Stories from the Around Alone Solo Regatta
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Brimstone Tavern & Restaurant
10595 Old Alabama Rd Con, Alpharetta, GA 30022
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March Madness
March 24, 2024
Vice Commodore Bill Anchors led us in a March Madness competition. The winner will be announced at the April social.
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Spring Racing and Pursuit Starts
February 25, 2024
Racing Captain Chico Wojna discussed Spring Racing and Pursuit Starts
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Sailfest 2024
January 28, 2024
Barefoot member Christopher Harding updates us on Sailfest 2024 planning.
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Online Election and Social
November 26, 2023
Election confirms suggested slate of officers.
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Bradford Rogers
Author of "How Not to Sail" book (and podcast)
October 22, 2023
Guest Speaker Bradfor Rogers drops by to discuss his cruising life and of course, how NOT to sail.
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Final Preparations for the 49th Barefoot Open
September 23, 2023
Final preparations for the Barefoot Open with a creative Q&A session (e.g. “what’s the most exotic place you’ve sailed?” and “what’s the funniest moment you’ve ever had aboard a sailboat?”)
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Tying ourselves in knots!
August 24, 2023
Long-time member and mentor John Martin showed us how to tie ourselves in knots.
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"What is a Wellerman anyway?"
July 23, 2023
Linda Hoopes, BFSC Yeoman, presents an introduction to sea songs and chanteys, with a little bit of singing along.
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June Member Meeting & Lobster Boil
June 24, 2023
Combination annual Lobster Boil and June meeting. Members and guests enjoyed a low country boil w/live Maine lobster (or veggie skewers).
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Memorial Weekend Social
May 28, 2023
Relaxed Memorial Weekend social with no agenda
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Recap of Joan Holcomb and Spring Race #3
April 23, 2023
Past Commodore Tom Beachem was presented w/a monogrammed sailing jacket in appreciation of his 4(!) years serving as commodore.
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Byron Tobin on Sailfest 2024
March 26, 2023
Visit our Sailfest 2024 page to learn more.
Volunteers are encouraged to signup at the Sailfest website.
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Mike Kaplan on"Adventures of a Trailer Sailor"
February 26, 2023
Mike Kaplan regales us with his "Adventures of a Trailer Sailor."
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Election and Change of Watch
January 22, 2023
Kicking off start of 2023 with election of officers and change of watch.
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Membership Survey Results
November 27, 2022
Kerry and David reviewed the membership survey results. Members and guests brainstormed on 2023 improvements.
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Norman Plotkin on Blue Water Cruising
October 24, 2022
Cruising Captain Norman Plotkin talks on Blue Water Cruising
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Final preparations for 2022 Barefoot Open
September 26, 2022
48th Barefoot Open is in 2 weeks - All Hands on Deck!
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August Social and Member Meeting
August 22, 2022
No guest speaker this time - rainout moved group inside for dinner.
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Vinnie Mendes on Ancient Mariners and Ancient Boats
June 27, 2022
Vinnie has been on boats his entire life. It's in his blood as his family owns a marina in New Jersey. At the meeting, Vinnie spoke on best practices for winterizing boats and entertained us with stories.
Follow-up column to his talk: Ancient Mariners and Ancient Boats
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Edith Collins on Joan Holcomb Memorial Women Skippers
April 25, 2022
Past Commodore and US Sailing Judge Edith Collins regaled us with stories of her old friend Joan and what she meant to those that loved her. She also talked of the race and her sailing experiences.
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Around (Lake Lanier) Alone Racers
March 28, 2022
Bruce Barton, Tom Graham, Norman Plotkin and Robin Terrell regaled us with stories and hard-earned wisdom.
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Bradford Rogers
Author of "How Not to Sail" book (and podcast)
February 28, 2022
Bradford regaled us with stories and tips of what NOT to do while sailing. We expect he'll be returning when we meet again in person.
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Margaret Sherrod, Commander of America's Boating Club Atlanta and Past Commodore of BFSC (2009)
January 24, 2022
Margaret Sherrod spoke on her many years with ABCA and the life and service of ABCA. There are many benefits of cross-membership.
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Norman Plotkin
Barefoot Cruising Fleet Captain
November 15, 2021
Norman is lifetime sailor having grown up in Miami Beach, Florida and started out at age 8yrs old on Optimist Prams. For 16 years, he belonged to the Passport Sailing Club then purchased Starcather, a Catalina 28, in February 2016, soon after joining BSC.
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Vinnie Mendes
Columnist, Lakeside News on winterizing boats
October 25, 2021
Vinnie has been on boats his entire life. It's in his blood as his family owns a marina in New Jersey. At the meeting, Vinnie spoke on best practices for winterizing boats and entertained us with stories.
Follow-up column to his talk:
Preparing Your Boat to Face Old Man Winter
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Bruce Barton
BFSC Member on Boat Speed
September 20, 2021
Long the nemesis of many racers in the club, Bruce shared racing advice: everything from learning your boat's best point of sail to trimming sails to learning the lake's typical wind patterns.
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Jennifer Flowers
Executive Director, Lake Lanier Association
August 23, 2021
Jennifer talked about the work of Lake Lanier Association and asked for our help in partnering to help identify abandoned boats. Barefoot agreed to come help with the upcoming September Shore Sweep.
Join us for a recap of the April 20th Around Alone Solo Regatta!
Racers are invited to share their stories from last Saturday's race.