Japan TED Cup trip, part 1 · Off to Shonan
The first chapter of Choi Jiwon's trip to Japan's TED Cup: the journey to Shonan and getting ready for the race.
DREAM RIDERSTARBOARD KOREA · Technical advisor
Riki Horikoshi
Starboard Korea technical advisor, a JPSA-certified pro surfer who has also competed as a SUP athlete.
Watch the Japan TED Cup trip with Riki ↓- Affiliation
- STARBOARD JAPAN
- Role
- Technical advisor
- Disciplines
- SUP surfing · Surfing
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About technical advisor Riki Horikoshi
Surfing and SUP surfing: you can't introduce Riki Horikoshi without both. Riki is a JPSA-certified pro surfer who has competed on the WSL QS tour and, paddle in hand, represented Japan on the world stage. Riki rides for Starboard as a DREAM RIDER and works with Starboard Korea as a technical advisor.
It all started in the waves of Kugenuma, Japan. Born on 20 September 1996, Riki took up surfing seriously at the age of nine, won amateur titles in high school and moved on to the pro scene. Earning pro qualification by advancing from the qualifying rounds to a pro contest final was one milestone on that journey.
SUP surfing, taken up seriously at seventeen, opened another path in Riki's career. Riki has competed for Japan's SUP team and for Japan at ISA events, and at the ISA SUP World Championships became the first Japanese man to finish fourth, receiving a medal.
ON THE WATER · 03 PHOTOS
Riki, moments on the waves
From moments with the board to riding the waves, see Riki's photos on the water one by one.
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Key results
| Year | Event · Division | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | SPPL SUP Pro League | 1st |
| 2019 | ISA SUP World Championship El Salvador | 4th |
| 2018 | ISA SUP World Championship China | 5th |
| 2017 | JPSA Leflo Entertainment Izu Shimoda Pro | 4th |
| 2014 | NSA Grand Champion Games | 1st |
| 2014 | NSA All Japan Class Championships Class 1 | 1st |
Sources
- O'Neill Japan rider profile ↗ Checked 2026-09-26