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Anaba Wines , named for Sonoma Valley ’ s upward-moving “ anabatic ” winds , is our sport ’ s newest partner , and the first of its kind in the country to offer a wine and pickleball experience . The winery sits on a picturesque 16 acres , 35 minutes north of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco . Beyond the vineyards and tasting gatherings , another aspect is gaining in popularity and earning rave reviews from its participants — pickleball . Krishna Raichura , owner of Pickleball Organized , contacted Anaba and offered the winery the idea of serving up pickleball while satisfying one ’ s palate with wine . “ Sonoma Valley is world-renowned for its wine and vineyards . Its picturesque landscape and beauty attract visitors from all over the world , and with pickleball now combined with this beautiful vineyard backdrop , [ it ] simply offers a breathtaking and unique experience ,” says Raichura .
Can you think of a better way to sip your favorite Chardonnay or Pinot than while basking in the warm California sun on the pickleball court ? To find out more , don ’ t miss Drew Wathey ’ s story , “ Perfect Pairing ,” on page 32 .
Other pickleball destinations you might want to add to your bucket list this year are Barcelona , Spain , and Turks and Caicos Islands . As many of you know , my wife , Lisa , and I travel the country teaching LevelUp Pickleball camps . Our camps have grown by more than 50 percent in the past two years and our customer base by almost 70 percent . So , it seemed inevitable that we needed to spread our wings to meet the demands of our growing international customer base . For details on the international camps , or to register , visit
LevelUpPickleball . com / camps .
See you on the courts !
PUBLISHER Wayne Dollard
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
ART DIRECTOR Michael Miller
SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR Laura Gainor
ADVERTISING MANAGER Brenden Dollard
Wayne Dollard Publisher
Launched in 2016 , Pickleball Magazine is recognized by USA Pickleball as the “ Official Magazine ” of pickleball . USA Pickleball is the national governing body for the sport of pickleball in the U . S . Pickleball Magazine offers tournament coverage , expert instruction written by professional players , rules , profiles of top pros , the latest equipment and more !
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