Our People - Pelorus Mail Boat - Marlborough, New Zealand

Our team

Levon - Marine Manager

For a number of years he’s skippered boats in Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui, the Bay of Islands and now – back home in the Marlborough Sounds - Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere. Levon is the Marine Manager both at the Pelorus Mail Boat, and over the hill at Cougar Line Water Taxis, Picton. In his free time, he enjoys playing rugby, free diving, mountain biking, and being a dad.
Lauren - Team Lead

Born and raised in Leeds, England and there will be no mistaking this when you hear 'Hello Love' as you are welcomed on board. Lauren met her love in Australia and followed him home to New Zealand, they spent many years travelling the country then settled in Marlborough. Having since welcomed two little kiwis to her clan she enjoys her days at the mail boat in the office and on the boat soaking in the peaceful atmosphere of the Pelorus Sounds.
Ross - Skipper

The Marlborough sounds has been my happy place for about 35 years, weather skippering vessels fishing with family and friends or charter trips to D’Urville Island chasing groper, the sounds have been my playground, Originally from the deep South “Invercargill” its nice to enjoy the relatively calm sea conditions around this neck of the woods, and be able to wear shorts all year round. When not on the mail boat you can find enjoying a spot of fishing, hunting or relaxing in the Garden.
Chloe - Reservations

Chloe and her husband, both hail from Picton, they have recently built a house in Blenheim, where they are busy raising two boys, aged 3 and 9 months. A favorite is swimming with the kids, and Chloe also enjoys Touch Rugby. You may see Chloe in the office in Havelock, or on the other end of the phone for any enquiries.
Mark - Crew

Mark is a Marlburian by choice and says he has found paradise having lived in Marlborough for over 25 years. Originally from Otago, after a long career in Broadcasting, he loves being out on the water crewing on the Pelorus Mail Boat. For Mark it’s about the people, as he loves chatting to both locals and passengers about life in the tranquil Pelorus Sound/ Te Hoiere.  In his spare time Mark is involved in Rugby administration and enjoys mountain biking and the occasional glass of Marlborough wine. 
Lynette - Crew/Reservations

Lynette has chosen Havelock as a base to settle after living and working overseas for years in the yachting industry as a chef/crew member based out of Europe, Caribbean and Cook Islands. Her early years were spent in Nelson and the Abel Tasman which led to adventure and travel of which she is passionate about. She enjoys waka ama and is a volunteer on trap lines for Forest and Bird in the Te Hoiere / Pelorus River area.  Working as crew on the Mailboat is an opportunity to be close to the sea, meet visitors and locals and contribute on the doorstep of her own community.
James - Skipper

James is a true Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere local. Having spent his younger years growing up in an isolated place in the Marlborough Sounds called Canoe Bay, he has an immense amount of local knowledge. He has spent time skippering boats in many parts of New Zealand, including Fiordland, Nelson, Taranaki and the Marlborough Sounds. He has managed to find his way back to the place he grew up, and is now living in Canoe Bay once more. James enjoys cracking a good joke, and getting a laugh out of everyone. In his free time he enjoys photography and playing his ukulele.