51st Barefoot Open Regatta (BFO)
September 26 - 28, 2025

Welcome to the 51st Annual Barefoot Open!

I have been a member of Barefoot Sailing Club since 2021, and The Barefoot Open has been and still is a favorite annual 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; and scoring by Tedd Meinersmann. 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 2025 Barefoot Open Regatta!

Bill Anchors

Commodore Barefoot Sailing Club

BOAT REGISTRATION / DINNER / SHIRTS
Use the link to register a boat, purchase dinner and/or shirts.
COMPETITORS
Check out your competition, whether in the PHRF Spin/Non-Spin, PCRF or a One Design fleet.
CREW/SKIPPER BOARD
Available to crew or skipper? Use the board for potential matching. Note, the board is public-facing, so any posted contact info is public. If preferred, feel free to put "bfscweb@gmail.com" and we'll forward inquiries.
SPONSORS
Each year, our generous sponsors help make the Barefoot Open a success by donating their expertise, their valuable goods and services.
VOLUNTEERS
Consider joining in the regatta preparations. Without the tireless effort of our many volunteers, the Barefoot Open would not even be possible. We appreciate you all!