Help Make History · ISR 36

The Team Behind the Flag

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 the skipper: an Israeli National Champion, the top female skipper on the West Coast, born in Tel Aviv and raised in Los Angeles.

Yogev is the crew: from Sdot Yam, a European champion, and 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.

Mika Sternberg · Skipper, ISR 36

Yogev Alcalay on the podium wearing an Israeli flag and gold medal

Yogev Alcalay · European Champion · Crew, ISR 36

This is more than a campaign for two sailors. It is a chance to carry Israel’s blue and white onto an Olympic starting line it has never reached before.

Where the $20,000 Goes

Your Gift Puts Israel on the Starting Line

The BoatKeeping the Nacra 17 race-ready: sails, foils, and equipment for international competition.

The QualifiersTravel and entry to Olympic qualifying regattas between now and 2028. Missing one could end the dream.

The TrainingCoaching and preparation: 270 days a year on the water, racing the best in the world.

The Ask

$20,000 to Launch an Olympic Campaign.

Your support helps Mika and Yogev keep the boat race-ready, train at an international level, and reach the qualifying regattas on the road to LA 2028.

Donate Here

Prefer to give by DAF, ACH, or wire? We gladly accept gifts through Donor-Advised Funds, ACH bank transfer, and wire transfer, as well as PayPal. Email ISR36Racing@gmail.com and we will send you the details right away.

Your donation is tax deductible. Gifts to ISR 36 are made to a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by U.S. law. You will receive a receipt for your records. No goods or services are provided in exchange for your contribution.

Two Sailors. One Boat. Israel in Their Sails.

This Is What Flying Looks Like

Your Gift Puts Israel on the Starting Line

$20,000 to Launch an Olympic Campaign.