Years ago, my husband and I sailed from our home in Annapolis, Maryland, to Green Turtle Cay, a small and remote island in the northern Bahamas. While docked at the Leeward Yacht Club, a fellow sailor invited me to play pickleball. That invitation would change my life.

Unable to find a paddle that truly reflected my standards for performance and design, I began studying materials engineering so I could design and manufacture my own. Using exclusively US sourced companies and components, I created the Eastport Champion paddle, which was approved by USA Pickleball in 2016. Eastport became one of the earliest paddle manufacturers in the sport and, at the time, the only wholly woman owned paddle company in the industry.

As pickleball has grown globally, so has my role within it. My work has expanded from paddle manufacturing to advising professionals, directing major tournaments, and serving as a paddle testing engineer focused on equipment standards, compliance, and fair play at high level events. Today, my focus continues to move toward international paddle testing and regulatory compliance, supporting the integrity and consistency of the sport as it expands worldwide.

The challenges of building my first paddle and the spirit of Green Turtle Cay remain central to everything I do, grounding a journey shaped by passion, precision, and a lifelong connection to the game.

Sara

Sara

By Sea
38°58. N 076°28. W

Email Address
eastportpickleball@gmail.com

By Phone
Tel: +1 (443)-370-6410

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
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