I've kept out of this discussion as I believe that from a certain point of view its an "American" issue to be discussed internally, however, I do have a few thoughts.

1. The people who have posted here and elsewhere saying "I've never been a member..." are partially to blame, US Sailing is an organisation designed to support its members. If US multihull sailors on mass have a history of not supporting US Sailing then why should they support you?

2. In any good discussion/negotiation you can choose to use a carrot or a stick. Many of you are making threats "do what I want or I will leave" has anyone tried a carrot? Talk to all the other cat sailors / associations you know and produce a meaningful list of active cat sailors in the US who would be willing to join and support US sailing IF they showed you some support by working to re-introduce cat sailing to the Olympics.