The Yard is a place of immense history. In its 179 years as the U.S. Naval Academy, (USNA), this spot in the heart of Annapolis has prepared thousands of men and women to lead our U.S. Naval and Marine Corps forces. Astronauts, Nobel Prize winners, Rhodes Scholars, admirals, public servants, leaders of enterprise, and even one president have spent their time as a midshipman walking the very walkways we traverse today.
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From Anchored Ship to Soaring Athletic Building: The History of the USNA Robert Crown Sailing Center
It rises up out of the Santee Basin, more than just a building. The USNA Robert Crown Sailing Center is a tribute to modern architecture, having been praised for its structural and symbolic beauty, as well as the successful Navy sailing programs it fosters. Yet looking at it now, it’s hard to imagine just how far it's come since its humble beginnings.
