50th Barefoot Open Regatta (BFO)
October 11 - 13, 2024
Welcome to the 50th Annual Barefoot Open!
My husband Jack and I have been members of Barefoot Sailing Club since 2016, and The Barefoot Open has been and still is our favorite annual racing event. The BFO is one of the few times that the majority of our members have the privilege to interact, both competitively and socially, with the other sailing and boating clubs on Lake Lanier. This regatta is still one of the best run, most fun, energetic events on Lake Lanier! It is also the longest continually running regatta on Lake Lanier.
Events for the BFO begin on Friday with the Skipper’s Meeting and social. Racing begins on Saturday at 10:00 with an amazing dinner and dancing event that evening. On Sunday, racing continues at 10:00 with the awards ceremony following in the afternoon. All of this sailing takes place on Lake Lanier with the social activities being held at University Yacht Club.
This year’s racing action will be coordinated, scored and judged by some of the most knowledgeable and experienced sailors on the lake: Our Race Committee PRO; Chris Webster; scoring by Tedd Meinersmann and Judge; Edith Collins. Chefs from the University Yacht Club will cater our Saturday evening dinner, and Thunder Gypsy will provide music for our listening and dancing pleasure. What a great way to spend this weekend!
On behalf of the officers and members of Barefoot Sailing Club, I welcome the skippers and crew of the racing and cruising fleets, friends both new and old, and our fantastic sponsors. I hope you enjoy this fun filled weekend of racing and camaraderie! Welcome to the 2024 Barefoot Open Regatta!
Commodore Lisa Schoer
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LAST YEAR'S PHOTO GALLERY
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50TH BFO T-SHIRT DESIGN
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SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER
We're excited to announce that our Saturday night dinner party will again be held at... the University Yacht Club
Join us for a fun night of good food, camaraderie, live music and dancing!
The Dinner Menu includes:
Appetizers
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Seasonal green salad with green goddess dressing
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Arrangement of breads with flavored butters
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Parsley red potatoes
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Greek lemon rice
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Sauteed green beans
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Zucchini and yellow squash
Entrees
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Pancetta and sage chicken breast (sauteed chicken breast with morsels of pancetta, sage and cream)
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Tuscan salmon (pan roasted salmon, blistered tomatoes, spinach and pine nuts)
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Stuffed portobello mushroom dish with risotto (vegetarian option)
Assorted Desserts
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DANCE PARTY
Thunder Gypsy is back by popular demand! So, bring your dancing shoes.
Source: https://thundergypsy.com/photos.
