Barefoot Socials
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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Each month, we host a Member Social and Meeting. Starting in January 2026, we're moving the social to 3rd Sundays (previously 4th Sundays). This change was proposed at the November membership meeting and approved in the December board meeting. The impetus for the change was to balance the month with the other monthly social (First Saturday Brunch/Cruise) scheduled two weeks prior.
Watch the calendar as occasionally meetings are moved to accommodate scheduling conflicts.
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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, Friday, January 1, 2027!
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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. Last year's event was held Sunday, March 3rd, just prior to the start of Spring Race #3.
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, March 14th.
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April
Low Country Boil & Member Social Join us as we socialize over a Low Country Boil. Last 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 18th.
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​September
Join us as we stake out an island and enjoy grilled steaks on the beach. Last year's social was 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. Last year's cleanup was held Saturday, September 20th.
October ​​​
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52nd Barefoot Open Regatta's Saturday Night Party
This year, we celebrate our 52nd Barefoot Open Regatta. Whether you race or not, enjoy a fun dinner party featuring a silent auction, live music (Thunder Gypsy), and dancing. Please support our Sponsors that help us create this fun weekend each year.
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Save the weekend for this year's Barefoot Open -
Friday, October 9th - Sunday, October 11th, 2026.
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November
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Fall Series Dirtup
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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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