Hiking, boating, kayaking, biking and world-class scuba diving and snorkeling are everyday activities at the bustling waterfront, as seaplanes take flight from sparkling blue waters. Today, Nanaimo (population 84,228) is a fast-growing urban centre that is no longer merely the premier gateway to Vancouver Island.
March is quite a windy time for St Lucia. During this month, normal wind speeds range between 5 m/s (gentle breeze) and 10 m/s (fresh breeze), almost never going above 20 m/s (gale).
T he average temperature of the crystal clear waters surrounding St Maarten/St Martin ranges from 78-80F in the winter, and 82-84F in the summer. T he winds blow a fairly regular 15 knots from mid-November to mid-April.In the summer, thermal effects and tropical waves can bring a bit stronger drafts, and rain showers are to be expected. They are usually brief, but intense. here is no specific rainy season on the island, but one does exist for hurricanes: between July through November with the highest likelyhood in early September. Marine weather information is available on a day-to-day basis at every marina's harbormaster's office.