From highly competitive high school sailing to years of summer junior programs, we are comprised of student-sailors with varied levels of racing experience.  However, we all share common goals: to improve our racing skills and succeed.

The Villanova Sailing Team originated in the 1970s, taking a hiatus in the early 1990s, but coming back to campus in 2004.  Since then, our team has been working hard to sustain itself and grow into a competitive team, both at the regional and national levels.

We practice out of the Corinthian Yacht Club of Philadelphia in Essington, PA and currently lease eight 420s.  One of the best sailing facilitates in Philadelphia, Corinthian is just 17 miles from Villanova's campus and also home to the UPenn and Drexel sailing programs.  Fortunately, our common location allows us to hold joint practices with these teams. 

Matt Newborn has been the Head Coach of the Villanova Sailing Team since the Spring 2011 season.  A 2010 graduate of Virginia Tech, Matt ran their sailing program during his time as a Hokie.  His extensive experience with both dingy and keel-boat sailing provides our team with exceptional coaching and leadership.  He continues to compete in many one design classes, especially V15s, as well as in many offshore regattas.