"Nobody Knows What Will Happen" — The Lawyer Who Stood at the Edge of History
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"Nobody Knows What Will Happen" — The Lawyer Who Stood at the Edge of History

His attorney fought the US government for permission. Eight months later, Roger Klüh crossed to Havana. Here's the story behind the record.

Apache Star PowerboatApache Star world record powerboat docked in Havana harbor, Cuba — Roger Klüh's two-time World Champion offshore racing boat after completing the historic Key West to Cuba crossing on August 1, 2015

Roger Klüh: The Real Story Behind APACHE STAR

One boat. One record. A legacy that defied an embargo. Read the story behind the APACHE STAR® brand.

Apache Star PowerboatRoger Klüh holds original World Record Apache Star steering wheel at Düsseldorf Airport.

Lucky Steering Wheel for the Cuba Record? Roger Klüh on His Way to Miami.

Roger Klüh departs Düsseldorf for Miami with his lucky steering wheel in hand, preparing for his historic Apache Star record run from Florida to Cuba — a mission of speed, courage, and determination.

Apache Star Powerboat2,700 hp orange race boat APACHE STAR speeding across ocean, breaking Florida-Cuba record

This 2,700 hp race boat just broke the record from Florida to Cuba

Pure power was on display on the waters between Key West, Florida, and Havana, Cuba, as one of the most famous ocean racing boats in U.S. history set a new  world record for the fastest ocean cross...

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CubaMillionaire Roger Klüh prepares for Havana speedboat world record attempt with APACHE STAR.

Düsseldorf man wants to break world record: Millionaire Roger Klüh wants to go to Havana by speedboat

Roger Klüh from Düsseldorf wants to break a world record with a souped-up 14-meter speedboat. He wants to start in Miami and complete the 200 kilometers to Havana in about an hour.

CubaRoger Anthony Cassius Klüh with cigar.

Record drive: Roger Klüh to jet off to Cuba by motorboat

Entrepreneur and ex-DEG professional Roger Klüh has announced a date for his record-breaking motorboat trip to Cuba: On August 1, he wants to fulfill his long pursued dream and drive the legendary ...

CubaRoger Anthony Cassius Klüh from Düsseldorf sits in cigar lounge with liquor bottles and dog.

A man from Düsseldorf wants to go to Cuba

Roger Klüh plans to be the first person in decades to cross from Florida to Cuba by boat - "in the spirit of freedom," he says.

Award RecognitionRoger Anthony Cassius Klüh with cigar being honored by Raul Castro in Cuba for his APACHE STAR achievement

World record: Cubans want to honor Roger Klüh

For his world record - the fastest trip by boat from Florida to Cuba - the Cubans now want to honor Roger Klüh from Düsseldorf. However, the islanders have so far remained largely silent.

Award RecognitionRoger Anthony Cassius Klüh in front of a German flag

Roger Klüh's Cuban Award - Official Recognition by Cuban Government

Actually, life always boils down to one question: So, how was I? We say it and award stars.

CubaRoger Anthony Cassius Klüh in an interview about APACHE STAR.

Stars of the Week: Unpunished Klüh: Freedom for Apache Star

Actually, life always boils down to one question: So, how was I? We say it and award stars.

Apache Star PowerboatGlobetrotter Roger Klüh's orange powerboat APACHE STAR loaded on a transport truck.

Apache Star's Historic Return: Roger Klüh's World Record Boat Transported

The Apache Star boat owned by the son of entrepreneur and globetrotter Roger Klüh sets course for Düsseldorf. As is well known, it broke down during the trip from Miami to Cuba.

CubaRoger Anthony Cassius Klüh after archiving the World Record racing from USA to Cuba in APACHE STAR

Florida to Cuba: Roger Klüh breaks speedboat world record

German entrepreneur Roger Klüh has broken the speedboat record between the USA and Cuba. The Düsseldorf native sailed his "Apache Star" from Key West in Florida to Havana in one hour and 45 minutes...

CubaAPACHE STAR speedboat sets USA-Cuba world record.

Roger Klüh celebrated after speedboat record in Havana

Roger Klüh has actually done it: The entrepreneur (50) from Düsseldorf broke the record for the crossing from Key West, Florida, to Havana, Cuba, which has existed since 1958.

CubaGerman adventurer Roger Anthony Cassius Klüh aims to break Cuba-USA speedboat record with orange powerboat APACHE STAR.

German Roger Klüh wants to break speedboat record USA-Cuba

The ex-professional ice hockey player and current entrepreneur Roger Klüh has a dream: to travel from Havana to Key West in a speedboat in two hours. In addition to top sporting performance, he is ...

CubaRoger Anthony Cassius Klüh in the captains pilot seat of APACHE STAR powerboat

German Roger Klüh breaks Speedboat world record from Florida to Cuba

Roger Klueh has set a new Florida-to-Cuba record with his speedboat. In just one hour and 45 minutes, he broke the old record for the first time in 57 years.

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