024 (RRS). The Series is designated Category A and is hosted by Barefoot Sailing Club, Lake Lanier Sailing Club and University Yacht Club.
  • Fall Race Series #5
    Fall Race Series #5
    Sun 29 Oct
    RSVP
    Oct 29, 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 2023 series kicked off Saturday, August 5th, 2023. For Skippers, consider registering your boat online. Registration is optional but helps us to better plan the races. Thank you!
  • 1st Sat Cruise (November)
    1st Sat Cruise (November)
    Sat 04 Nov
    RSVP
    Nov 04, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Sunrise Cove Marina, 5725 Flat Creek Rd, Gainesville, GA 30504, USA
  • Boat Cleanup Day
    Boat Cleanup Day
    Sun 05 Nov
    RSVP
    Nov 05, 10:00 AM
    Gainesville, 5725 Flat Creek Rd, Gainesville, GA 30504, USA
    Historically, we have an annual cleanup day to help our club members that may need an extra hand. This year we are going to help maintain boats owned by Tom Swendiman and the Paeses.
  • Fall Race Series #6
    Fall Race Series #6
    Sun 05 Nov
    RSVP
    Nov 05, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Pig Tales parking lot at Aqualand Marina, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    The FINAL race in this six race series held each fall starting in late summer and running three months. The 2023 series kicked off Saturday, August 5th, 2023. For Skippers, consider registering your boat online. Registration is optional but helps us to better plan the races. Thank you!

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