Meet Our Lake Taupō Sailing Experts
Your Guides to Taupō’s Heart and Horizon
Our experienced captains, storytellers and guides bring local knowledge, expert sailing skills and genuine Kiwi hospitality to every trip. As kaitiaki of Lake Taupō, we’re committed to sharing this remarkable place with care and respect.
Interested in joining the crew? Contact us to learn more.
Lloyd
Director/Skipper
Lloyd (Lloydo) is at the helm of Sail Barbary, one of Lake Taupō’s most iconic eco-friendly sailing experiences. A long-time local, Lloyd is incredibly passionate about this town and the lake, and he loves nothing more than sharing it with others. With over 12 years in the parasailing world, he’s worked in Hawaii, Canada, and Taupō, helping people experience the thrill of being out on the water. Now running his own operation, Lloyd brings that same energy, experience, and easygoing Kiwi style to Sail Barbary. He’s all about creating fun, relaxed, and memorable moments, while giving people a real taste of what makes Taupō so special and so beautiful.
Chris
Lead Skipper
Chris is a character. Foremost a sailor with extensive off-shore racing experience. Chris always has an often amusing answer for most situations and more often than not he is right if it involves any math. He comes from a long teaching background where he was a secondary school deputy principal and head of the Maths Dept. Chris's interests include his family (four kids), diving, sailing, fishing, hunter gathering and sustainability.