Social Activities
2025 Social Captain: Debbie South
Yes, we race and cruise... but we also gather with no other purpose than to enjoy good food and each other's company.
We also volunteer with Lake Lanier Association's annual "Shore Sweep", a large lake clean-up project held each September.
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On most 4th Sundays, we host a Member Social and Meeting. Please check the calendar to confirm details and not miss any changes.
Note, the May, November and December socials are occasionally moved to accommodate the holidays.
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As Scheduled
Dirt-ups
This year, we hosted a couple post-race dirt-ups where racers gathered together after the race to eat, drink and tell true racing lies.
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January
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Dean Holcomb Poker Run & Chili Cookoff
Branch House Tavern (Flowery Branch)
Held New Year's Day... Don't miss the fiercely competitive post-Poker Run Chili/Chowder/Stew/Soup Cook-off. Join us next New Year's Day, Thursday, January 1, 2026!
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March
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Blessing of the Fleet
Many thanks to Vice Commodore Laura Clarke for her 2nd year officiating the Blessing of the Fleet. This year's event was held Sunday, March 3rd, just prior to the start of Spring Race #3.
April
Low Country Boil & Member Social Join us as we socialize over a Low Country Boil. This year's boil (w/alternative Rotisserie Chicken/Grilled​ Vegetables options) was held Saturday, April 5th, at the Holiday Marina Pavilion.
Post Race Dirt-up for the Around Alone Solo Regatta
Come out and enjoy celebrating the accomplishments of the Around Alone single-handed racers. This year's race will be held Sunday, April 13th. To volunteer, signup here.
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May
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Joan Holcomb Women Skippers Regatta Awards Ceremony
Come enjoy the after race awards ceremony at Lake Lanier Sailing Club! This year's regatta will be held Saturday, May 17th.
Member Social and Spring Series Dirtup
In May, we'll celebrate our May Member Social AND the Spring Race Series Dirt-up together at the Branch House Tavern on Sunday, May 18th.
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​September
Join us as we stake out an island and enjoy grilled steaks on the beach. This year's social will be held Saturday, September 6th.
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Lake Lanier Association (LLA) Shore Sweep
Join "Team Barefoot Sailing Club" as we have a fun day cleaning the lake's shoreline with hundreds of other LLA volunteers in this long-running event. This year's cleanup will be held Saturday, September 20th.
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October
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50th Barefoot Open Regatta's Saturday Night Party
University Yacht Club
October 11th-13th we celebrated our 50th(!) Barefoot Open Regatta. The weekend was gorgeous and though winds were light on Saturday, wind improved for Sunday. Additionally, we enjoyed the Saturday evening dinner party at UYC featuring dinner, raffle & silent auction, live music (Thunder Gypsy), and dancing. Please support our Sponsors that help us create this fun weekend each year. Save the last weekend of September (Sept. 26th-28th) for this year's regatta.
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December
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You may not recognize us cleaned up and in our party clothes. Gather as we recognize fellow members with club awards and share the changing of the board. Dress code is open, so feel free to dress as casual or festive as you like.
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