What a Summer!
What a long, hot summer it’s been! And for the past three or four weeks, the winds have eased off too — creating some absolute dream days on the water. Hopefully, you’ve been able to make the most of these pristine conditions. From what I’ve seen here at TMP, plenty of you have!
Our drystack team has been flat out, our marina berth holders have been coming and going, and our marine service providers have been working hard to keep your boats in top shape.
In this edition, we bring you future weather insights from Nick Olson at PredictWind — so you know what’s ahead. We also have a tenant sharing what he loves about having his boat in our drystack facility.
Read on for all the details!
– Martin and the Tamaki Marine Park Team
El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) Explained
Weather can be a tricky business, especially when terms like El Niño and La Niña get thrown around. To help break it all down, we spoke with Nick Olson from PredictWind, the go-to forecasting tool for boaties.
So, what exactly is El Niño? It’s part of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) — a climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean that influences weather worldwide. Right now, NIWA reports La Niña is still holding on, which is rare for this time of year — only the second time in 75 years it’s happened in summer! Typically, this means moist easterly winds and increased rainfall for the East Coast of the North Island, but given how dry this summer has been, Mother Nature seems to have her own plan.
Want to know how these shifts affect your boating plans? PredictWind’s advanced forecasting tools can help you navigate changing conditions with confidence. Stay safe, and happy boating!
Easy Boating is Good Boating
Hassle-free boating makes all the difference! Hear from local boaties about how Tamaki Marine Park’s drystack is helping them get out on the water more — without the stress.