Bianca 101 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

32.6' · 9.94 m

Disp.

6,174 lbs · 2,800 kg

First year

1976

The Bianca 101, more commonly recognized in international racing circles as the Aphrodite 101, represents a highwater mark for Danish naval architecture from the late 1970s. Designed by the prolific duo of Jan Kjærulff and legendary Olympic sailor Paul Elvstrøm, the yacht was conceived as a "onedesign" cruiserracer that prioritized aesthetic elegance and windward performance over interior volume. Produced primarily by Bianca Yachts in Rudkøbing, Denmark, the 101 is characterized by its slender beam, distinctive pointed stern (doubleender), and a lowprofile cabin house that suggests speed even at the dock. While it was marketed as a dualpurpose vessel, its DNA is firmly rooted in the IOR (International Offshore Rule) era, though it avoids many of the era's design "distortions" in favor of a balanced, timeless hull shape.