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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!

* Spring Race #1 - CANCELLED *
Race #2 - Saturday, February 21, 2026

Spring Race Series Kickoff
Saturday, February 21, 2026

240414 spring race 4 Taka - Mark, Lee and Sasha.jpeg

2024 Spring Series (April 4, 2024) - Mark and Lee racing S/V Taka

Saturday 2/21 BFSC Spring 2 and Blessing of the Fleet. Skippers meeting at 11am next to Pig Tales at Aqualand.  Base time will be pushed back appx. 15-30 minutes (depending on participants and conditions) to allow boats to partake in the blessing of the fleet near X mark.


Hope to see y'all!
Racing Captain Matt Geiger

Upcoming Events

  • First Sat Skippers Mtg/Brunch (March)
    First Sat Skippers Mtg/Brunch (March)
    Sat, Mar 07
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social)
    Mar 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.
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  • First Saturday Cruise (March)
    First Saturday Cruise (March)
    Sat, Mar 07
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social)
    Mar 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 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.
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  • Volunteer for the JHM
    Volunteer for the JHM
    Sat, Mar 14
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club
    Mar 14, 2026, 8:00 AM
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club, 6206 Commodore Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    We need your help! Whether on race committee, food prep/service or clean-up, find the task that you enjoy.
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  • JHM Women Skippers Regatta
    JHM Women Skippers Regatta
    Sat, Mar 14
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club
    Mar 14, 2026, 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.
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  • RSVP for JHM Awards (Shore Support)
    RSVP for JHM Awards (Shore Support)
    Sat, Mar 14
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club
    Mar 14, 2026, 3:00 PM
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club, 6206 Commodore Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    ONLY RSVP IF you're not already counted w/the boat crews and volunteers.
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  • LARC Winter #4
    LARC Winter #4
    Sun, Mar 15
    University Yacht Club
    Mar 15, 2026, 11:00 AM
    University Yacht Club, 6700 Yacht Club Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    2026 LARC Winter Race Series
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  • Member Social and Meeting
    Member Social and Meeting
    Sun, Mar 15
    Tavern at Medlock
    Mar 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!
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  • BFSC Spring #3
    BFSC Spring #3
    Sat, Mar 21
    Aqualand Marina
    Mar 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Aqualand Marina, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Join us for the 2026 Spring Race Series!
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  • John McCarthy Dogwood Regatta (LLSC)
    John McCarthy Dogwood Regatta (LLSC)
    Fri, Mar 27
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club
    Mar 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – Mar 29, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club, 6206 Commodore Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
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  • Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Thu, Apr 02
    Lake Lanier
    Apr 02, 2026, 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.
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  • First Sat Skippers Mtg/Brunch (April)
    First Sat Skippers Mtg/Brunch (April)
    Sat, Apr 04
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social)
    Apr 04, 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.
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  • First Saturday Cruise (April)
    First Saturday Cruise (April)
    Sat, Apr 04
    Sugar Hill Diner (Skippers mtg/social)
    Apr 04, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 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.
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  • BFSC Spring #4
    BFSC Spring #4
    Sun, Apr 12
    Aqualand Marina
    Apr 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Aqualand Marina, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Join us for the 2026 Spring Race Series!
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  • Around Alone Solo Regatta
    Around Alone Solo Regatta
    Sat, Apr 18
    Aqualand Marina
    Apr 18, 2026, 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.  
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  • Member Social and Meeting
    Member Social and Meeting
    Sun, Apr 19
    Tavern at Medlock
    Apr 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 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!
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  • BFSC Spring #5
    BFSC Spring #5
    Sun, Apr 26
    Aqualand Marina
    Apr 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Aqualand Marina, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Join us for the 2026 Spring Race Series!
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  • Vinnie Mendes' Celebration of Life
    Vinnie Mendes' Celebration of Life
    Sun, Apr 26
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club
    Apr 26, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Lake Lanier Sailing Club, 6206 Commodore Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, USA
    Hollis Mendes (Vinnie's widow) invites us to celebrate the life of Vinnie.
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  • Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Sassy Sailors Full Moon Sail
    Fri, May 01
    Lake Lanier
    May 01, 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.
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Kickoff of BFSC Spring Race Series
Saturday, January 31, 2026

BFSC Spring Race Series
BFSC Spring Race Series
BFSC Spring Race Series
Sat, Feb 21
Aqualand Marina
Our first spring race of 2026 is this Saturday 1/31. Looks more Wintry than Spring, but I’ll keep an eye on it. - Matt (FB 1/26/26)
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Lake Lanier Race Calendar

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