You can almost hear them discussing "One share runs $100 with 66% refund, 2/3 share is $75 ….oh and the monthly dues are $10 with a $1 tow charge to 200' once Wilbur gets the FLYER back from France … " 

Yes, soaring takes money. The basic expenses go like this:

NOTE: These values are not OFFICIAL … please consult each club for most current prices

		Refund %	Cost	In a Club/you own no sailplane	In a Club/you own a sailplane but also want to fly club planes	In a Club/you own a sailplane and don't want to fly club planes	You own a sailplane and don't want or can't be in a club
MSC Share
MSC Full Share	$1,800	75%	$450	One time	One time	One time	N.A.
MSC .67 Share	$1,200	62.50%	$450	One time	One time	One time	N.A.
MSC .33 Share	$600	25%	$450	One time	One time	One time	N.A.
MSC Annual Dues
MSC Full Share	$172			Annually	Annually	Annually	N.A.
MSC .67 Share	$262			Annually	Annually	Annually	N.A.
MSC .33 Share	$352			Annually	Annually	Annually	N.A.
MSC Tow
2000' AGL	$ 15.00			Per Flight	Per Flight	Per Flight	Per Flight w/ permission
3000'AGL	$ 18.50			Per Flight	Per Flight	Per Flight	Per Flight w/ permission
MSC Rentals/hr
Owl	$18			Per Flight	Per Flight	N.A.	N.A.
ASK-21	$18			Per Flight	Per Flight	N.A.	N.A.
Ka7	$12			Per Flight	Per Flight	N.A.	N.A.
Ka8	$9			Per Flight	Per Flight	N.A.	N.A.
RWSA
RWSA Share	$800	75%	$200	One time	One time	One time	N.A.
RWSA Dues	$300			Annually	Annually	Annually	N.A.
RWSA 2000' Tow	$26			Per Flight	Per Flight	Per Flight	Per Flight w/ permission
RWSA 3000' Tow	$28			Per Flight	Per Flight	Per Flight	Per Flight w/ permission
RWSA Rental/hr
L-23	$ 18.00			Per Flight	Per Flight	N.A.	N.A.
L-13	$ 12.00			Per Flight	Per Flight	N.A.	N.A.
B-4	$ 12.00			Per Flight	Per Flight	N.A.	N.A.
Glider Inc
Share	$600	0%	$600	One time	One time	One time	N.A.
Dues	$295			Annually	Annually	Annually	N.A.
Tow 3000' (FBO est)	$30			Per Flight