Gaia 36 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

36' · 10.97 m

Disp.

15,400 lbs · 6,985 kg

First year

1965

The Gaia 36 stands as a quintessential example of the "Golden Age" of fiberglass yacht design, emerging from the prestigious drawing boards of Sparkman & Stephens as Design No. 1913. Built primarily by the Italian yard Cantiere Benello in the late 1960s, the Gaia 36 was conceived during an era when the International Offshore Rule (IOR) began to influence hull shapes, yet it retained the elegant, overhangheavy aesthetic that defined S&S classics. Often referred to in Mediterranean sailing circles as the "Italian Swan," the Gaia 36 shares a direct lineage with the legendary Swan 36. While the Swan was produced by Nautor in Finland, the Gaia 36 offered a southern European alternative with comparable performance and a high level of interior craftsmanship. The vessel is characterized by its slender beam, deepvee sections, and a graceful sheer line that continues to turn heads in vintage regatta circuits today.