About

Mobile Port City Marlins is a fun instructional and competitive swim program dedicated to helping minority children improve water safety in their communities while fostering a fun, safe, and nurturing environment. 

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After his late wife died in a drowning accident, Coach Tinsley turned his pain into purpose. He then learned that African Americans have a higher prevalence of drowning than other races in general.

 

According to the USA Swimming Foundation: 

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• 64% of African American children do not know how to swim (compared to 40% of Caucasian children).

• 79% of children in families that earn less than $50,000 a year do not know how to swim.

• 76% of parents report that their children would be more interested in swimming if they saw a talented swimmer who looked like them.

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Mobile Port City Marlin's couples skill-building and uplifting their community!

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