The Madcatter has done very well over the years.
I would say that it is a great place to come and pay a small fee for lots of food, free beer, rums squalls, good music,free t-shirts and lots of trophies were an occasional sail boat race breaks out between parties.
People don't come to Syracuse in May for warm weather or water. We can have some of the best racing available if the weather does cooperate.
Don't under estimate the importance of the social scene and give aways.