My club does $35 regattas. They do a heck of a job at it as well, so I am spoiled but I will also admit that I am pretty cheap.
Don't feel bad, I am totally cheap (I don't buy the teensy line). But at least you recognize what a bargain you're getting.
Perhaps we have all developed some sense of entitlement by thinking all these great deals for sailing entertainment are the norm rather than the exception.
I am lucky I don't own a big mono where in addition to regatta fees, I have to house/feed a large crew.
