# Ryuta Mine's pursuit of Grand Slam at SG Boat Race Memorial

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ryuta-mine-boat-racing-career-developments
> Updated: 2026-08-28T13:34:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 3.

Veteran boat racer Ryuta Mine recently competed in the 31st SG Ocean Cup, where he finished second behind his disciple, Tei Matsu. While Mine described his performance as “very good,” he noted that a new propeller limited his speed, stating, “to win we need a better foot than the current one.”

Mine has since shifted his focus to the 72nd SG Boat Race Memorial at Boat Race Kiryu. He is attempting to achieve a historic Grand Slam by winning the Memorial, which would complete the ‘GRANDE 5’ series of titles (Classic, All-Star, Memorial, Derby, and Grand Prix). Success in this event would earn him a gold ingot valued at approximately 300 million yen.

Heading into the competition, Mine secured the No. 27 machine, identified as one of the local ‘W Ace’ engines, and expressed high confidence in its performance. Other notable competitors include Takuto Ogami, who is seeking to improve his prize money ranking for the upcoming Grand Prix, and Kenshin Nishioka, who is gaining momentum following his first SG qualification.

During the qualifying rounds at Kiryu, Mine secured the top position with a score of 8.33, advancing to the semi-finals in the pole position for race 11. Commenting on his equipment and performance, Mine stated, “The finish is beyond reproach. I have been able to adapt to the weather conditions. The acceleration is top-tier.”

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Ryuta Mine leads qualifying at Boat Race Memorial

Ryuta Mine has qualified for the semi-finals at the 72nd Boat Race Memorial in top position, moving closer to a historic Grand Slam and a 300 million yen gold ingot prize.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ryuta-mine-leads-qualifying-at-boat-race-memorial

### 2026-08-24: Ryuta Mine chases Grand Slam at SG Boat Race Memorial

The SG Boat Race Memorial begins at Kiryu, with Ryuta Mine chasing a historic Grand Slam and a 300 million yen prize, alongside standout competitors like Takuto Ogami.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ryuta-mine-chases-grand-slam-at-sg-boat-race-memorial

### 2026-08-02: Ryuta Mine’s Boat Racing Team Loses to Disciple at SG Ocean Cup

Ryuta Mine finished second to disciple Tei Matsu at the 31st SG Ocean Cup on 3 Aug 2026, citing equipment limits despite a strong start.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ryuta-mines-boat-racing-team-loses-to-disciple-at-sg-ocean-cup

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