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LONG BEACH
AQUATIC CAPITAL
OF AMERICA

About Us
Aquatic Capital of America Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was formed in 2008 by long-time resident and sailing enthusiast Tom Shadden and several influential friends as a destination for visitors interested in the many aquatic activities offered in the City of Long Beach, California. Their research confirmed a long-held belief by many residents that Long Beach has more produced more athletes, coaches and officials who have become Olympians, World and National Champions, and World and National Record breakers, than any other city in the U.S.A.

Our Goals
Expand the Aquatic
Capital family
Increase donations to
'Waterproof Our Youth'
Promote water safety
and education
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