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2012 Membership
Congratulations to the 2011 Award Winners
Lifetime Achievement Award -- Rory Robichaux
Cruiser of the year-- Tom Swendiman
Crew of the year --Michelle Golden
Sportsman of the Year -- Jeff Elam
Sailor of the year -- Tom Swendiman
Spark plug award --Alicia Rezak
Spark plug award -- Kathy Paes
Congratulations to the 2012 elected Officers
Commodore -- Paul Zantzinger
Vice Commodore -- Lee Cook
Racing Captain -- Tedd Meinersmann, Ken Russell
Cruising Captain -- Tom Swendiman
Membership -- Glenn Langford
Purser -- Tom Seibold
Boatswain -- Gordon Barton
Yeoman -- Julie Cassel
Past Commodore -- Tom Beachem
Education Committee David Wright chairman
2011 Barefoot Open Regatta Winners
Sport Boats
Place Skipper Boat Type Boat Name
1 Sean O'Connor Melges 24 Shaka
2 Tony Stanley Melges 24 Hermes
3 Frank Vandall Melges 24 Bad Influence
4 Mike Macleod Melges 30 Wave Bye
5 Jim Chambers Corsair F24 Mk ll SnowFox
Low Spinnaker
Place Skipper Boat Type Boat Name
1 Dean Holcomb Pinnacle 30 Rumrunner
2 Greg Cash Wavelength 24 hang\'n out
3 Steve Sudderth Wavelength 24 Bill the Cat
4 Linda Webster J27 instant Karma
5 John Burgess Admiralty 30 BB Doll
6 David Pope Ultimate 20 Orbit
High Spinnaker
Place Skipper Boat Type Boat Name
1 Rob Whitley J24 Wild Card
2 Michael Iuvone Hunter 30 Strega
3 Mike Stewart J/24 Breeze
4 Robin Terrell Capri 22 Marmotta
5 Paul Warner Capri 25 Shazzam
6 Eric Hobbs J24 Wind Exposure
7 Brad Glazner Holder 20 Turbulence
Low PHRF Cruiser
Place Skipper Boat Type Boat Name
1 Alex Navarrete Freedom 40 Nani
2 Tom Swendiman Cal 31 Windwalker
3 Alex Mazurek Hunter 340 After All...
4 Kuo-du Ko O'Day 302 Artistry
5 Tom Beachem Cal 31 LitaB
6 Rory Robichaux Hunter 32 Vision Cracker Jack
7 Tom O'Shea Endeavor Indulgence
8 Ken Portwood O'Day 302 The Gritz Blitz
High PHRF Cruiser
Place Skipper Boat Type Boat Name
1 Tom Seibold Catalina 27 Flying Boat
2 Chris Godfrey Hunter 30 No name
3 Todd Gauthier Falmouth Cutter lagniappe
4 David Wright O'Day 28 Sails Call
5 Jay Martin McGregor 25 Ship o' fools
Place Skipper Boat Type Boat Name
1 Sean O'Connor Melges 24 Shaka
2 Tony Stanley Melges 24 Hermes
3 Frank Vandall Melges 24 Bad Influence
4 Mike Macleod Melges 30 Wave Bye
5 Jim Chambers Corsair F24 Mk ll SnowFox
Low Spinnaker
Place Skipper Boat Type Boat Name
1 Dean Holcomb Pinnacle 30 Rumrunner
2 Greg Cash Wavelength 24 hang\'n out
3 Steve Sudderth Wavelength 24 Bill the Cat
4 Linda Webster J27 instant Karma
5 John Burgess Admiralty 30 BB Doll
6 David Pope Ultimate 20 Orbit
High Spinnaker
Place Skipper Boat Type Boat Name
1 Rob Whitley J24 Wild Card
2 Michael Iuvone Hunter 30 Strega
3 Mike Stewart J/24 Breeze
4 Robin Terrell Capri 22 Marmotta
5 Paul Warner Capri 25 Shazzam
6 Eric Hobbs J24 Wind Exposure
7 Brad Glazner Holder 20 Turbulence
Low PHRF Cruiser
Place Skipper Boat Type Boat Name
1 Alex Navarrete Freedom 40 Nani
2 Tom Swendiman Cal 31 Windwalker
3 Alex Mazurek Hunter 340 After All...
4 Kuo-du Ko O'Day 302 Artistry
5 Tom Beachem Cal 31 LitaB
6 Rory Robichaux Hunter 32 Vision Cracker Jack
7 Tom O'Shea Endeavor Indulgence
8 Ken Portwood O'Day 302 The Gritz Blitz
High PHRF Cruiser
Place Skipper Boat Type Boat Name
1 Tom Seibold Catalina 27 Flying Boat
2 Chris Godfrey Hunter 30 No name
3 Todd Gauthier Falmouth Cutter lagniappe
4 David Wright O'Day 28 Sails Call
5 Jay Martin McGregor 25 Ship o' fools
2011 Award Trophy
Welcome to Sailing on Lake Lanier . . . Welcome to Barefoot
BAREFOOT is one of Lake Lanier's major sailing clubs. BAREFOOT was founded in 1971 on the premise of a common forum for people who love sailing - and who may or may not even own a boat.
If you're new to sailing or an old salt, you are invited. Whether you prefer the adrenalin rush of hiking out or "poppin' a chute" as you round a buoy or just relaxing for a pleasant day sailing on the lake with good company.... you are welcome.
If you're new to sailing or an old salt, you are invited. Whether you prefer the adrenalin rush of hiking out or "poppin' a chute" as you round a buoy or just relaxing for a pleasant day sailing on the lake with good company.... you are welcome.
For Racing, go here
For Cruising, go here
For a ride, go here
To join the club, go here
Have a question, go here
What makes Barefoot Sailing Club different?
Glad you asked! Unlike other sailing clubs that may require you to own a boat in order to join, all we require is that you own a desire to sail! Many of our long-time members and officers don't own a boat.
While we do have a wide variety of boats (and for that matter - owners) in our club, we encourage you to become part of our extended crew for races, cruises and social activities. That way, you get to enjoy the camaraderie of being a crew member, meet new friends, and also get to "try out" a lot of different of boats.
BAREFOOT has a number of activities going on all year with the club. If you like the laid back, party attitude of cruising, we have an "Open Cruise" on the first Saturday of each month. Come on out and enjoy cruising on Lake Lanier. We usually conclude the cruise with a "Raft-up" party in some quiet cove where we can let our sails down and have some fun in the sun.
Barefoot SC -- Busting Sailing Myths
Myth 1: You Need to Own a Boat to Sail
No you don't, not with BAREFOOT. Many of our Captains welcome crew every week for races and cruises.
Myth 1: You Need to Own a Boat to Sail
No you don't, not with BAREFOOT. Many of our Captains welcome crew every week for races and cruises.
Myth 2: You Need to be Experienced to Sail
No you don't, not with BAREFOOT. We offer formal Intro to Sailing classes, intermediate classes for those who have sailed, and our captains and crew are always willing to offer their free advice.
No you don't, not with BAREFOOT. We offer formal Intro to Sailing classes, intermediate classes for those who have sailed, and our captains and crew are always willing to offer their free advice.
Myth 3: Sailing is Expensive
No it isn't, not with BAREFOOT. If you enjoy being a member of the 'working crew', you may find yourself sailing 20 - 30 or more times this year - for our First Year's annual dues of $45.
No it isn't, not with BAREFOOT. If you enjoy being a member of the 'working crew', you may find yourself sailing 20 - 30 or more times this year - for our First Year's annual dues of $45.
Myth 4: Sailing on Lake Lanier is only for Novice Sailors
No it isn't, not with BAREFOOT. Many of our Captains and crew have years of cruising and racing experience on the Atlantic and Great Lakes and decades on Lanier; some of them are World Champion racers!
No it isn't, not with BAREFOOT. Many of our Captains and crew have years of cruising and racing experience on the Atlantic and Great Lakes and decades on Lanier; some of them are World Champion racers!
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