About Socials
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 moved 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. In March, we will host the meeting on the 4th Sunday, March 22nd, instead of 3rd Sunday, March 15th.
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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 Social Captain Debbie South officiating this year's Blessing of the Fleet on Saturday, February 21, just prior to the kickoff of the Spring Race Series.
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April
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 18.
May
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Joan Holcomb Women Skippers Regatta Awards Ceremony
Co-hosted with LLSC, our first race attempt March 14 had no wind, so we successfully raced May 16.
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June
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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, June 13, at the Holiday Marina Pavilion.
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​September
Join us to socialize and enjoy grilled steaks. This year, we'll gather at a lakeside community pool on Saturday, August 15.
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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 19.
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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 9 - Sunday, October 11, 2026.
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November
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Fall Series Dirtup
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December
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Holiday Party
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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