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QUALIFYING SERIES | MAY-JULY 2022 | Switzerland 
FINAL SERIES | 10 NOVEMBER-3 DECEMBER 2023 | Spain
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SEANNOVATION
Where there’s will, there is a way
Hope, Spring, Dream, Environment
The team from the startup nation, team Israel has a long tradition in dinghy sailing. Israel is mostly known for its success in the 470 class and windsurfing, winning an unprecedented number of world and European titles.
Both the experienced sailors combined with the young and talented, who’ve just stepped in from the Olympic classes, have formed a strong team and are driven by the mutual goal: to be the best they can!
Teamwork and fellowship are strong traits in the nation’s history, and so when Israelis are working together and towards a common goal, they are a formidable force.
Despite the success in Olympic classes, the country is not known for its success in big boats and professional yachting. The team is determined to show success at the SSL Gold Cup and show that its sailors are capable to compete with the best on a level playing field.
Statistics
THE COUNTRY
- 500 Sailors
- 12 Clubs & Marinas
- 3 Olympic Medals
ACHIEVEMENTS
- 3 Olympic medals (windsurfing)
Ssl ranking
- SSL best ranked woman: 825 GIL COHEN
- SSL best ranked man: 175 ROY LEVY
- SSL nations ranking: 23
MAIN EVENTS
- Israeli Sailing Championship
470
Israel has a great success in international sailing competitions mostly on the 470 and windsurfing classes. Israel's success in the 470 began in the 1980s with the Israeli duo of Eitan Friedlander and Shimshon Brukman, winning a bronze medal at the European Championship. Since then, Israeli sailors have won multiple world and European championships and Olympic medals in the Windsurfing class, with Gal Friedman winning bronze and gold.
THE CAPTAIN
Eitan Friedlander
Eitan Friedlander is a former 470 champion and Olympic sailor. Eitan Friedlander started his successful sailing career as a 420 World champion, the most decorated 470 Israeli sailor and holds a number of national titles in keel boat racing. Eitan also helped grow the sport in Israel over the past 40 years in many roles, from Olympic coach, sitting in the board of advisors of the Israeli Sailing Federation and creating many yachting events. Eitan hopes that having an Israeli team in the SSL will help promote the sport in the country.
THE LEADERS
Omer Brand
Omer Brand is Israel’s most successful sailor on big boats, having competed in most of the major regattas and classes around the world, and getting to get on the podium in many events. Omer was also the first Israeli to campaign on the 49er class, and helping to get the class into the country. Not only Omer is a professional sailor but is also a tech entrepeneur, developing tools for data and video analysis for sailing. Omer is also dedicated to help grow the sport of sailing through different roles and organization including being a board member of The Magenta Project, an organiztion that is dedicated to promote equality in sailing.
Eyal Levin
Eyal Levin is an Olympic sailor and an Olympic coach. Eyal won many national and international titles in different classes from Optimist to 420’s, 470’s and keel boats. In recent years Eyal dedicated his time for coaching the next generation of Israeli sailors and is currently coaching the newly formed Israeli 49er squad.
THE YOUTH FACTOR
Israel has one of the strongest junior teams in the world.
The nation has a long history in winning world and European titles in different classes, ranging from 420 to 470 as well as windsurfing.
The country also excels in developing women at youth level and is determined to have a number of female sailors on board for the SSL Gold Cup.
Confirmed Athletes
Theoretical Team Position
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1
BOW
Omer Golani
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2
MID-BOW
Maor Abu
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3
PIT
Eran Sela
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4
GRINDER
Maor Ben Harosh
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5
TRIMMER
Shahar Tibi
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6
TRIMMER
Yam Amir
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7
MAIN TRIMMER
Omer Brand
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8
HELM
Eyal Levin
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9
TACTICIAN
Tal Sade
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10
CAPTAIN
Eitan Friedlander
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11
FLOATER
Noa Lasry
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1
BOW
Omer Golani
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2
MID-BOW
Maor Abu
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3
PIT
Eran Sela
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4
GRINDER
Maor Ben Harosh
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5
TRIMMER
Shahar Tibi
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6
TRIMMER
Yam Amir
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7
MAIN TRIMMER
Omer Brand
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8
HELM
Eyal Levin
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9
TACTICIAN
Tal Sade
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10
CAPTAIN
Eitan Friedlander
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11
FLOATER
Noa Lasry
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SQUAD
| Eitan Friedlander | Omer Brand |
| Noa Lasry | Maor Abu |
| Maor Ben Harosh | Eyal Levin |
| Omer Golani | Eran Sela |
| Tal Sade | Yam Amir |
| Shahar Tibi |