Sailing Acrobats to Visit the Bay
As reported earlier, a unique troupe of sailing acrobats will arrive in San Francisco Bay any day now, and will perform their amazing aerial acts — suspended from their rigging of their 40-ft sloop — in a variety of Bay locations. If you missed our previous report, let us explain that in 35 years of reporting on all aspects of the local and international sailing scene, we’ve never met anyone quite like French sailors Delphine Lechifflart and Franck Rabilier. For the past several years they’ve been financing their around the world cruise aboard La Loupiote (with their two beautiful daughters, Ondja, Loéva, along as crew) by passing the hat after performing ‘high-wire’ acts at marinas, yacht clubs and various public venues.
Their shows are not only unique, but sensational, drawing rave reviews wherever they go. As Northwest sailor Derek du Nann said after seeing them perform recenty at Seattle’s Elliot Bay Marina, "They are absolutely terrific. . . They are not to be missed!"
Franck and Delphine are eager to perform often while here. Their bookings so far are:
– September 24 & 25, KKMI Boat Yard, Sausalito: 2 p.m. & 4 p.m., free
– October 1 & 2, Encinal Yacht Club, Alameda: time TBA
– October 8 & 9, Treasure Island Yacht Club: time TBA
– October 14, 15 & 16: South Beach Yacht Club; times TBA
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You can see sample videos of their performances at their site, and they can be reached by email for additional bookings. When we met this warm, bright-eyed family in Mexico last winter, we instantly became big fans, and we’re sure you will too. Don’t miss them!