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Roger Klüh is now a near-American: Speedboat champion receives business visa from Trump

Speedboat racer Roger Anthony Cassius Klüh

Klüh now has a business visa - valid until 2028. He wants to take part in races in the USA. In 2015, the speedboat champ from Düsseldorf set a record for the distance from Key West (Florida) to Havana (Cuba) - 90 minutes.

He had waited a long time for this opportunity. It was only after the historic visit of then U.S. President Obama to Cuba in 2016 that he was able to realize his plan. After that, however, his boat was stuck in Cuba for another 18 months - the embargo was still causing problems. "After Donald Trump became president, he had it repatriated by the government shipper," Klüh says.

He plans to spend a lot of time in New York this year, by the way. But that doesn't just have something to do with "business." It also has to do with the fact that his partner Jessica is spending a semester abroad there...

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Roger Klüh’s American Business Visa and Racing Plans

Who is Roger Klüh?

Roger Klüh is a German entrepreneur and speedboat world-record holder who became famous for his 2015 record run from Key West to Havana in just 90 minutes with the Apache Star.
Why did Roger Klüh receive a U.S. business visa?

He was granted a long-term U.S. business visa valid until 2028, allowing him to compete in speedboat races and expand his professional activities in America.
What role did U.S. presidents Obama and Trump play in his journey?

Obama’s 2016 Cuba visit and special permission made the record-breaking trip possible, while Trump’s administration later facilitated the return of Klüh’s Apache Star from Cuba after 18 months.
Where does Roger Klüh plan to spend most of his time?

He plans extended stays in New York City for business and personal reasons, including supporting his partner Jessica Frühbrodt during her semester abroad.
Why is the Apache Star so significant?

The Apache Star is a 2,700 hp world-champion powerboat and a symbol of Klüh’s record-breaking spirit and international recognition.

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