The second novice racing class originally scheduled for Saturday, January 30th, was postponed to Sunday, February 7th, in the Sunrise Cove Club house starting at 12:30 pm and ending at  4PM. Due to the short time period, this will be an off-the-water class only.

Our first Cruise of the year will take place on Saturday, February 6th. A pre-cruise meeting will be held at Aqualand's Ships Store parking lot at 10:30 a.m.  In an effort to stay warm and begin to build a Barefoot Sailing Favorite Recipe Book of Drinks and One Dish Meals,  Todd is asking those that will be sailing with us on Saturday to bring along their favorite recipe for a cold weather drink.  If you would like to bring along a sample to share that would be exceptional! Hope to see you there!

Check the Calendar for the Racing, Cruising, and Social Events for 2010.

BAREFOOT -- 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 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.

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.

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!

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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.

What makes us 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 ling-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" each month. It is 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. "Would you like to see a real party?"