Christopher Newport University Announces Reinstatement of Sailing Program

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – On March 23, 2026, Christopher Newport University announced the decision to discontinue Sailing at the conclusion of the 2025-26 academic year. Following a successful fundraising campaign by The Christopher Newport Sailing Foundation, Inc., Christopher Newport Athletics announced it will restore the sailing program effective immediately. President William G. Kelly provided the campus community with the following update on the return of CNU Sailing: Dear Captains, I am pleased to share that Christopher Newport University is immediately reinstating our co-ed and women’s varsity sailing program, and our Captains will return to the water this fall. This exciting…