For the past two decades the Sewanee canoe team has dominated college canoe competitions in the Southeast. The team travels to at least two races a year, one each season, and races open and closed canoes, both solo and tandem. For 22 of the last 24 years, the canoe team has won first place in the Southeastern Intercollegiate Canoeing Championships. The team provides opportunities for novice and experienced paddlers and is one of the most popular club sports on campus. In addition to the canoe team, the Carter Martin Whitewater Club offers challenging paddling trips throughout Tennessee and the Southeast.
Cycling attracts a diverse and enthusiastic audience.
Sewanee's geographic location is ideal for serious training or leisurely rides in the countryside. The university also hosts the Cumberland Mountain Bike Classic, which attracts riders from throughout the region. The fencing team competes against Vanderbilt University, the Baylor School, the University of Tennessee, and several other colleges. Fencing is taught at all levels through the Department of Physical Education. Some of Sewanee s fencers have gone to the Junior Olympics.