March 23, 2025

Guest Speaker Vinnie Mendes spoke on "My Experience with Old Boats and Racing."  Along w/regaling us on early racing stories, he brought a number of old marine relics for an interesting show and tell.

February 23, 2025

Guest Speaker and BFO Sponsor Ben Martelino is available for custom woodworking and craftsmanship.

January 26, 2025

Guest Speakers Byron and Michael discussed upcoming sailing seminars they will be offering the Lake Lanier sailing community at LLSC.

The first training will be held Saturday, February 8th, and will cover maximizing boat performance, crew performance and tactical knowledge affiliated with lake racing.

December 8, 2024

• Presentation of 2024 Awards     

• "Change of Watch" and Installation of the 2025 Officers

• Holiday Gift Exchange Game

November 17, 2024

Matt Geiger of GeigerWerks Marine Services came to speak and answered questions on marine-specific issues. Matt was also a BFO Sponsor. 

October 27, 2024

Evan Franklin, Rigger and 50th BFO Sponsor, spoke about the variety of rigging services he provides w/Sails Up Rigging, a company he and his wife started in 2024. They mainly focus on Lake Lanier but travel to areas of Lake Hartwell and Savannah, GA.

September 22, 2024

Jonathan Stacey, meteorologist for FoxNews, shared from his experience in forecasting. Details to follow.

August 25, 2024

Tedd shared how to make sails and other items as he has made his own sails and Bimini for his boat. His presentation demonstrated the items you need as well as support from friends.

July 28, 2024

Norman Plotkin reviewed the Man Overboard! Drill - a life-saving skill all sailors should know.  Afterwards, we played sailing trivia!

June 23, 2024

Several women skippers from this year's regatta spoke of their experiences and lessons learned from the day.

April 28, 2024

Several solo racers from this year's regatta spoke of their experiences and lessons learned from the day. Sharing their experiences were:

Bill Bond, Chico Wojna, J. Lillian Gray, Jon Wittlin, and Norman Plotkin.

March 24, 2024

Vice Commodore Bill Anchors led us in a March Madness competition. The winner will be announced at the April social.

February 25, 2024

Racing Captain Chico Wojna discussed Spring Racing and Pursuit Starts

January 28, 2024

Barefoot member Christopher Harding updates us on Sailfest 2024 planning.

November 26, 2023

Election confirms suggested slate of officers.

October 22, 2023

Guest Speaker Bradfor Rogers drops by to discuss his cruising life and of course, how NOT to sail.

September 23, 2023

Final preparations for the Barefoot Open with a creative Q&A session (e.g. “what’s the most exotic place you’ve sailed?” and “what’s the funniest moment you’ve ever had aboard a sailboat?”)

August 24, 2023

Long-time member and mentor John Martin showed us how to tie ourselves in knots.

July 23, 2023

Linda Hoopes, BFSC Yeoman, presents an introduction to sea songs and chanteys, with a little bit of singing along.

June 24, 2023

Combination annual Lobster Boil and June meeting. Members and guests enjoyed a low country boil w/live Maine lobster (or veggie skewers).

May 28, 2023

Relaxed Memorial Weekend social with no agenda

April 23, 2023

Past Commodore Tom Beachem was presented w/a monogrammed sailing jacket in appreciation of his 4(!) years serving as commodore. 

March 26, 2023

Visit our Sailfest 2024 page to learn more. 

Volunteers are encouraged to signup at the Sailfest website.

February 26, 2023

Mike Kaplan regales us with his "Adventures of a Trailer Sailor." 

January 22, 2023

Kicking off start of 2023 with election of officers and change of watch.

November 27, 2022

Kerry and David reviewed the membership survey results. Members and guests brainstormed on 2023 improvements.

October 24, 2022

Cruising Captain Norman Plotkin talks on Blue Water Cruising

September 26, 2022

48th Barefoot Open is in 2 weeks - All Hands on Deck!

August 22, 2022

No guest speaker this time - rainout moved group inside for dinner.

June 27, 2022

Vinnie has been on boats his entire life. It's in his blood as his family owns a marina in New Jersey. At the meeting, Vinnie spoke on best practices for winterizing boats and entertained us with stories.

Follow-up column to his talk: Ancient Mariners and Ancient Boats

April 25, 2022

Past Commodore and US Sailing Judge Edith Collins regaled us with stories of her old friend Joan and what she meant to those that loved her. She also talked of the race and her sailing experiences.

March 28, 2022

Bruce Barton, Tom Graham, Norman Plotkin and Robin Terrell regaled us with stories and hard-earned wisdom.

February 28, 2022

Bradford regaled us with stories and tips of what NOT to do while sailing.  We expect he'll be returning when we meet again in person.

January 24, 2022

Margaret Sherrod spoke on her many years with ABCA and the life and service of ABCA. There are many benefits of cross-membership.

November 15, 2021

Norman is lifetime sailor having grown up in Miami Beach, Florida and started out at age 8yrs old on Optimist Prams. For 16 years, he belonged to the Passport Sailing Club then purchased Starcather, a Catalina 28, in February 2016, soon after joining BSC.  

October 25, 2021

Vinnie has been on boats his entire life. It's in his blood as his family owns a marina in New Jersey. At the meeting, Vinnie spoke on best practices for winterizing boats and entertained us with stories.

Follow-up column to his talk:

Preparing Your Boat to Face Old Man Winter

September 20, 2021

Long the nemesis of many racers in the club, Bruce shared racing advice: everything from learning your boat's best point of sail to trimming sails to learning the lake's typical wind patterns.

August 23, 2021

Jennifer talked about the work of Lake Lanier Association and asked for our help in partnering to help identify abandoned boats. Barefoot agreed to come help with the upcoming September Shore Sweep.