I would point out that there is an alternative sailing association that has both an international and US class and following. That is the International DN Ice Yacht Racing Association. This group has no affiliation with US sailing and holds its own events at, local, national and international levels. Last years worlds had 213 registrants from ~ 16 countries. Multihulls can go their own way also but only with a lot of effort.
Interesting that you should bring that up, Eric, because I have been wondering for years why ISAF does not crack down on the iceboaters for holding world events and does not penalize the sailors by banning them from sailing in ISAF-sanctioned events on soft water.
And then, of course, there are also the landsailors, and ISAF does not seem to be bothering them, either.
