The Basics about the College
Welcome to Washington College, where George Washington never slept. But he did walk the streets of Chestertown, donate 50 guineas to our founding, and serve on the Board of Visitors and Governors.
As the first college chartered in the newly independent United States, we are still defined by our close connection to America’s founding era, along with an appreciation for our beautiful Chesapeake Bay environment and a culture that fosters good writing.
News Flash! Washington College is hiring an Assistant Varsity Sailing Coach
Approximately 1,450 undergraduate students from 35 states and 40 nations share a 112-acre campus. A 12-to-1 ratio of students to faculty encourages conversation in and out of class. Beyond academics, there are countless ways to define yourself, develop your interests, and connect with others: 62 clubs, 17 varsity sports, 17 club sports, a half-dozen intramurals, and a packed schedule of student-organized events.
Perfectly situated.
Our setting may be a historic river town surrounded by farmland, but it’s also an easy drive to D.C., Baltimore and Philly. We think it’s the best of both worlds. Traffic congestion only when you want it.
Passionate about the past.
We were founded in 1782—in the closing days of the American Revolution—to educate students who could help lead a free society and do the hard work of democracy. Today our students learn how the lessons of history relate to the issues of today. And, like their 18th-century counterparts, they graduate ready to assume important roles in society.
Psyched about the future.
The need for a rigorous, engaging liberal arts education has never been greater. The main campus sparkles with newly constructed and renovated facilities, and plans are being drawn for a fabulous waterfront campus on the Chester River.
General Washington would be proud.
About WAC SailingNews Flash! Washington College is hiring an Assistant Varsity Sailing Coach
Washington College sails right near campus, with a great boathouse and FJ’s ready to go. The team is part of the Middle Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association (MAISA). Learn more about this team here.
Quick Facts About WAC Sailing:
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We have hosted the Spring MASSA Silver Championships for the past two spring seasons, and we expect that to continue!
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We host several MAISA regattas every year, usually a fall qualifier (though we won’t be hosting it this fall), and two team race regattas in a 6 team format. We are upgrading the Tom Noble Team Race and the Washington College Team Race to an 8 team format next spring.
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We have 18 “new” (only 2 seasons old) FJs accessible from our waterfront campus less than a mile from our main campus.
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Since 2008 we have made Co-Ed Nationals (first round or better) six times, and Women’s Nationals once.
May 1, 2016
Washington College Sailing Finishes Season at America Trophy
The Washington College sailing team finished its 2015-16 season by placing 14th of 18 teams at the America Trophy – the MAISA Spring Co-Ed Dinghy Championships – this weekend at New York Maritime.
April 24, 2016
Washington College Sailing Competes in Two Regattas in Boston
The Washington College sailing team competed in two regattas in Boston this weekend, finishing 17th of 17 teams at MIT’s Boston Dinghy Cup and 16th of 18 team’s at Boston University’s George E. Morris Trophy.
April 19, 2016
Eric Siegel – Shoreman of the Week
Senior sailor Eric Siegel is this week’s Shoreman of the Week. Siegel skippered Washington to a second-place finish in A Division and a third-place finish overall at The Grant Regatta over the weekend, qualifying the team for the Ameirca Trophy.
April 17, 2016
Washington College Sailing Third at Grant, Qualifies for America Trophy
The Washington College sailing team finished third of 17 teams at the Grant Regatta, hosted by Monmouth, this weekend. The top-six finish qualified Washington for the America Trophy, the MAISA Spring Co-Ed Dinghy Championships, to be held in two weeks at New York Maritime.
April 3, 2016
Washington College Sailing 6th at Team Race Challenge
The Washington College sailing team finished sixth of eight teams at the Team Race Challenge, hosted by Old Dominion, this weekend.
March 27, 2016
Washington College Sailing Seventh at Two Regattas
The Washington College sailing team competed at a pair of regatta in the Hampton Roads area this weekend. Washington placed seventh of eight teams at Old Dominion’s Szambecki Team Race and seventh of eight teams at the Christopher Newport Invitational for the Hanbury Cup.
March 20, 2016
Washington College Sailing 5th in Own Team Race
The host Washington College sailing team finished fifth of six teams in the Washington College Team Race, held yesterday and today on the Chester River.
March 13, 2016
Washington College 11th at College of Charleston Spring Intersectional
The Washington College sailing team finished 11th of 14 teams at the College of Charleston Spring Intersectional this weekend.
