Ryuta Mine’s Boat Racing Team Loses to Disciple at SG Ocean Cup

At the 31st SG Ocean Cup on 3 August 2026, veteran boat racer Ryuta Mine (age 41) started from the second course with a strong launch but finished second, trailing his disciple Tei Matsu, who posted the fastest start and claimed victory. Mine praised his own performance as “very good” but noted that a new propeller limited his speed, saying, “to win we need a better foot than the current one.”

The result highlights the ongoing strength of the “Peak Group,” the collective of Mine’s protégés who have recently secured multiple SG titles. The team, which includes top racers such as Yamada Kōji and others, continues to dominate Japan’s boat‑racing scene, with Mine and his disciples pushing each other to higher performance levels.