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Armare: a look at the company, the history, the mission


“Armare” means “to provide a ship with all it needs to navigate” or “to equip a sailing vessel”.
So, we find the vision of the company in the meaning of the name, extended to what the company can now offer to its customers.

In 2012 Armare celebrated 20 years of its foundation. It is the continuation of a long family tradition, whose knowledge has been handed on from father to son. Over two hundred years of history in the production of ropes, set Armare among the leading companies in the sector of nautical ropes, offering a comprehensive range of technologically advanced products.

Armare designs, manufactures and tests its products in Italy, in San Giorgio di Nogaro (Udine) - 4,000 m2 of twisting, stranding, braiding, special treatments, splicing, testing and hand finishing. The high level of the
development of human resources, in the areas of production, technical research, administration, marketing and sales, allows the company to offer a product that the market recognizes as a leader within the highest sectors. One of the hallmarks of Armare, is the ability to personalise the already wide range of products, with custom finishes: this unique offer, allows all operators, designers, architects or end users to satisfy every possible need.

Armare constantly attends the most important International Marine Exhibitions and is always proposing new products. This reflects the fact that continuous innovation is written in its DNA.
Armare products are currently distributed in Italy by some 200 highly specialized shipchandlers, covering the entire national territory.

The vocation for internationality has led Armare to reach all the main European and overseas markets.
Listening to the needs of its customers, and speaking to people who contact the company, allows Armare to meet expectations and demands, in the pursuit of constant improvement of the quality of the business. Growth is attained through respect of company values, identified in the way of being and acting, and is reflected in business relationships.

The wide range of Armare products includes technical solutions for both sailing and motor boats, but also cordage for any industrial application, sport, interior design or commercial fishing. According to the philosophy of Armare, ropes are, in addition to the technical function on vessels, also an integration to enrich them. Ropes play an important role for the safety of boats and of the people who use them. Aesthetics are also important, for the style, prestige and social position of the shipowner.

Armare’s main goal is a continuous improvement that arises in the carrying out of its activities: growth occurs when new goals are placed. Armare gives particular attention to market tendencies, and is able to anticipate the preferences of its clients. Thanks to the know-how, the experience and the feedback from skippers and crews, Armare designs and studies new applications, as well as implementing the research on materials that are used to produce the ropes. Not for nothing ARMARE for the second time is...





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Fraglia Vela Riva

HISTORY

SOME HISTORICAL NOTES

The term fraglia is thought to have come from Venetian-Istrian dialect meaning guild, which could prove its association with marine and sport. Another hypothesis is that it is a contraction of the voices fratellanza and famiglia in mediaeval monastic Latin. Whatever the case it inspired d’Annunzio to name Fraglia della Vela the new independent section of the generic Fraglia Atletica Benacense. The Club is situated in Riva del Garda’s Park in front of the historic Canale della Rocca and 13th century fortress.

 

The Club started up in the 1920’s as part of the Società Sportiva Benacense. In 1920 the restoration of the Austrian cutter Sirius, retrieved from the lake and renamed Galeotto, became the first flagship of a small fleet of rowers known as the S.S. Benacense: thus signalling the start of a long history of boats, champions and major regattas.

In 1928 Fraglia became a separate entity working towards a statute on the development of the art of sailing encouraging competitive sport through racing.

 

In June 1934 the  Club was inaugurated and in the same year the adjacent  area known as  the Spiaggia degli Ulivi was opened, transforming the town of Riva from a Hapsburg health spa into a charming Italian resort with a decidedly Mediterranean flavour.

One of the most notable figures to have patronised and supported Fraglia was the great Italian poet Gabriele d’Annunzio. On the 31st of August 1937 he was named President ab Aeterno by the Association. In 1951 the first edition of International Sailing Week, Intervela, took place and in 2010 its 60th anniversary was celebrated.

 
 

Fraglia Vela Riva has been awarded a sport distinction Stella d’argento and Stella d’oro by CONI. Throughout its history Fraglia Vela Riva has always promoted sailing events in perfect synthesis with the tourism of Upper Garda and Trentino. Today Riva is well known in the world for its excellent climatic and wind conditions and is a major attraction for International Regattas and outdoor sports. Lake Garda: that «marvel of a lake» as described by Goethe.

Every year youngsters, trained athletes and members reach new heights in their classes and events: winning national, continental and iridate titles as well as competing in several Olympic Games.
So many have contributed in creating the rich history of
Fraglia Vela Riva.

 

On the 6th April, 2012 Fraglia Vela Riva entered into The Guinness World Records with the XXX Garda Optimist Meeting, the largest single – class regatta in the world with an incredible 1055 participants. This official record will always remain in the history of Fraglia Vela Riva and World Sailing!

 

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