Apache 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
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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.

WORLD RECORDOffshore's Living Legend: The Race Boat That Built the Apache Legacy

Offshore's Living Legend: The Race Boat That Built the Apache Legacy

A piece of offshore racing history — and the foundation of everything the APACHE STAR name stands for.

BOOKS & MOVIESRoger Klüh Returns to APACHE STAR® in Florida — A Tribute at Mar-a-Lago

Roger Klüh Returns to APACHE STAR® in Florida — A Tribute at Mar-a-Lago

Roger Klüh has returned to Florida — to close one chapter of the Apache Star's story and personally deliver a tribute that has been ten years in the making.

ROGER KLÜHRoger 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.

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ROGER KLÜHRoger Anthony Cassius Klüh, World Record USA-Cuba with Apache Star

Roger Klüh: Speedboat Record Quest for Blue Riband

A wild record attempt, two legendary boats, one billionaire, one myth. Roger Klüh writes the next Apache Star chapter—chasing a vision built to conquer the Atlantic.

WORLD RECORDThe overall scene suggests neglect or long-term exposure to harsh environmental conditions. Trees without leaves are visible in the background, indicating a winter or early spring setting.

Düsseldorfer want to cross Atlantic route in record time

In European-North American culture, the Blue Ribbon of the Atlantic stands for an honor bestowed on the fastest ship for paying passengers on the transatlantic route from Europe to New York. And av...

WORLD RECORD2,700 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...

WORLD RECORDMillionaire 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.

WORLD RECORDRoger 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 ...

WORLD RECORDRoger 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.

WORLD RECORDRoger 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.

ROGER KLÜHRoger 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.

ROGER KLÜHRoger 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.

WORLD RECORDGlobetrotter 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.

WORLD RECORDRoger 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...

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