Murat Abdrakhmanov

Murat Abdrakhmanov is a distinguished Kazakh venture investor and the founder of MA7 Ventures, yet his passion extends far beyond the world of technology and finance. As Commodore of the Almaty Yacht Club, he plays a key role in shaping and promoting the culture of sailing in Kazakhstan.
An accomplished sailor, he achieved one of his most notable results by securing 3rd place in the Rolex Middle Sea and the 2nd place in the 2023 Rolex Giraglia Cup — a major Mediterranean regatta featuring more than 150 competing yachts — aboard his own yacht Jenis (“Victory”). Murat competes annually in top-tier Rolex-class offshore races, including the Rolex Giraglia and Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, and has also taken part in major ocean crossings such as the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) and the Caribbean 600.
Actively racing since 2009, he has accumulated significant offshore and inshore experience in some of the world’s most challenging waters. Beyond competition, Murat is a strong advocate of the venture-regatta format, combining startup and investor networking with the teamwork and discipline of sailing. As he often says, sailing “tests people, builds trust, and creates a powerful platform for meaningful business connections.sailing “tests people, builds trust, and is a powerful forum for business.

Vladimir Rybalka

Vladimir Rybalkа is an experienced sailor who has been an active member of the Almaty Yacht Club for more than 15 years, participating in all major club events. He has competed in prestigious international regattas such as Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez and the Rolex Giraglia. As a skipper, he regularly takes part in competitive sailing events on Lake Garda, as well as in Turkey and Croatia. At the SSL Gold Cup, his role is pitman, contributing his technical skill and teamwork to the crew’s performance.

Yevgeniy Galberg

Evgeny Galberg is the team’s second leader and competes in the SSL as the tactician. A highly experienced sailor, he has been involved in sailing since the age of 14. Over the years, he has built a strong competitive record and has won numerous local regattas organized by the Almaty Yacht Club. His deep tactical expertise, sharp decision-making, and long-term dedication to the sport make him one of the key strengths of the team.