Overview
About this vessel
Archangelo is a stunning double-ended schooner 013 one with soul, charm, and that unmistakable magic you feel the moment you step aboard.
New to Market: Classic Gaff Schooner designed by Nathanael Herreshoff, built in 1892.
Archangelo, designed by the renowned N. Herreshoff, is a stunning double-ended schooner and was built primarily of mahogany and oak. Her sail area is perfectly balanced across two wooden masts, offering exceptional agility, stability, and ease of handling.
Thanks to her rating certificate, she performs very well in regattas, yet she is equally a cruiser, ideal for sharing unforgettable moments with family and friends.
Archangelo is a rare opportunity to own a true icon of classic yachting 013 one with soul, charm, and that unmistakable magic you feel the moment you step aboard.
Built in 1892, she underwent a huge refit in 1983 by Fran E7ois Tos at Eurovoiles in Hyeres, France.
1892: Designed by Nathanael Herreshoff, built in 1892.
1983: A Parisian notary, Patrick Remme, found the yacht in Italy in a very poor condition under the name Natanthal. He brought her to Hy E8res in France for a full restoration. The renovation was completed in 1983, and he renamed her Archangelo.
1990s: Later, the boat was owned by Joel Dressel, captain of the schooner Am E9rica belonging to Ram F3n Mendoza, who commissioned a major restoration from Astilleros Mallorca. The boat was then registered under a new name, La Brillanta, in honor of the moon, according to her current owner. Eventually, the schooner was acquired by a young Italian, Nicola Calderoni, who brought her to Pollen E7a.
1995: Big refit: new teak deck, replacement of mainmast, booms, gaffs, stainless steel standing rigging, complete new set of sails of Vela 2000.
1995: La Brillanta was awarded the 9E 9CBest Restored Yacht 9D 93XI Trofeo Almirante Conde de Barcelona 94.
1997: New sail covers, awnings and other covers, Plastimo stainless 2burner/oven gas stove, 12 vdc refrigerator.
2007: Her current owner purchased her, registered her in Spain, and restored her original name, Archangelo.
2007 onward: Archangelo is a companion at sea and a setting for family life. The owner 92s grandchildren learned to sail aboard her, participating as crew in classic regattas, such as the Illes Balears Classic, for example.
This timeline highlights key ownership changes and significant refit milestones that have preserved Archangelo 92s historic integrity and racing competitiveness.
Archangelo 92s open interior layout invites you in through the stern, where the chart table and galley form the welcoming heart of the yacht 013 a space where navigation, cooking, and conversation blend naturally as part of life at sea.
The engine sits discreetly beneath the companionway steps, leaving the interior beautifully calm and uncluttered.
Aft, Archangelo features two cozy single berths 013one to port and one to starboard 013for guests or crew.
To port, the chart table feels like a captain 92s corner: practical, intimate, and full of classic charm.
To starboard, the galley is thoughtfully arranged, with everything within comfortable reach for preparing meals underway or at anchor.
At the other side of the galley is the head, equipped with a toilet, sink, shower, and mirror, offering practicality without sacrificing the traditional ambiance.
Amidships lies her bright saloon. Two long sofas to port and starboard create the perfect setting for relaxing, or sharing stories after a day under sail. Generous storage beneath the seating keeps the space open and airy.
The forward full-beam owners double berth offers quiet comfort and a gentle reminder of why yachts like Archangelo inspire such enduring devotion.
Archangelo has an outstanding rating certificate, which is why the yacht is perfect for regattas.
Some of the regattas in which she participated:
2002: El Trofeo Almirante Conde de Barcelona under the name 9CLa Brillanta 9D (1st in class, 4th overall)
2021: Trofeo Cormor E1n del Reial Club N E0utic Port de Pollen E7a (2nd in class)
2022: Trofeo Cormor E1n del Reial Club N E0utic Port de Pollen E7a (1st in class)
2023: A0Trofeo Cormor E1n del Reial Club N E0utic Port de Pollen E7a
2025: Regatta Illes Balears Classic (3rd in class)
