US SAILING
Meals and Entertainment
It is required to provide lunches for competitors and officials during the series at US SAILING Championships and an awards ceremony at the end of the Championship. 
 
Breakfasts are provided either at the facility or at the hosts' homes.  Food will be the largest budget item.  Water will be your second highest.  These costs should be incorporated into your budget and entry fee.  Consider getting sponsorship for these two costs.  An event's motto on food is:  "Nothing fancy and plenty of it!". 

Additional social functions organizers wish to host, i.e., cocktail parties, dinners, banquets, etc. are strongly encouraged and a wonderful way to recognize your local and national sponsors. 

It is also important to plan for a bad weather day.  If your facility has a DVD or video, check to be sure it's working.