Christopher Newport University reinstates sailing program after fundraising success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 1:23 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Christopher Newport University has reinstated its co-ed and women's varsity sailing program, effective immediately. This decision follows a successful fundraising campaign led by The Christopher Newport Sailing Foundation, ensuring the program's future amidst prior financial challenges. CNU President William G. Kelly emphasized the pivotal role of alumni and community support in this turnaround. As part of the program's renewal, the university will conduct a gender equity review and begin recruiting new student-athletes, with interim head coach Kate Gomes taking charge while a permanent coach is sought. The team is expected to return to competition this fall.
- •CNU announced the sailing program's reinstatement effective immediately.
- •The program was initially set to end due to financial issues.
- •Fundraising was led by The Christopher Newport Sailing Foundation.
- •Recruitment of new student-athletes starts immediately.
- •Kate Gomes serves as interim head coach during the search for a permanent coach.
- 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Christopher Newport University restores sailing program after alumni-led fundraising effort
"Just months after announcing it would end its sailing program, Christopher Newport University has reversed course. University leaders announced Wednesday that the co-ed and women's varsity sailing program has been reinstated, effective immediately, after a successful fundraising campaign led by The Christopher Newport Sailing Foundation. In a message to the campus community, CNU President William G. Kelly said the program's return was made possible by the "extraordinary leadership and generosity" of the foundation, sailing alumni, families and supporters.
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