The mission of Department of Waterfront Activities is to support midshipmen leadership training and professional development through the use of Waterfront resources.  This is accomplished by:

• Providing and maintaining a high quality waterfront facility capable of meeting the needs of midshipmen training, as well as competitive and recreational programs;
• Providing facilities and vessels to assist the Departments of Marine Transportation and Marine Engineering in meeting their curricular objectives;
• Promoting the Academy and the maritime transportation industry through public relations efforts;
• Allowing midshipmen to assume the highest possible levels of responsibility as vessel skippers, crew members and midshipmen officers.

The Department of Waterfront Activities is responsible for the operational oversight of the Academy's training vessel KINGS POINTER; the operation and maintenance of over 100 watercraft; the maintenance of all waterfront piers, floats, and infrastructure; and the oversight of the following varsity and club sports:

• Varsity Intercollegiate Sailing Team (the dinghy team)
• Varsity Offshore Sailing Team (the big boat team)
• Varsity Crew Team
• The Power Squadron (power vessel training and varsity program support)
• Windjammers (phys ed tranining and recreational sailing)
• Windsurfing Club
• Waterskiing Club