The crew of Breakaway sets a spinnaker on the downwind leg during Barefoot Open Regatta’s first day.
Fair winds made for a good 50th annual Barefoot Open in early October. With about 20 boats registered in five fleets, sailors experienced a range of conditions for the 2-day event.
“Saturday’s winds were light and variable,” said Lisa Schoer, commodore of the club. “Sunday was a bit more windy with gusts up to 20 knots and an average of around 10-12 knots. It was a great day of sailing.”
Overall first-place winners were Breakaway, skipper Tom Sawchuk, Low PHRF; She Devil, skipper Dana Stewart, High PHRF; Seniorita X, skipper Jim Rapp, Low PCRF; Impetuous, skipper Greg Cash, Mid PCRF; and Wind Spinner, skipper Jim Chambers, High PDRF.
The Barefoot Open is the club’s signature lake-wide regatta. It takes place annually in the fall and is open to all sailors who hold a valid Lake Lanier PHRF or PCRF.
Founded in 1971, the club holds monthly meetings, social events and hosts races on Lake Lanier. Membership is open to the public.
For more about Barefoot Sailing Club, visit barefootsailingclub.org.
Photos: by Ron Goldfarb
