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Welcome to Barefoot Sailing Club (BFSC) on Lake Lanier, Georgia.


Founded in 1971 (54 years ago!), we originally focused on dinghy racing.  But, over the years have expanded much further.  Members enjoy racing on cruisers and racing boats, cruising around the lake and rafting up for social activities.  
 

Curious about sailing with us? Join us for an upcoming First Saturday Cruise or Member Social and Meeting. We look forward to meeting you!

Low Country Boil
Saturday, April 5, 2025, 5pm
 
Join us!

Low Country Boil Social
Low Country Boil Social
Holiday Marina Pavilion,
6900 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA 30518, USA

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Upcoming Events

Save the Date!
 

Saturday, February 1, 2025

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Racers, compete in the UYC Hot Ruddered Bum Regatta

Cruisers, hop on the Polar Bear Express Cruise

  • BFSC Spring #4
    BFSC Spring #4
    Apr 06, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Aqualand Marina, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Six race series held each spring and now running from January through May. Crew and Skippers, registration is optional but helps us to better plan the races. Thank you!
  • Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Apr 12, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Lake Lanier, Lake Lanier, Georgia, USA
    Sharing this Sassy Sailors of Lake Lanier event for any interested. Join the FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/sassysailorsoflanier or email lakelaniersassysailors@gmail.com for details.
  • Around Alone Solo Regatta
    Around Alone Solo Regatta
    Apr 13, 2025, 8:00 AM
    Aqualand Marina, Safe Harbor Aqualand, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542
    Ready to ditch the crew and single-hand?  Now's your chance to compete in the highly anticipated Around Alone race where skippers race their beloved (and not so beloved) boats around the lake.  
  • Volunteer for the Around Alone Dirt-up
    Volunteer for the Around Alone Dirt-up
    Apr 13, 2025, 2:30 PM
    Aqualand Marina - "V" Dock, 6612 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Join us for a dirt-up to celebrate the Around Alone Solo Regatta skippers!
  • Member Social and Meeting
    Member Social and Meeting
    Apr 27, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Brimstone Restaurant and Tavern, 10595 Old Alabama Rd Ste 1, Alpharetta, GA 30022, USA
    Join us at Brimstone Restaurant & Tavern 10595 Old Alabama Rd Ste 1, Alpharetta. All members, guests and interested individuals are welcome!
  • First Saturday Cruise (May)
    First Saturday Cruise (May)
    May 03, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Sunrise Cove Marina, 5725 Flat Creek Rd, Gainesville, GA 30504, USA
    Join us for our monthly First Saturday Cruise!
  • BFSC Spring #5
    BFSC Spring #5
    May 04, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Aqualand Marina, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Six race series held each spring and now running from January through May. Crew and Skippers, registration is optional but helps us to better plan the races. Thank you!
  • LARC Moonlight #1
    LARC Moonlight #1
    May 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Aqualand Marina - "X" dock, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    "LARC after Dark" https://www.barefootsailingclub.org/larc-moonlight-series
  • Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    May 12, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Lake Lanier, Lake Lanier, Georgia, USA
    Sharing this Sassy Sailors of Lake Lanier event for any interested. Join the FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/sassysailorsoflanier or email lakelaniersassysailors@gmail.com for details.
  • *SAVE THE DATE* - JHM Women Skippers Regatta
    *SAVE THE DATE* - JHM Women Skippers Regatta
    May 17, 2025, 8:00 AM
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club, 6206 Commodore Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542
    Calling all women skippers to the Joan Holcomb Memorial Women Skippers Regatta (JHM)! The JHM is co-hosted by Barefoot Sailing Club and Lake Lanier Sailing Club. Join the fun and honor a wonderful sailor and friend.
  • BFSC Spring #6
    BFSC Spring #6
    May 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Aqualand Marina, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Six race series held each spring and now running from January through May. Crew and Skippers, registration is optional but helps us to better plan the races. Thank you!
  • Member Social and Spring Series Dirtup
    Member Social and Spring Series Dirtup
    May 18, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Branch House Tavern, 5466 McEver Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Join us at Branch House Tavern 5466 McEver Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542 All members, guests and interested individuals are welcome!
  • *SAVE THE DATE* - LLSC Reggae Open Regatta
    *SAVE THE DATE* - LLSC Reggae Open Regatta
    May 31, 2025, 5:00 PM – Jun 01, 2025, 7:30 PM
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club, 6206 Commodore Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    The Reggae Regatta is an Open event that will have fleets for Keelboats (with a PHRF rating) and all Dinghys, Catamarans, Sailboards and Juniors. This is going to be an exciting weekend.
  • First Saturday Cruise (June)
    First Saturday Cruise (June)
    Jun 07, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Sunrise Cove Marina, 5725 Flat Creek Rd, Gainesville, GA 30504, USA
    Join us for our monthly First Saturday Cruise!
  • LARC Moonlight #2
    LARC Moonlight #2
    Jun 07, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Aqualand Marina - "X" dock, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    "LARC after Dark" https://www.barefootsailingclub.org/larc-moonlight-series
  • Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Jun 11, 2025, 6:00 PM
    Lake Lanier, Lake Lanier, Georgia, USA
    Sharing this Sassy Sailors of Lake Lanier event for any interested. Join the FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/sassysailorsoflanier or email lakelaniersassysailors@gmail.com for details.
  • Member Social and Meeting
    Member Social and Meeting
    Jun 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Brimstone Restaurant & Tavern, 10595 Old Alabama Rd Connector, Alpharetta, GA 30022, USA
    Join us at Brimstone Restaurant & Tavern. 10595 Old Alabama Rd Connector, Alpharetta, GA 30022 All members, guests and interested individuals are welcome!
  • 2025 Maine Cruise (Tall Ship)
    2025 Maine Cruise (Tall Ship)
    Aug 08, 2025, 12:00 PM
    Windjammer Angelique, 12 Atlantic Ave, Camden, ME 04843, USA
    Come sail on a tall ship in Maine next August 8-15 and watch the Perseid meteor shower where the sky is dark! Several Barefooters have already reserved their cabins on boat s/v Angelique sailing our of Camden Maine.
  • *SAVE THE DATE* - 2025 Barefoot Open
    *SAVE THE DATE* - 2025 Barefoot Open
    Sep 26, 2025, 5:30 PM – Sep 28, 2025, 5:30 PM
    University Yacht Club, 6700 Yacht Club Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    The 51st Annual Barefoot Open (BFO) will be held September 26-28, 2025 - SAVE THE DATE!

Lake Lanier Race Calendar

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