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


Founded in 1971 (55 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!

"THE FUTURE OF FAVORED END"
Member Social and Meeting
Tomorrow, September 20, 2026

At tomorrow's Member Social and Meeting, we will discuss future options for Favored End. For decades, our club pontoon has served as the backbone of our on-water events - from marking courses for race committee, to shuttling folks for Steak Out, and hauling junk for Shore Sweep. However, with a change in marina ownership ending our complimentary slip, we're asking members to weigh in on the path forward.  Read more at  Favored End Decision.

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AJ Smith and Bill Boettcher on Favored End for the 2016 BFO.

Upcoming Events

  • Volunteer for the BFO
    Volunteer for the BFO
    Fri, Jun 26
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club
    Jun 26, 2026, 5:00 PM – Oct 11, 2026, 9:00 PM
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club, 6206 Commodore Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Want to help plan and execute our biggest regatta and party of the year? Sign up now as we start to organize.
  • First Sat Skippers Mtg/Brunch (October)
    First Sat Skippers Mtg/Brunch (October)
    Sat, Oct 03
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social)
    Oct 03, 2026, 9:59 AM – 11:00 AM
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social), 4500 Nelson Brogdon Blvd, Sugar Hill, GA 30518, USA
    If also Cruising, remember to RSVP for the related First Saturday Cruise event. Crew assignments will be made at the Diner at Sugar Hill.
  • First Saturday Cruise (October)
    First Saturday Cruise (October)
    Sat, Oct 03
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social)
    Oct 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social), 4500 Nelson Brogdon Blvd, Sugar Hill, GA 30518, USA
    Everyone (cruisers and non-cruisers alike) is invited to first breakfast with us at the Diner at Sugar Hill at 10am. Please RSVP for this cruise event. Final crew assignments will be made at the Skippers Meeting.
  • Fall Series Race #4
    Fall Series Race #4
    Sun, Oct 04
    Pig Tales parking lot at Aqualand Marina
    Oct 04, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Pig Tales parking lot at Aqualand Marina, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Six race series held each fall starting in late summer and running three months. The 2026 series kicked off Saturday, August 22.
  • 52nd Barefoot Open Regatta
    52nd Barefoot Open Regatta
    Fri, Oct 09
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club
    Oct 09, 2026, 5:30 PM – Oct 11, 2026, 5:30 PM
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club, 6206 Commodore Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
  • Fall Series Race #5
    Fall Series Race #5
    Sun, Oct 18
    Pig Tales parking lot at Aqualand Marina
    Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Pig Tales parking lot at Aqualand Marina, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Six race series held each fall starting in late summer and running three months. The 2026 series kicked off Saturday, August 22.
  • Member Social and Meeting
    Member Social and Meeting
    Sun, Oct 18
    Tavern at Medlock
    Oct 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Tavern at Medlock, 3230 Medlock Bridge Rd #101, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, USA
    Tavern at Medlock 3230 Medlock Bridge Rd, Suite 101 Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 All members, guests and interested individuals are welcome!
  • LLSC Halloween Open Regatta (SAVE THE DATE)
    LLSC Halloween Open Regatta (SAVE THE DATE)
    Sat, Oct 24
    LLSC Clubhouse
    Oct 24, 2026, 8:00 AM – Oct 25, 2026, 5:00 PM
    LLSC Clubhouse, 6206 Commodore Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club’s ever-popular, annual Halloween OPEN Regatta returns on October 24th and 25th and this will be the spookiest year yet! This event is open to all boats, (PHRF, One-Design, Portsmouth, Multihull, Juniors).
  • Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Mon, Oct 26
    Lake Lanier
    Oct 26, 2026, 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.
  • LARC Fall Race #3
    LARC Fall Race #3
    Sun, Nov 01
    LLSC Clubhouse
    Nov 01, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    LLSC Clubhouse, 6206 Commodore Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
  • First Sat Skipper Mtg / Brunch (November)
    First Sat Skipper Mtg / Brunch (November)
    Sat, Nov 07
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social)
    Nov 07, 2026, 9:59 AM – 11:00 AM
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social), 4500 Nelson Brogdon Blvd, Sugar Hill, GA 30518, USA
    If also Cruising, remember to RSVP for the related First Saturday Cruise event. Crew assignments will be made at the Diner at Sugar Hill.
  • First Saturday Cruise (November)
    First Saturday Cruise (November)
    Sat, Nov 07
    The Diner at Sugar Hill
    Nov 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    The Diner at Sugar Hill, 4500 Nelson Brogdon Blvd, Sugar Hill, GA 30518, USA
    Everyone (cruisers and non-cruisers alike) is invited to first breakfast with us at the Diner at Sugar Hill at 10am. Please RSVP for this cruise event. Final crew assignments will be made at the Skippers Meeting.
  • Fall Series Race #6
    Fall Series Race #6
    Sat, Nov 07
    Pig Tales parking lot at Aqualand Marina
    Nov 07, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Pig Tales parking lot at Aqualand Marina, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Six race series held each fall starting in late summer and running three months. The 2026 series kicked off Saturday, August 22.
  • UYC Lanier Cup
    UYC Lanier Cup
    Sun, Nov 08
    Flowery Branch
    Nov 08, 2026, 9:00 AM – 9:05 AM
    Flowery Branch, 6700 Yacht Club Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Barefoot Sailing Club won the Lanier Cup Club in both 2016 and 2017!
  • Member Social and Meeting
    Member Social and Meeting
    Sun, Nov 15
    Tavern at Medlock
    Nov 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Tavern at Medlock, 3230 Medlock Bridge Rd #101, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, USA
    Tavern at Medlock 3230 Medlock Bridge Rd, Suite 101 Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 All members, guests and interested individuals are welcome!
  • Dorton Cup Championship
    Dorton Cup Championship
    Sat, Nov 21
    Aqualand Marina Store parking lot
    Nov 21, 2026, 12:00 PM
    Aqualand Marina Store parking lot, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Who will unseat reigning club champion, Jeff Elam?
  • LARC Fall Race #4
    LARC Fall Race #4
    Sun, Nov 22
    LLSC Clubhouse
    Nov 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    LLSC Clubhouse, 6206 Commodore Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
  • Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Tue, Nov 24
    Lake Lanier
    Nov 24, 2026, 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.

Lake Lanier Race Calendar

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