Two Sailors. One Boat. Israel in Their Sails.
Israel has produced Olympic medalists and world-class sailors, but it has never competed in Olympic catamaran sailing. Mika Sternberg and Yogev Alcalay are working to make LA 2028 the first.
Mika is an Israeli National Champion, the top female skipper on the West Coast, born in Tel Aviv and raised in Los Angeles.
Yogev is from Sdot Yam and is an international competitor with proven podium success. He brings championship experience, calm under pressure, and deep pride in representing Israel.
They race the Nacra 17, a foiling catamaran that flies above the water at over 30 knots. At that speed, every start, turn, and tactical decision depends on complete trust. Mika and Yogev do not race as two individuals. They race as one team, under one flag.
Your gift keeps their boat race-ready, funds coaching, and gets them to the qualifying regattas they cannot afford to miss. Each supporter moves Team ISR 36 closer to the Olympic starting line.